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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

Tags: temptation, determination, internal-struggle, life-reflection

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

Tags: determination, focus, organized

We have good intentions to move forward with a plan but we don't always show up. Why? Read More

Tags: determination, obligations, new-year-resolutions

Book / Humor

February 06, 2020

Reads: 602

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

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

Tags: humor, widow, determination

Featured Review by Chuck Bartok

"Your writing style is infectious. Looking forward to more." Read More

Poem / Poetry

November 11, 2019

Reads: 105

Comments: 3

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

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

Tags: poetry, strong, truth, determination, inner-strength

The Horrors of St. Anne's By Jorge Barrera C.B.C. News March 29, 2018 "Then there was the disappearance of three boys: John Kioki, 14, and Michel Matinas, 11, both from Attawapiskat, and Michael Sutherland, 13, from Weemisk. The trio left St. Anne’s with a fourth boy in the early morning… Read More

Tags: strife, aboriginal, anguish, determination, residential-school

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

Tags: power, impact, unity, determination

What happens when you're lost in your own illusions...? Read More

Tags: overcoming, determination, lilacsoul, ocundertale

Poem / Poetry

March 07, 2019

Reads: 6235

Comments: 12

Shelves: 4

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: hope, strength, determination, looking-up

Short Story / Action and Adventure

January 04, 2019

Reads: 249

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The dreamscape 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

Tags: love, determination, prehistoric, bonds, short-story

Though not uncommon for rock climbers to start in predawn darkness, one was about to challenge his sensorial awareness beyond the norm. Read More

Tags: determination

Poem / Non-Fiction

October 19, 2018

no matter what struggles you go through you can always come back stronger no matter what as long as you try. people will doubt you but you cant doubt youself Read More

Tags: life, determination

Poem / Poetry

October 09, 2018

Reads: 271

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: self, mirror, perseverance, determination

This is a fun little poem I wrote a long time ago about not giving up on relationships when they get tough and loving people for everything they are, even the ugly parts. Read More

Tags: poetry, inspiration, determination

Poem / Poetry

July 27, 2018

Reads: 188

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

An analogical view between tabletop games and mental health. Read More

Tags: depression, determination, dd, abardnamedseth

story of a young man shown through candid moments, in order to reveal the perservation and drive he contains. Read More

Tags: prevail, determination, will, drive, justus

Poem / Poetry

April 08, 2018

Reads: 272

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Reason is still playing a strong part in our lives. A short poem. Read More

Tags: reason, destination, determination

Working while studying is very difficult set up but because of determination and will to finish another course and to have professional license,I need to sacrifice my time, my schedule to achieve this goals. In the end the fruit of my efforts and sacrifices has paid off. … Read More

Tags: motivation, determination, struggle-and-success

Poem / Poetry

March 12, 2018

Reads: 259

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: hope, change, determination

Essay / Memoir

February 27, 2018

Tags: determination, runner, will-power, grit, new-york-marathon

Poem / Romance

January 26, 2018

Reads: 262

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: love, courage, determination

We as people have faced many troubles, but that does not mean we are broken. We just need to learn to love again as we once did when life was at our highest point for us. Read More

Tags: love, life, reasons, determination

Anger

Poem / Poetry

November 12, 2017

Some people have more than enough, and do very little. Some people don't have that much, and do a lot. Who are you? Read More

Tags: willpower, determination

This short story is about Jamabo, a doctor in Niger, Africa and Abasiama a young girl from Niger, Africa who visits Jamabo only to discover that she is destined to be a doctor. Will Jamabo be able to help Abasiama? Read More

Tags: power, balance, determination, dual-narrative

Miscellaneous / Other

September 05, 2017

Reads: 434

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Prespective of Mr Happy:-) Read More

Tags: hope, help, determination

Short Story / Sports

June 23, 2017

Reads: 926

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

The 6th round is a story of overcoming adversity, a true underdog story. Follow the story of an aging boxer as he attempts to fight in the heavyweight division. Read More

Tags: drama, sports, fighting, determination, boxing

when ivy, a young teenage girl, has a desire for a kitten, she will do anything to prove her mom she can handle the responsibility. Read More

Tags: responsibility, determination, kitten, prove

Thabo was due to marry his long term fiancé. He looked forward to it, but he had to finish his degree program first. His lady would not marry him unless he got a job. Thabo failed his final year and had to repeat. He did so for the second time… Read More

Tags: school, determination, shyness, academic, seminars

This is a story about a guy who can't say his feelings to the girl he loves, can he ever find a way to say it? What happens when that Guys finds himself in a situation between two girls? the one he likes and the other one who admires him.… Read More

Tags: love, broken, patience, determination, love-story

Do this and you won't have to fear anything ever again.. Read More

Tags: rejection, fear, jesus, determination, laugh.mockery

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