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dmack
    My main portfolio contains 26 items.
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There Could Be Tigers    (13+)    # 939525:
        We may need to conquerour fears, but we should never completely ignore them.
The Scent of Jasmine    (18+)    # 1111441:
        The scent of jasmine drives him wild!
The Room    (13+)    # 940275:
        Sometimes letting go is the only thing you can do.
The Plant    (13+)    # 998656:
        My first attempt at horror. Dedicated to Tehanu as thanks for the inspiring prompt.
[Daniel Mason]    (E)    # 1377123:
        A collection of short short stories about Daniel Mason, the magician.
[My Contests and activities]    (18+)    # 1286412:
        A place to have fun.
[My signatures ]    (E)    # 1136518:
        A place to keep my signatures
[Stories About Children]    (E)    # 1034718:
        These are my stories about children. Never be suprised at what children may do or imagine.
[Flash fiction, (500 words or less)]    (E)    # 992582:
        Looking for a quick read. You will find it here.
[The Becoming]    (18+)    # 1442099:
        David has fought it for a long time, but now he must become to survive.
The House on the Hill    (13+)    # 1169057:
        Phillip's dream house is sitting on the hill waiting for him.
When We Get All That Money    (E)    # 1183904:
        Do you dream about winning the lottery?
Getting Nowhere    (E)    # 1164397:
        Did you ever feel like you were stuck in the middle and not getting any where?
Stranded    (E)    # 1591833:
        Have you ever wondered what it would like to be stranded on a strange planet?
In the Attic    (18+)    # 1136122:
        Detective James Walker was looking for a serial killer, but she found him.
My Wife and Kids    (13+)    # 1059800:
        David Anderson is trying to regain his memory, but some memories are too painful.
Star Fire    (18+)    # 1053139:
        Romance, spaceships, aliens and robots, this story has it all. Work In Progress
An Important Message    (E)    # 1499326:
        Our country may be having troubles but there is HOPE.
The Epidemic    (13+)    # 1027453:
        A new Work in progress. I'm not sure where to go with it. Any suggestions?
Diet tips from Dmack    (E)    # 1342412:
        Dieting can be fun, if you follow these simple rules.
What Goes Around    (13+)    # 1391293:
        Yes my friend, there's justice in the world.
The Blue Bottle    (13+)    # 979429:
        Jerry writes mysteries, but now he is living in the middle of one.
The Computer    (E)    # 963434:
        You can't teach an old dog new clicks.
[My poetry]    (E)    # 959361:
        Please come in and read awhile. I'm sure you'll find something you like.
A Place called Home    (E)    # 957529:
        Trevor Mason tells his story.
Choices    (E)    # 941842:
        One night, Albert made a number of bad choices. Will his last choice be the right one?
#959177:   my collection of haiku & senryu    (E)     [Top]
concentrated poetry, only three short lines, 12 to 17 syllables    (27 items)

Nature's Music    (E)    # 1433507:
        There is a tree near where I live that's always through of birds. Here is my haiku.
Thanksgiving Day    (E)    # 1351371:
        In honor of the holiday
At a Loss for Words    (E)    # 1284113:
        Artists and writers can never truly express the beauty the see around them. 2 haiku
This Is the Life    (E)    # 1281379:
        Enjoying summer
Seeds of Hope    (E)    # 1215868:
        Longing for the beauty of Spring.
Spring    (E)    # 1215852:
        Spring comes back
Snow storm on Christmas Eve    (E)    # 1193260:
        When the snow falls on Christmas eve the world takes on a new look.
Summer's Ended    (E)    # 1174768:
        When Summer ends the forest puts on it's fall coat.
Cat Nap    (E)    # 1092484:
        Lion sleeping in the sun.
Glory    (E)    # 1072366:
        Written for contest, Nature's Beauty. 2/17/06
Valentines    (E)    # 1059764:
        Senryu for Valentine's Day
Christmas Senryu    (E)    # 1049274:
        A senryu for Christmas
A Stream in the Woods    (E)    # 1036089:
        Where do you find perfection?
Reflections    (E)    # 1036083:
        When nature's beauty is reflected, the blessing is doubled.
Winter Haiku    (E)    # 1036040:
        Behold the winter sky.
Nobility    (E)    # 1012074:
        A view of a regal beast.
Water Lily    (E)    # 1012067:
        Simplicity has its own grace and beauty.
Hope    (E)    # 964187:
        Never give up no matter how dark things get. Written for a friend whose husband was ill.
Anger    (E)    # 958652:
        Sometimes, if I didn't love him, he would be in such trouble.
Surrender    (E)    # 958436:
        Contest entry First word Circumstances Last word Destiny
Joy    (E)    # 958387:
        Dear Lord, open my eyes, and help me to see thy glory and love.
Winter in the Pasture    (E)    # 958367:
        Watching horses on a cold winter day.
True Friends    (E)    # 958363:
        A very short definition of friendship.
Rainbow    (E)    # 958360:
        Gen. 9:13 "I do set my bow in the cloud,...."
After the Dance    (E)    # 958356:
        After the music and dancing have stopped the happy memories remain.
The Fish Bowl    (E)    # 958354:
        How big is your universe?
A Haiku for Easter    (E)    # 953445:
        A very short poem, in haiku form, for Easter
#959361:   My poetry    (E)     [Top]
Please come in and read awhile. I'm sure you'll find something you like.    (19 items)

