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Poetry- Hope
The winter of discontent is still upon me, Spring has not quite sprung, Pink blossom does not line the roads, Only dead leaves and baron trees. My mood does reflect the weather, Awash with emotions like erratic waves. Soon, I will bask in the sunshine, And see the daffodils bloom, For now, I must hold…
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Royalty
I have sat in Queen Elizabeth II’s seat – my bum where her bum was, where she sat and grieved loved ones, including her husband, watched children and grandchildren wed, and events too numerous to mention. What an experience for me! Visiting Westminster Abbey was visceral. As soon as I crossed the threshold of the…
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Poetry- Shadows Of You
Everywhere I turn There’s a shadow that lingers, Your memories are ever present Before my very eyes You radiate like the beauty you are You are the reason I write. In every moment You become my very purpose, A reason God created me Is to be near you My every breath Is tied to you…
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Lauren Roberts A Powerful & Reckless Review
At the start of the year, I went to do my weekly food shop, and my eye caught sight of a stunning front cover of a book. With a silver sword and purple flowers floating around the cover, the title ‘Powerless’ somehow got my attention. For many people, they pick up a book and add…
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To My Older Brother
I hated you. When we held the first board meeting to discuss event dates, you said that you expected the whole board to attend every event. One of the events conflicted with the spring musical, and I told you that I couldn’t go. You made a commitment to this board; you chastised me during a…
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Love Is In The Air
There’s nothing more beautiful to me than the start of autumn because the weather gets cooler; you can start wearing sweaters, drinking hot coffee, and enjoying more time indoors. But for me, reading has always been my first love. I’ve never known anything other than small-town life in Autumn Hills, Connecticut, because my father and…
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Poetry- Lost And Found
I lost my spark. Somewhere in between trying to reach perfection and neglecting my needs to become someone I was not meant to be. The way back was long and rocky. But with a lot of love, patience, and understanding, I slowly but surely found my way back. Promising to never be so cruel towards…
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The Path That Is Right For You
Reinvention can happen at any age. Sometimes, we are forced into it however, there are many moments in life that force you to reevaluate to know you simply need a different direction to go. However, if the decision to change paths comes to you, the importance of knowing when to follow your gut and move…
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Prose- Fading Smile
You captured my heart at 27, and I felt like that was the beginning of our forever. Although I was maneuvering through rough times, I was still put together; my smile was whole. You treated my son as your own, and that etched you deeper into my heart when I saw my little boy’s face…
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Poetry- My National Pride
64 years ago Our nation came to be, Her cradle was blessed by God From her youth, she was called Her sisters welcomed her with joy A joy worth celebrating. Among her daughters All were blessed in beauty, Amidst her scars, gold flowed On her head, a crown was placed What else could she ask…
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Top 3 Footwear Trends Of The Season That Are Not Boots!
Photo Credit: I Just Stalked My Favorite French Girls—12 Items They Clearly Can’t Live Without (pinterest.com) In fashion, no look can be complete without footwear. The right pair of shoes transforms an outfit, adding that final touch of personality and style. As the weather starts to cool down, you might want to go out and…
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Why Cat And Rat Aren’t Friends
Once upon a long, long time ago, all the animals lived in the jungle, with the lion as their king. The lion and his relatives, the leopard, the tiger, and the cat, all lived with him in their own rooms in the jungle palace. The other animals lived in their own houses that they liked,…
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