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[Poetry: Singing My Soul]    (13+)    # 574652:
        A poem is the entryway into a person's soul. Come visit and get acquainted.
[A Kettle of Stories of Truth and Fantasy]    (13+)    # 590653:
        Our lives are stories. Some of them we live, some we dream, and still others we write.
[Kids' Stories, Poems, and Smiles]    (ASR)    # 584585:
        Through the eyes of a child...
[Dancing with Color: Children's Pics]    (E)    # 755673:
        These are watercolors made to illustrate various children's stories I have written.
Holiday Stories and Poems    (13+)    # 1837134:
        Sometimes we just want to read about the holiday we're closest to.
[Stories of Faith and Good Deeds]    (ASR)    # 589765:
        Holding out your hand to others is a service to our Lord.
[Fly Me To The Stars: Science Fiction]    (ASR)    # 589730:
        Come fly with me to distant lands, to a sea of distant stars...
[To Love And Be Loved: Romance Stories]    (13+)    # 608003:
        The cornerstone of life is love. It is the undertow that sweeps us into happiness.
Awards Given to Outstanding Pieces    (ASR)    # 614394:
        These are some of the awards I've given at Writing.Com.
[Need a Good Laugh? Guaranteed to Cheer]    (ASR)    # 589748:
        Humor often does more than make us laugh. At times it forces us to open up our eyes.
Flash Fiction Horror for Black Harvest    (18+)    # 752727:
        These short stories were written for the Black Harvest Flash Fiction Horror Contest.
[Let's Get Serious: Essays]    (ASR)    # 589709:
        Life contains unusual views, different angles, and a variety of hues...
[Welcome to the Wild West]    (13+)    # 790793:
        This folder is the welcome mat. Come on in and sit a spell.
[The Virtuous Vampire]    (13+)    # 790369:
        This folder contains my vampire stories. Enter for a pleasant bite.
[Flash Fiction: Stories Under 700 Words]    (ASR)    # 702486:
        Sometimes, it only takes a few words to paint a situation.
[Adult Fairytales & Other Naughties]    (XGC)    # 598848:
        Within lie secrets, emotions, and things which should be locked up forever ...
Poetry Forms    (13+)    # 945530:
        Poetry Forms Easily Explained - a work of Bianca with additions by kansaspoet
INDEX - Poetry Forms/Researching Poetry    (E)    # 1527308:
        A combined alphabetical index for Poetry Forms and Researching Poetry
Candied Aliens    (E)    # 997713:
        For the birthday girl!
[My Writing.com Newsletters]    (ASR)    # 1553994:
        These are my past newsletters. If you missed one, take a peek. (Mainly Fantasy)
[NaNo Folder]    (ASR)    # 1552060:
        This folder will house my attempts to complete the NaNo.

#574652:   Poetry: Singing My Soul    (13+)     [Top]
A poem is the entryway into a person's soul. Come visit and get acquainted.    (6 items)

[SLAMs: Poetry by Summons]    (18+)    # 997382:
        Here we go again in the roly poly month of August.
[Poems of Science]    (E)    # 600100:
        Science is the place where fantasy and hope co-mingle.
[Poems of Humanity & Life]    (ASR)    # 600024:
        What is this shell we call life, and how do we climb out?
[Poems of Nature]    (ASR)    # 599824:
        Poems of nature grant you peace.
[Poems of Animals]    (ASR)    # 599005:
        The poetry of animals derives from the joy of sharing this world with them.
[Poems of Relationships]    (13+)    # 598988:
        Relationships are sometimes the most difficult part of life.

#584585:   Kids' Stories, Poems, and Smiles    (ASR)     [Top]
Through the eyes of a child...    (27 items)