[my collection of haiku & senryu]    (E)    # 959177:
        concentrated poetry, only three short lines, 12 to 17 syllables
[Poems written in 2005]    (E)    # 1189653:
        My first poems
[Poems written in 2006]    (E)    # 1195018:
        This are the poems I wrote during 2006
Gray Anger    (E)    # 1800899:
        Be careful what you start.
Friggatriskaidecka    (E)    # 1776097:
        Friggatriskaideckaphobia is the fear of Friday the Thirteenth.
"Sevenling(The cat sits)"    (E)    # 1766397:
        My first attempt at a Sevenling, a form created by Scottish poet Roddy Lumsden.
Masquerade    (E)    # 1763348:
        To truly know others you must be willing to let them truly know you.
[Poems inspired by scriptures]    (E)    # 1559190:
        These are my poems based on verses from the Bible.
One    (E)    # 1542959:
        One small thing can have a lot of power.
Sensuous    (E)    # 1377729:
        A Prime Poem -- Chocolate is more that a flavor.
Leaves Covered with Snow    (E)    # 1361961:
        A coat of snow changes everything.
Bound by a Rubberband    (E)    # 1358962:
        Empty nester finds treasure in her kitchen drawer.
INSPIRATION    (E)    # 1332321:
        A wordless poet finds inspiration while walking through a garden.
A New Start    (E)    # 1328404:
        I returned to writing when I retired but the change was hard.
I'm Not Afraid To Embrace the Cliche    (E)    # 1324450:
        I used the cliches on purpose. (I miss Larry)
Before I'm Gone    (E)    # 1310524:
        there's still so much to do.
Summer Musings    (E)    # 1253598:
        I wrote this while daydreaming on a warm Summer day.
Marital Bliss    (E)    # 1223546:
        Aren't we supposed to take turns?
I Hear You    (E)    # 1210552:
        There are many ways to say I love you.:)
#992582:   Flash fiction, (500 words or less)    (E)     [Top]
Looking for a quick read. You will find it here.    (13 items)

[Flash Fiction Contest Winners]    (E)    # 1527055:
        My Flash Fiction Stories that won contests.
TheSurprise    (E)    # 1481457:
        For W.D.'s Dialogue 500 contest. He said to try to scare him.
The Cake    (E)    # 1325348:
        Helen is caught and must keep her husband from knowing the truth.
An End To It    (13+)    # 1317472:
        A piece of dialogue for WD's Dialogue 500.
Emily    (E)    # 1244239:
        Sometimes joy and pain come together.
The Homecoming    (E)    # 1237330:
        Charlie wants to come home but isn't sure he'll be welcome.
A Second Chance    (E)    # 1234738:
        After two hundred years as a vampire,all Veronica wants is a second chance at life.
Reunion    (13+)    # 1211894:
        A lonely old man and his dog try to keep warm during a winter storm.
Innocence    (13+)    # 1087407:
        Accused of murder and on the run, Peter seeks help from a friend.
Happy Valentine's Day    (13+)    # 1070267:
        Little William made a valentine for his teacher, from things he found around the house.
Do Ya Wanna Dance?    (E)    # 1065121:
        After his funeral, Claudia talks about her life with her husband.
Marooned    (E)    # 1055831:
        Lost at sea, helpless and all alone.
Eye of the Beholder    (E)    # 1019390:
        It all depends on how you look at it.
#1008643:   Word Searches    (E)     [Top]
Here are some puzzles I have created for my guests. Take a break and have some fun.    (11 items)

