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Richard Vance

I'm 56 years old, currently living in Bradenton, Florida. My career was in law enforcement - I have now been retired for just about 1 1/2 years. I've been a member of WDC for about 5 years now, but have not been very active lately....time to get going again!! - I enjoy writing poetry but try my hand at fiction every now and then....I always appreciate people reading my writing and appreciate honest feedback....God Bless.........

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	+	#1820531 It's Me! [E] 1.2 KB Dreaming of somone close that has died - a visit in the night! Genres: Death :: Experience :: Ghost Created: Oct 22 2011 at 3:35pm EDT Last Modified: Oct 29 2011 at 7:44am EDT
Poetry by 2 members
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	+	#1819792 A War-Torn Cornfield [E] 1.4 KB Poetry - somewhat abstract, psychological description of war - battlefield Genres: Dark :: Death :: War Created: Oct 19 2011 at 1:50pm EDT Last Modified: Oct 19 2011 at 1:50pm EDT
Poetry by 3 members
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	+	#1819779 A River of the Mind [E] 1.2 KB Metaphorical- feelings in the human psyche - dark overtones - hint of mental illness? Genres: Emotional :: Spiritual :: Psychology Created: Oct 19 2011 at 12:42pm EDT Last Modified: Oct 19 2011 at 12:42pm EDT
Poetry No ratings.
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	+	#1597178 A Golfer's Dream [18+] 27.6 KB A short story about a golfer's dream to have the perfect game. Genres: Sports :: Supernatural :: Spiritual Created: Sep 04 2009 at 11:46am EDT Last Modified: Sep 28 2009 at 10:36am EDT
Short Story by 5 members
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	+	#1568142 A Mortal's Peace [E] 1.1 KB A dream, poetry - a motal's quest to find the answers of life. Genres: Inspirational :: Philosophy :: Spiritual Created: Jun 05 2009 at 1:41pm EDT Last Modified: Jun 05 2009 at 1:41pm EDT
Poetry by 2 members
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	+	#1461967 Footprints On My Heart [E] 0.7 KB Poetry on children growing up, on their own, worry - frustration about their chosen path. Genres: Family :: Parenting :: Experience Created: Aug 13 2008 at 12:19pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 13 2008 at 12:19pm EDT
Poetry by 8 members
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	+	#1454215 Stressful Clouds [E] 1.4 KB Reflections of a stressful time - pondering a life that's gone before - acceptance Genres: Dark :: Emotional :: Experience Created: Jul 23 2008 at 1:37pm EDT Last Modified: Jun 08 2009 at 11:30am EDT
Poetry by 1 member
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	+	#1454208 Forlorn [E] 0.8 KB Abstract poetry, Frustration of the downtrodden - unhappiness without hope - dispair. Genres: Dark :: Emotional :: Philosophy Created: Jul 23 2008 at 1:09pm EDT Last Modified: Jul 23 2008 at 1:09pm EDT
Poetry by 2 members
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	+	#1434031 Time Passes By [E] 2.3 KB Poetry. A bit abstract and written in 'free verse". Love survives the end of days. Genres: Relationship :: Personal :: Experience Created: Jun 02 2008 at 12:08pm EDT Last Modified: Jun 02 2008 at 12:08pm EDT
Other by 1 member
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	+	#1373070 Memories From A Distant Past [E] 1.4 KB Poem - memory of life anddeath. what we take with us when we die -friendships and loves. Genres: Death :: Spiritual :: Personal Created: Jan 10 2008 at 9:22am EST Last Modified: Jan 10 2008 at 9:32am EST
Poetry by 1 member
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	+	#1310157 Paper Airplanes [E] 0.9 KB A bit of an abstract comparison between paper airplanes and life, perhaps? Genres: Experience :: Philosophy :: Spiritual Created: Aug 24 2007 at 12:09pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 30 2007 at 9:25am EDT
Poetry by 16 members
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	+	#1299275 Some Haiku Poems about Travel/Commuting [13+] 1.0 KB Some fun with Haiku about the morning commute, rudeness, traffic. Does it work? Genres: Cultural :: Experience :: Transportation Created: Jul 31 2007 at 2:19pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 21 2007 at 11:05am EDT
Poetry by 4 members
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	+	#1295692 Passing Soul [E] 1.1 KB Sights and sounds and experiences as death arrives. Genres: Emotional :: Experience :: Death Created: Jul 23 2007 at 3:47pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 27 2007 at 5:52pm EDT
Poetry by 9 members
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	+	#1295636 It is What it is... [E] 1.0 KB Broken thoughts of life....competition..negative emotions...it is what it is -sometimes Genres: Experience :: Emotional :: Environment Created: Jul 23 2007 at 2:00pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 02 2007 at 2:23pm EDT
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1231123 An Art to Live By [E] 1.2 KB Poem written for Poetry League's weekly battles - Topic: An Art to Live By Genres: Arts :: Philosophy :: Personal Created: Mar 11 2007 at 6:17pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:53pm EDT
