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Summer Love

I wish this time could last forever.

And I wish for the days to last just a little longer.

I promise I'll never forget you.

Even when the wind starts blowing,

or when the leaves start falling,

or when turkeys become everyone's menu.

Even in the snow,

or when the cold overwhelmes me,

or when every house is lighted by tiny-little stars.

Even in the middle of the blossoming flowers,

or when the green starts appearing everywhere,

and happiness and… Continue

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Added by Ale Mahogany on August 8, 2010 at 12:14am — 1 Comment

The Pictures You Sent (i)

I. Memory (of Dried Marsh at Merauke)

of the pictures you sent,

my heart is torn before

scattered spinifex in the desert

at night it shows an endless landscape

of silvery peace reaching horizon.

Moonlight envelopes it. The stars

fades out, leaves only the brightest

sparkling

during the day it reveals my house

standing lonely amongst nests of snakes,

you can see it beyond the…

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Added by era fiyantiningrum on August 7, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Live Terror

The car sped past

The glittering neon signs

Flickering lights

Of an evil city.

The walking wounded

Crowded busy streets

Empty eyes

Empty laughter.

Running from random bullets

They scattered fast

Buying bangles

Buying shoes.

Today is here

Tomorrow might never be

So hurry on

Roll up the…

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Added by Sabena Siddiqui on August 6, 2010 at 5:56pm — 4 Comments

Chaghi Hills

What is the price

Of a nation,s dreams

Tangled in barbed wire

Dreams in mushroom clouds

Fly past

Mountains that turn into ashes.

Turn white ,disintegrate

As the earth rumbles

Leaves wither

We have hands on triggers

Self-destruct

Or destroy

Masses of beings

Into burnt cotton wool…

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Added by Sabena Siddiqui on August 6, 2010 at 5:52pm — 2 Comments

Lazy Loralai

Trees laden with golden peaches

The bronzed amber of autumn

And reckless butterflies

In lazy Loralai.

Damp grassy hillocks

And somnolent valleys

The jewel-like sparkle

Of the lake of a thousand fairy tales.

Let it be ours forever

Yours and mine

The undulating vibrance

And fragrant love...

I t can never…

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Added by Sabena Siddiqui on August 6, 2010 at 5:49pm — 2 Comments

"Free" Publishing Scan Exposed

Here is a scenario with many POD publishers.

Your upfront fee to publish could be as low as $14! However, PODs rarely offer the author free copies of their book. Also, your book (as an electronic file) remains with the

publisher. POD means print-on-demand. The publisher gets to keep a file of your

book and prints the books as needed. It is a fast and easy method…

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Added by Olive Peart on August 5, 2010 at 4:21am — No Comments

7 Strategies Obama Uses to Make an Impact

This is not an article about politics. Instead, it is about 7 strategies for creating impact with your words. We will use samples from President Obama’s July 17th weekly address as an example of impact strategies.

President Obama is a powerful speaker. What does that mean? Being a powerful speaker means that people are interested in what you say and that they react emotionally and cognitively to your message. This is impact. Whether intuitively or consciously, powerful speakers…

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Added by David Bowman on July 30, 2010 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Run with the big dogs, not a twenty pd. Shih Tzu named Archie

Run with the big dogs, not a twenty pd. Shih Tzu named Archie. Also, remember to never make him Biscuits. To see Biscuits With Archie: The Poetry and Stories of C.H. Allen Clark, visit Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Booksamillion.com today!

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Added by Chris Allen Clark on July 30, 2010 at 2:41am — No Comments

Behind a Second Face

Empty words swirl around the room

Fearing their own demise,

Sensing the coming doom…

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Added by Cheryl on July 30, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Ip Dip Sky Blue

A family of five, with
rooms full of carpets,
penknives and books.

Four of us at dinner,
kids staying up late
till dad comes home.

A triad of pests,
we owned the
neighbourhood.

Two ersatz-grannies:
one for the toffees,
one for the stories.