Welcome in 2011    (E)    # 1366542:
        20010 is end and 2011 will soon start.
Thanksgiving Feast    (E)    # 1347301:
        On Thanksgiving Day all the turkeys get stuffed.
Valentine's Day    (E)    # 1213480:
        Here's wishing you all Endless Chocolate and Love. Happy Valentine's Day
The First Christmas    (E)    # 1041868:
        On the first Christmas there were no decorated trees with presents underneath.
Winter Is Here    (E)    # 1035983:
        It's winter again. Here are words associated with winter.
Halloween fun    (E)    # 1018722:
        Halloween can provide fun for everyone.
Cookies    (E)    # 1016120:
        Get a glass of milk and find the cookies.
Taking Time to Think    (E)    # 1012410:
        This a game of thinking. All these word are about thought.
A Nice Puzzle    (E)    # 1012063:
        Here are some nice words. Nice people will be able to find them all.
Happy Birthday Writing.Com    (E)    # 1007513:
        This is my contribution to the celebration; a few things needed for a birthday party.
25 Words that have to do with Poetry    (E)    # 994162:
        My first attempt to create a wordsearch puzzle. These are different types of poetry.
#1034718:   Stories About Children    (E)     [Top]
These are my stories about children. Never be suprised at what children may do or imagine.    (8 items)

Lunch Time    (13+)    # 1395524:
        Molly gave her sons lunch and headed for the basement to do laundry.What could go wrong?
Brothers    (E)    # 1319830:
        Brothers! Sometimes they get along and some times they ~
Boys Will Be...?    (13+)    # 1066437:
        Tim takes his friends into the woods at night to show them something.
The Test    (E)    # 1055610:
        Eleven year old Mike faces an important test.
A Dirty Job    (E)    # 969602:
        Gina has a secret and her brothers Dave and Pete are determine to find out what it is.
As Big As You Can Carry    (E)    # 945288:
        Time to pick out the halloween pumpkin. How big is yours?
The Truck    (E)    # 944387:
        This was Miss Johnson's first year as a kindergarden teacher.
They're Going to Be Mad    (E)    # 943895:
        Jerry thought, 'They're not home; they'll never know.'
#1136518:   My signatures     (E)     [Top]
A place to keep my signatures     (10 items)

[My photo album]    (E)    # 1465685:
        Photographs of family, friends and any thing else I snap.
[My clip art]    (E)    # 1465683:
        Pictures I've used with my stories and poems
Dare To Dream    (E)    # 1465681:
        My first attempt at creating a sig
Come Fly With Me    (E)    # 1268838:
        My new sig designed by Emerin
My Honey Bunny    (E)    # 1226363:
        Cute little bunny
[Images That Inspired Stories]    (E)    # 1176584:
        These images were the insiration for some of my stories.
Butterfly    (E)    # 1144407:
        Pretty Butterfly
unicorn    (E)    # 1144403:
        small unicorn
Peace    (E)    # 1132020:
        Peace comes on the wings of a Dove. Support RAOK
My first sig -- White Unicorn    (E)    # 1121680:
        Signature block
#1176584:   Images That Inspired Stories    (E)     [Top]
These images were the insiration for some of my stories.    (5 items)

Amazin Photo    (E)    # 1499322:
        Amazing Photo ---Is God sending us a message?
Sleeping Lion    (E)    # 1438792:
        Sleeping Lion
Tiger    (E)    # 1428903:
        Scary tiger for my story, There Could Be Tigers
The House    (E)    # 1169375:
        Picture prompt for contest
corridor    (E)    # 1164364:
        picture for story Getting Nowhere
#1189653:   Poems written in 2005    (E)     [Top]
My first poems    (9 items)

Do You Wanna Dance?    (E)    # 1051706:
        Lovers dance through life
Because of You    (E)    # 1032760:
        Loves strong influence
Jewelled Lace    (E)    # 1011710:
        Form : Tanka - About a large web I found stretched across a path between the bushes.
Through the Dark    (E)    # 1000271:
        There is beauty in the night.
Suddenly I See    (E)    # 995766:
        Seeing myself and my place in this world
After Sunset    (E)    # 960136:
        When the sun goes things change.
A Walk in the Woods.    (E)    # 951995:
        Waking through the woods,I pick a new path.
The Thinker at the Crossroads    (E)    # 940283:
        We all must chose our direction in life.
night and day    (E)    # 939645:
        Joined Haiku Night and day life goes on.
#1195018:   Poems written in 2006    (E)     [Top]
This are the poems I wrote during 2006    (17 items)