Poetry by 4 members
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	+	#1226269 The Color of God's Eyes [E] 1.8 KB Written for the poetry league weekly battles - Random topic: Green Genres: Spiritual :: Religious :: Nature Created: Mar 02 2007 at 5:11pm EST Last Modified: Mar 02 2007 at 5:14pm EST
Poetry by 7 members
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	+	#1225278 Perfect Hues [E] 1.3 KB Poetry written for the poetry league's weekly battles....random topic: Beautiful Flaws Genres: Environment :: Nature :: Spiritual Created: Feb 28 2007 at 5:34pm EST Last Modified: Feb 28 2007 at 5:34pm EST
Poetry by 3 members
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	+	#1224696 Winter Graves [E] 1.4 KB Poetry describing the thoughts and feelings of the souls in a winter graveyard. Genres: Death :: Spiritual :: Philosophy Created: Feb 27 2007 at 2:56pm EST Last Modified: Dec 17 2007 at 7:23am EST
Poetry by 12 members
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	+	#1224633 Jonathan Michael [E] 1.8 KB A Poem dedicated to my oldest son; a gentle loving soul Genres: Family :: Personal :: Emotional Created: Feb 27 2007 at 12:57pm EST Last Modified: Feb 27 2007 at 12:57pm EST
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1216263 Flashes of a Whirlwind [E] 2.2 KB Weekly entry in Poetry League "Battles" Description of a Tornado Genres: Contest :: Environment :: Nature Created: Feb 11 2007 at 11:09am EST Last Modified: Feb 11 2007 at 11:09am EST
Poetry by 3 members
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	+	#1211650 The Perfect Signature [E] 1.0 KB Poem written for the weekly battles" for the poety league. Topic: The Perfect Signature Genres: Activity :: Contest :: Entertainment Created: Feb 02 2007 at 5:38pm EST Last Modified: Feb 02 2007 at 5:38pm EST
Poetry by 2 members
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	+	#1205153 Moment in a Summer Field [E] 1.1 KB Reflective thoughts of sitting on a hillside on a Summer morning, taking in all of nature. Genres: Environment :: Nature :: Spiritual Created: Jan 19 2007 at 3:08pm EST Last Modified: Jan 22 2007 at 9:53am EST
Poetry by 3 members
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	+	#1205063 You Are Always On My Mind [E] 2.0 KB Weekly entry into the Poetry League Battle contest. Topic was random "Always on my Mind". Genres: Contest :: Tragedy :: Psychology Created: Jan 19 2007 at 12:09pm EST Last Modified: Jan 19 2007 at 12:09pm EST
Poetry by 3 members
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	+	#1201544 Arithmophobia (Fear of Numbers) [E] 1.4 KB This poem was an entry in the weekly Poetry League Battles. Topic: Arithmophobia Genres: Contest :: Psychology :: Entertainment Created: Jan 12 2007 at 8:58am EST Last Modified: Jan 12 2007 at 8:58am EST
Other by 3 members
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	+	#1199664 The Duel [E] 0.7 KB Sonnet written for the weekly battles in the poetry league. Topic is/was "lost face" Genres: Fantasy :: Contest :: Entertainment Created: Jan 07 2007 at 6:27pm EST Last Modified: Jan 07 2007 at 6:27pm EST
Poetry by 7 members
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	+	#1196650 Fireflies [E] 0.2 KB Just a short Haiku poem about fireflies...spirituality Genres: Spiritual :: Nature :: Personal Created: Jan 01 2007 at 5:42pm EST Last Modified: Feb 11 2007 at 11:12am EST
Poetry by 18 members
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	+	#1196635 Watching a Storm [E] 1.8 KB A poetic description of watching a thunderstorm..Feeling natures force Genres: Nature :: Personal :: Experience Created: Jan 01 2007 at 5:19pm EST Last Modified: Jan 01 2007 at 5:19pm EST
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1194670 A Walk Alone in Solitude [E] 1.1 KB Poem about nature, a solitary walk and experiening the forest come alive... Genres: Nature :: Spiritual :: Personal Created: Dec 27 2006 at 11:53am EST Last Modified: Dec 27 2006 at 11:53am EST
Poetry by 23 members
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	+	#1194649 Enlightment [E] 0.8 KB Thoughts on Enlightment. Free verse poetry...to be, to know, exist. Daydream. Genres: Philosophy :: Inspirational :: Spiritual Created: Dec 27 2006 at 10:56am EST Last Modified: Dec 29 2006 at 8:10am EST
Poetry by 13 members
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	+	#1188034 Rick' s Blog on Writing [E] 29 Entries Blog on writing; Poetry and short stories - comments, critiques et al. Genres: Action/Adventure :: Writing :: Writing.Com Created: Dec 08 2006 at 10:22am EST Last Modified: Aug 20 2008 at 10:19am EDT
Journal/Blog by 4 members
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	+	#1188028 Book of Shadows [E] 0 Entries Start of a short story. just the beginning stages; Genres: Thriller/Suspense :: Action/Adventure :: Entertainment Created: Dec 08 2006 at 9:54am EST Last Modified: Aug 11 2008 at 2:25pm EDT
Journal/Blog by 5 members
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	+	#1187668 Various Haiku Winter Rantings [E] 1.6 KB Rantings of my stong dislike of winter..Haiku poetry attemps.. Genres: Nature :: Parenting :: Opinion Created: Dec 07 2006 at 1:12pm EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:42pm EDT
