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This is a story of a young girl whose mom struggles with an alcohol addiction. It focuses on how it affects her and how she lives her daily life. Read More
a poem about finding one's place. Read More
a poem about coming to settle in one's own skin. Read More
Marty was disappointed when his soccer injury benched him for awhile Read More
A ten year old girl insists on adopting a one year old Dalmatian, who was trained to fight. Could be for children and if read differently, for others too. Prince wants to be a fully accepted member of the household and not fight anymore. But his early "training" has a… Read More
taken from my book, "Chemical War Zone" Read More
"Timing is a Thief" is a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss. Set against the backdrop of a summer romance, the story follows Jake, a college student with a big heart, as he falls in love with Sarah, a beautiful and complicated girl with a troubled past. Despite the odds… Read More
Sheila was a very much loved and popular counsellor back at Gladstone, Secondary, School in Vancouver, Canada during the 80's. I was blessed to have Sheila as a part of my high school life and who was there for me during challenging times. This true story details the special friendship… Read More
Kronos looked, mesmerized by the scythe, which seemed to whisper at him. Revenge, it promised, you shall have your revenge. His hands trembled, then reached out and grabbed the scythe. He wiped his tears away. Oh, he'll see his father again. At his funeral. Read More

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A retelling of "A Christmas Carol". Read More

Poem / Poetry

December 15, 2022

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Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

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Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

"Baby, baby, baby Can't you stay with me tonight? Oh baby, baby, baby Don't my kisses please you right? You were so hard to find The beautiful ones, they hurt you every time Paint a perfect picture Bring to life a vision in one's mind The beautiful ones Always smash… Read More

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The Booksie Classic House

She has a very forgiving heart - believing life’s too short to hold on to past hurts Every day the travel is different - some days the roads are straight and others are curved. Read More
This is a poem I wrote the day before I had to put my cat and bestfriend to sleep after his battle with cancer came to an end. Read More
This poem was written specifically from a contest with the theme, "The Distance Between:. No other guidelines. Here was my take on this theme. Read More
Sometimes that which may seem less than expected may be the greatest gift of all. Read More
A brother and sister unwillingly cross paths with the devil himself against the backdrop of a post nuclear wasteland. Should they choose to co-exist and ultimately strike a deal with the apparition, this decision could conclusively bring to light a dark secret of whom one of these three individuals would… Read More
The final stage of grief is acceptance. Sometimes, however, when we come face to face with our own mortality, we need to find acceptance in order to cope with death's reality. Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 02, 2022

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Comments: 5

Shelves: 5

The Booksie Classic House

Poetry... I wrote my first poem in third grade and I felt an inexplicable magic and fell in love with words. Read More

Featured Review by En Raiter

"Essentially we have to show up for ourselves like a good friend. Some days are arms wrapped around ourselves to warm our own hearts. Some days w..." Read More

Not born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Sharlene Cunning-ham is a mediocre individual working for a successful jewelry company. Known as the errand girl of her boss, although she is a private secretary, she is a studious, hardworking, and excitingly bubbly person. Dramatic, Sharlene is a born professional… Read More

Poem / Poetry

August 07, 2021

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Comments: 2

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The Booksie Classic House

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Poem / Poetry

August 01, 2021

Reads: 437

Comments: 7

The Review Chain House

They say move on. Easier said than done. Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 16, 2021

Reads: 373

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Accepting that someone is out of your life is tough, especially your first real, true love. Read More
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