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Boom, boom, boom, bubba, boom, boom, boom, bubba, boom, boom, boom, bubba, boom… Read More

Featured Review by John Grim

"The drum-beat and chanting creates a pervasive pulse that carries the reader along on this sensorial and emotive journey. Captivating." Read More

Poems that I wrote during my journey. Read More

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The Booksie Classic House

In 'They Told Me I Couldn't, So I Did,' meet Emily, a young woman with an unwavering passion for painting. Despite facing doubt and skepticism from those around her, Emily embraces her dreams and defies expectations. With the mentorship of an elderly artist, she nurtures her talent and stages her… Read More
So that voice in your head says "you can't " tho your heart still believes you can. All the while your soul is shouting for you to carry ONWARD and UPWARD! Read More
Township gripped by darkness and a sinister curse. A tale of triumph over evil, where light shines bright in the darkest of nights. Read More
I ask you, if I make my friends laugh every now and then, does that make me a comedian? Read More
The story of my successes and failures in life and business while living for over 40 years with the unpredictable and incurable disease, Multiple Sclerosis. Read More
a story of a girl who struggle in society to achieve her goal of life. Read More
An Acrostic poem about : #coping, #will, #innerstrength, #determination, #acrosticpoetry, #time, #clarity, and #apathy. Read More

Essay / Young Adult

November 29, 2021

This is an essay I wrote for my assignment and I wanted to post it here:). Read More

Poem / Poetry

October 31, 2020

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Comments: 1

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The Booksie Classic House

A way for me to vent about what happened with me and my two closest friends. Read More
A man finds himself on a unique beach. He is soon greeted by a Figure that appears from nowhere. The Figure shows the man scenes from his life in the waves on the shoreline. The Figure offers the man an opportunity to return to any of these happy times and… Read More
Someone once said, "You can be everywhere yet going nowhere." Direction is more important than speed. Stay Focused on your quest whatever it might be. Find out more as you read through. Fighting! Read More
We have good intentions to move forward with a plan but we don't always show up. Why? Read More

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My husband and I did everything together. There was nothing that he would not let me help him do, and we had so much fun doing things together. When my husband suddenly died in 1997, I was determined to use what he had taught me to take care of our… Read More

Featured Review by Chuck Bartok

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Poem / Poetry

November 11, 2019

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Comments: 3

Shelves: 2

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Throughout our lives, experiences and influences change and strengthen us. Our very existence can alter our thoughts and outlook on life. This poem is about finding and cherishing your inner strength. It is about self respect. Read More

Poem / Non-Fiction

October 27, 2019

I will call this piece of writing, this poem, “The Flame.” Never underestimate the power of individuals. Never underestimate the potential of a single step. Read More

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Comments: 13

Shelves: 4

The Booksie Classic House

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The Booksie Classic House

She was kidnapped by a tribe who betrayed friendship. Driven by what may befall her, Thagnar risks his life and tribal respect of the tribe when they refuse to help free Taqque. A strong will must defy a danger laden trek to rescue the woman of his life. Would one… Read More
Though not uncommon for rock climbers to start in predawn darkness, one was about to challenge his sensorial awareness beyond the norm. Read More
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