Poetry by 8 members
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	+	#1187307 Yellow Mellow Dream [E] 1.2 KB A experimental abstract dream poem mixing colors, sounds, taste, sensory elements. Genres: Philosophy :: Emotional :: Personal Created: Dec 06 2006 at 4:04pm EST Last Modified: Dec 08 2006 at 8:01am EST
Poetry by 14 members
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	+	#1186506 Could it all have been a Dream? [E] 1.4 KB Fantasy dreamy poem about life....real life or dream state, we're never quite sure Genres: Fantasy :: Spiritual :: Psychology Created: Dec 04 2006 at 3:43pm EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:40pm EDT
Poetry by 8 members
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	+	#1186486 Autumn's Leaves Must Fall [E] 0.6 KB Fall and Winter...Leaves fighting to stay alive - ripped from brances by cold north wind. Genres: Environment :: Nature :: Regional Created: Dec 04 2006 at 2:37pm EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:39pm EDT
Poetry by 12 members
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	+	#1186470 A Solitary Walk Anew [E] 1.5 KB A glimpse of life after death, reincarnation, finding that we all must go around again Genres: Death :: Spiritual :: Religious Created: Dec 04 2006 at 1:43pm EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:37pm EDT
Poetry by 8 members
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	+	#1181420 Love, In Truth, Remains [E] 0.8 KB Poem of everlasting life. That in the end all our love survives death Genres: Religious :: Spiritual :: Personal Created: Nov 21 2006 at 2:10pm EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:35pm EDT
Other by 15 members
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	+	#1177697 Don's Song [E] 0.8 KB Poem about the recent death of a friend. Dedicated to him out of respect and love. Genres: Spiritual :: Experience :: Personal Created: Nov 11 2006 at 10:15am EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:34pm EDT
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1175254 250 things About Me [18+] 18.1 KB 250 things to get to know me bettter..what I think,feel, like, honestly what I'm all about Genres: Personal :: Experience :: Philosophy Created: Nov 04 2006 at 3:45pm EST Last Modified: Dec 08 2009 at 9:38am EST
Other by 16 members
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	+	#1173649 Angry Season's March [E] 0.6 KB The harsh arrival of winter....like a brutal conquering army Genres: Nature :: Philosophy :: Personal Created: Oct 31 2006 at 11:05am EST Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:14pm EDT
Poetry by 9 members
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	+	#1172006 The Spirit's Choice [E] 1.1 KB Spiritual poem ponders question of right or wrong, religion, responsibility of salvation. Genres: Religious :: Philosophy :: Spiritual Created: Oct 26 2006 at 11:58am EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:13pm EDT
Preface by 9 members
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	+	#1164085 A Momentary Dream [E] 1.9 KB Different style poem, a different rythmn, I'd like to know what you think? Genres: Spiritual :: Philosophy :: Inspirational Created: Oct 03 2006 at 3:25pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:11pm EDT
Poetry by 8 members
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	+	#1163924 A Life Not Lived [E] 1.0 KB Thoughts about living a deceptive life. Living to other's expectations Genres: Emotional :: Opinion :: Philosophy Created: Oct 03 2006 at 9:41am EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:08pm EDT
Poetry by 11 members
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	+	#1162144 Nature's Rest [E] 1.0 KB Short poem about the cycle of life Genres: Inspirational :: Nature :: Spiritual Created: Sep 28 2006 at 11:59am EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:07pm EDT
Other by 7 members
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	+	#1158815 Transparent Souls [E] 1.2 KB A poem about life, death and beyond Genres: Death :: Inspirational :: Religious Created: Sep 19 2006 at 1:26pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:06pm EDT
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1155961 Winter's Freeze [E] 1.1 KB A poem about my dislike of the winter season Genres: Personal :: Emotional :: Nature Created: Sep 12 2006 at 7:52am EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:04pm EDT
Other by 7 members
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	+	#1153646 Spirit's Truth [E] 1.3 KB A Simple spiritual poem. knowedge of life. An attempt to express some personal emotions. Genres: Personal :: Inspirational :: Spiritual Created: Sep 06 2006 at 3:59pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:03pm EDT
Poetry by 6 members
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	+	#1153609 Reflections [E] 1.8 KB This is simply a short poem. Don't let others discourage you. Enjoy life. Genres: Personal :: Emotional :: Experience Created: Sep 06 2006 at 1:55pm EDT Last Modified: Aug 28 2007 at 12:01pm EDT
Other by 9 members
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