Christmas Eve    (E)    # 1188631:
        A poem about Christmas Eve. My first attempt at a triolet.
Work With What You Have    (E)    # 1185626:
        We all have the tools we need to do what we must do.
The Dilemma    (E)    # 1181927:
        What's lurking in your closet?
Life's Journey    (E)    # 1179922:
        The life's journey is sometimes hard, but it's still well worth the trip.
Lonely    (E)    # 1178454:
        an acrostic poem about loneliness
Haunted House    (13+)    # 1163279:
        Every town has one. A house standing empy and rumored to be haunted. Enter if you dare.
Cherry Pie    (E)    # 1144923:
        A Cherry Pi(e) poem. Did you know that 3/14 is National Pie Day?
Tiger Hunting    (13+)    # 1130554:
        A poem about a day in the life a tiger. The verses are in lanturne form.
Morning Coffee    (E)    # 1123083:
        Come and join me as I start my day. ---- My first Acrostic poem
Call Me Crazy    (E)    # 1121031:
        To some people I'm little odd, to others a kindred spirit. My first attempt at a Pi Poem
Summer Night    (E)    # 1118099:
        My Lanturne poems --- subject Summer Night
My Monchielle    (E)    # 1109342:
        My first attempt at a Monchielle, a poetic form designed by Jim T. Henriksen.
Take Your Time    (E)    # 1093417:
        We only have today. Take the time to enjoy it.
HELP    (E)    # 1093351:
        My first attempt to write a Clarity Pyramid Poem
Locks of Gold    (E)    # 1074552:
        Love at first sight.
The Workshop    (E)    # 1069073:
        A poem I wrote for my weekly Poetry Workshop.
The Stand    (E)    # 1054630:
        No one can bully you unless you allow them to do so.
#1286412:   My Contests and activities    (18+)     [Top]
A place to have fun.    (3 items)

[Crossword Puzzles]    (E)    # 1362190:
        Crosswords puzzles just for fun.
There Ought To Be A Law    (13+)    # 1061132:
        If you could put a law into place, what would it be.
[Word Searches]    (E)    # 1008643:
        Here are some puzzles I have created for my guests. Take a break and have some fun.
#1362190:   Crossword Puzzles    (E)     [Top]
Crosswords puzzles just for fun.    (4 items)

Unusual Words    (E)    # 1364192:
        Would you like to learn some new words? Here are some words you don't see every day.
Happy New Year    (E)    # 1195028:
        Let's celebrate the New Year with a party.
The Christmas Story    (E)    # 1193328:
        What's it all about?
My First Crossword Puzzle    (E)    # 1058226:
        A random assortment of words

#1377123:   Daniel Mason    (E)     [Top]
A collection of short short stories about Daniel Mason, the magician.    (4 items)

The Magician    (13+)    # 1354783:
        Greg must do the eulogy at his best friend's funeral.
Daniel and the Burgler    (13+)    # 1377124:
        Daniel confronts a burgler.
The New Illusion    (13+)    # 1377125:
        Daniel adds an new and dangerous illusion to his act.
The Magic Cure    (13+)    # 1377127:
        Cassie knows what will make Daniel feel better.
#1442099:   The Becoming    (18+)     [Top]
David has fought it for a long time, but now he must become to survive.    (8 items)

Prologue    (18+)    # 1442102:
        For the sake of his family, Gregory Vale must face a powerful enemy.
Chapter 1 Bonner Manor    (18+)    # 1442104:
        Arnold Bonner has been murdered, Detectives David Arlon and Hank Stewart are on the case.
Chapter 2 What Does He Mean, Your Kind?    (18+)    # 1442105:
        Hank's curiosityproves greater than his fear. He askes Veronica, "What are you?
Chapter 3 The Blood Link    (18+)    # 1442110:
        David demonstrates one of his extradinary abilities.
Chapter 4 Phillip Kent    (18+)    # 1442113:
        David and Hank go to Phillip Kent's apartment.
Chapter 5 The investigation Continues    (18+)    # 1444147:
        Hank Stewart and David Arlon visit Kent in the hospital
Chapter 6--The Challenge    (18+)    # 1454555:
        David has no choice but to use his dark side and become what he was always meant to be.
Chapter 7 -- The Becoming    (E)    # 1469075:
        Tim Malone and Carol watch over David as he goes through the Becoming.
#1465683:   My clip art    (E)     [Top]
Pictures I've used with my stories and poems    (23 items)