A mysterious creek:
terra incognita to be
explored till sundown.

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Added by Ursula on July 27, 2010 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Was Adam really the first man created on Earth?

I have my doubts as to if Adam was really the first man created on earth, because the arithmetic of Adam’s creation according to Enoch, the most beloved man of God who never tasted death did not add up. (Enoch, his life, and teachings will be discussed later on in the Chapter). According to Enoch’s prophesy a Messiah would come 5,500 years after Adam’s…

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Added by TOMMY COLETTA on July 27, 2010 at 3:24am — No Comments

THE BIBLE FACT OR FICTION- SAYS WHO?

First and most of all, the Bible is the greatest book ever written.

I am no different from anyone else. Since the…

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Added by TOMMY COLETTA on July 27, 2010 at 3:16am — 1 Comment

Opening paragraphs to my work-in-progress, which is currently untitled

I have no title to this story quite yet, as I'm writing without much of an outline. As I write more I'll likely develop stronger characters and plot, which should result in a decent title. Until then, I'm posting these opening paragraphs to the story which I'm hoping will gain some constructive criticism. Thank you!

Murdered.

It was one word that claimed a hundred different possibilities --- who, when, where, why? --- and yet, it seemed overlooked to Rachel. As she…

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Added by Nicole Moore on July 26, 2010 at 4:45am — 1 Comment

My book 'The Crown of Crysaldor' opening paragraphs

Hi everybody, hope it's ok to do this but have wanted to put some of my work on here for a while to get a little feedback. These are the opening chapters and I hope this is the best place for them. Looking forward to hearing from anybody who has any comments.…

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Added by Sandie Newman on July 24, 2010 at 11:41pm — 1 Comment

The Kunc, Kunz, Kuntz Family Reunion

The Kunz Family Reunion

July 16-18, 2010

By Andrew Kunz

Back in February, while celebrating my 20th birthday at my Dad’s house, I

heard from my Grandmother that the Kunz family was holding another of

their prestigious family reunions. Immediately interested, I queried the

date, location, and any other information I deemed necessary. My

Girlfriend, who was sitting next to me at the time, was greatly

interested in the event as well. We’d… Continue

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Added by Andrew Kunz on July 20, 2010 at 4:23am — No Comments

when daddy comes

would not words turn to pictures when he comes
then slaves will be depicted in their thrones
with every second that passes
posey smiles stirred up like a wind filled with ashes
though my heart yearns this coming
it still pounds a dull "thumb" when it hears he's coming

laughter or sorrow made judgment of your past
it will hurt when daddy comes

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Added by Patrick T Chiwara on July 17, 2010 at 8:43am — No Comments

when daddy comes

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Added by Patrick T Chiwara on July 17, 2010 at 8:38am — 1 Comment

Pre-print Nonplussed

As the first of the three books of my Free Clinic trilogy goes to print, I find myself going crazy. Not "postal" crazy, but the the general feeling is such that one wants to pull one's hair out and scream at the sky.

Also, it seems like the convoluted cascade of events in the "real" world conspire to confuse and confound me. (How's that for "illiteration"! Oh my, I forgot to spell correctly!) I moved residence over the last week and that is… Continue

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Added by Mark A. Santomieri on July 15, 2010 at 3:17pm — No Comments

More Than Grammar

We often respond to questions on Yahoo! Answers. The article below is adapted from one of those responses.

Question: Can Someone Check My Grammar?

“There are several factors account for cultural diversity in Europe such as geographical, historical, and religion that prevent the growth of any single homogenous style in the region. The geographical distribution has formed boundaries within the different ethnic groups. Separated by their identity…

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Added by David Bowman on July 6, 2010 at 9:23pm — 3 Comments

First male review of Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male

Here is the latest review of Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male. This one by Kenneth Weene, author of Memiors from the Asylum...http://tinyurl.com/2ca7qfk

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Added by Philip Nork on July 6, 2010 at 1:44am — No Comments