Hiker on the mountain top    (E)    # 1600796:
        for poem "Keep Moving"
Earth    (E)    # 1544876:
        Earth from space
one candle    (E)    # 1542962:
        for a poem
Goldfish    (E)    # 1525391:
        One small golden fish.
jasmine    (E)    # 1507731:
        Beautiful, fragrant jasmine
Follow The Star    (E)    # 1505126:
        Follow the Christmas Star
Snowglobe    (E)    # 1505119:
        A snowglobe
Cherry pie    (E)    # 1495866:
        Doesn't it look good?
Rose    (E)    # 1493148:
        a pretty rose
Autumn Leaves    (E)    # 1475643:
        Fall is pretty
Hunting Tiger    (E)    # 1466214:
        Tiger doing what tigers do
First robin of Spring    (E)    # 1464958:
        Spring returns
corsage    (E)    # 1464954:
        Pretty flower
computer    (E)    # 1462440:
        Picture for story, The Computer.
dolphin    (E)    # 1446547:
        A dolphin
Jeweled Lace    (E)    # 1443690:
        A beautiful web covered with dew.
Path in Woods    (E)    # 1441978:
        Take a walk in the woods.
Stag & brook    (E)    # 1440683:
        Stag in brook
Stag & brook    (E)    # 1440682:
        Stag in brook
rainbow    (E)    # 1440680:
        a lovely rainbow
xmastree    (E)    # 1440654:
        small tree
Desert    (E)    # 1404325:
        just a pretty picture
Big Pumpkins    (E)    # 1330538:
        How big a pumpkin can you carry?
#1465685:   My photo album    (E)     [Top]
Photographs of family, friends and any thing else I snap.    (4 items)

My new kitty    (E)    # 1651702:
        Newly adopted from local shelter
My cat, Rudy    (E)    # 1465691:
        My cat Rudy likes getting his picture taken
My Mother    (E)    # 1465687:
        Picture of my mom at 81st birthday party.
My wedding picture    (E)    # 1189759:
        Bill and me on our wedding day 4/25/1998
#1527055:   Flash Fiction Contest Winners    (E)     [Top]
My Flash Fiction Stories that won contests.     (12 items)

The Trophy    (13+)    # 1092086:
        Believe me, there are things worse than writer's block, much worse.
The Unique Collection    (13+)    # 1504153:
        Warning! If two or more of something exist; someone will collect them.
The Old Dinosaur    (E)    # 1344351:
        Charlie was just an old dinosaur.
Leaf Fight    (E)    # 1343901:
        Robert swore that this would be the last year he would have to rake leaves.
Choices    (E)    # 1042908:
        Albert made a series of bad choices, will his next ont be the right one.
The Contest Entry    (E)    # 1020935:
        Some contest prompts are more challenging than others.
Bad News    (E)    # 1014326:
        Who gets to deliver the bad news?
Memories    (E)    # 995278:
        Sometimes there is comfort in remembering the small things.
The Garden Shed    (13+)    # 994856:
        Trevor wakes up and finds himself tied to a chair in the garden shed.
One Day in the Woods    (E)    # 994419:
        An alien abduction?
Why Take Chances?    (E)    # 992364:
        It's important to use the right toothpaste.
Saved by a Smile    (E)    # 992178:
        Clara learns the value of a smile. (true story)

#1559190:   Poems inspired by scriptures    (E)     [Top]
These are my poems based on verses from the Bible.    (4 items)

The Hands of the Carpenter    (E)    # 1195100:
        Inspired by Mark 8:27-29
The Lion Roared    (E)    # 1194951:
        I hear the lion roaring. 1 Peter 5:8
God Bends Down To Listen    (E)    # 1181316:
        Every prayer is heard. -- 1 John 5:15
Finally at Peace    (E)    # 1121058:
        I'm still learning to lean on God's strong arm.

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