Stacey's Dream    (E)    # 815352:
        This is a story about a young girl who wants desperately to ride a horse.
The Miracle of Easter Eggs    (E)    # 671838:
        Juanita discovers the miracle of Easter Eggs...
The Missing Latin Club Money    (E)    # 717403:
        The Latin Club's moneybox is gone. The suspect is a member of the French Club.
The Usual Thanksgiving    (E)    # 751167:
        Ruby was disgusted her family always had to eat the same thing for Thanksgiving Dinner.
Me and My Dad    (E)    # 849562:
        When her dad told her he was an alien, he worried that she wouldn't love him.
Teen Time    (ASR)    # 807125:
        These are pieces for and/or about teens.
Aliens, Critters, and Dinosaurs    (E)    # 970570:
        This selection of stories and poems will enchant the child in you.
The Easter Rabbit and Mrs. Cow    (E)    # 671248:
        Mrs. Cow finds a friend who likes her poems...
Herr Klein's Gift Shop    (E)    # 583613:
        A young girl's failure to understand prejudice
A Bike Called "Big Red"    (E)    # 616626:
        Love does not have to be between two people. Sometimes love encompasses the inanimate.
Through the Windowpane    (E)    # 620875:
        A little boy's imagination creates stories.
Snow White and the Shoe Polish    (E)    # 821149:
        Snow White has dealings with the wicked queen, but the queen tricks her everytime.
The Seat Behind Her    (E)    # 791771:
        This is a young love romance story written for TWAU.
When Joshpa Didn't Wear Glasses    (E)    # 788636:
        One of Santa's elves kept forgetting to wear his glasses.
Saved By a Friend    (ASR)    # 851217:
        A race in space almost ends in tragedy.
The Toothache and the New Math Tutor    (E)    # 732618:
        The princess is lonely until one day things look promising . . .
Cindy's Rendezvous    (E)    # 775540:
        Cindy rushed through her chores so she could go meet Paul at the wishing well.
Bobby and the Little Green Man    (E)    # 728154:
        One day, Bobby was swinging on his swing when an alien dropped in.
At the Local County Fair    (E)    # 703387:
        It was a normal day at the Belmont County Fairgrounds when HE came for a visit.
The Train Trip    (E)    # 715657:
        A small child tries to understand why her father has deserted her.
Little Miss Muffet and the Evil Elf    (E)    # 764003:
        This is the story of how Little Miss Muffet married an evil elf.
Calamity and New Beginnings    (ASR)    # 846494:
        This is an animal story AND an alien story.
[Children's Poetry]    (E)    # 755107:
        Come and see how the world looks when eyes are new.
The Brat    (E)    # 1792615:
        A young girl has to endure her brother's mischieviousness with dire consequences.
The Turtle    (13+)    # 1684247:
        A sad-hearted boy finds a reason to put aside his grief.
New Friendships    (E)    # 1660430:
        The young princess meets a witch.
The World Around Us    (ASR)    # 890439:
        These are the columns I wrote for: The World Around Us.

#589709:   Let's Get Serious: Essays    (ASR)     [Top]
Life contains unusual views, different angles, and a variety of hues...    (18 items)

My Favorite Quote    (ASR)    # 903171:
        There are things I have learned from e.e. cummings.
Anon Darth Vador    (ASR)    # 983593:
        Darth Vador lurks in Writing.com, clothed under the name of ANON.
Actually the Glass Is Always Full    (E)    # 587792:
        The recipe for happiness...
Like a Snowflake    (ASR)    # 784582:
        Some men are not meant to walk the paths of normality, as I have learned.
An Author's Tale    (E)    # 683736:
        Why do I write? Because I have found the secret source of magic...
Freedom    (E)    # 683959:
        Freedom can't be defined by the dictionary; it ripples in the winds of change.
Why Iritegud Deserves a Merit Badge    (E)    # 712035:
        I wrote this because my friend, Iritegud, deserves a merit award for Friendship.
Beyond the Edge of the Sky    (E)    # 850611:
        How does it feel to win a silver medal at the Olympics?
Life is a Puppy.    (E)    # 591277:
        Life is a puppy...
Passionate About Horses    (E)    # 584537:
        The horse is the gift of the gods...
As the Past Departs    (13+)    # 663369:
        Reflections on living in Germany...
Which Sense Would I Give Up?    (ASR)    # 583843:
        To be without the taste of your lips, the feel of your touch, the sound of your voice ...
The Repeat    (ASR)    # 1788710:
        The topic is reruns a la Hollywood.
How to Handle the Cycle . . .    (E)    # 1183568:
        This is a non-conventional how to essay. I hope no one actually follows its instructions.
Miracles Sometimes Happen    (E)    # 844934:
        The day I rode a green horse into a horseshow was a day I'll never forget.
Recommendation for the Gent    (E)    # 792066:
        This is my recommendation for the Unofficial Best Mod on Writing.com.
Deserving of a Merit Badge Because . . .    (ASR)    # 710674:
        This was written by a friend of mine who is reducing the size of his port.
The Perfect Mate    (E)    # 606241:
        The perfect man would have a twinkle in his eye, and he would love me...

#589730:   Fly Me To The Stars: Science Fiction    (ASR)     [Top]
Come fly with me to distant lands, to a sea of distant stars...     (9 items)

The Tales of Great, Great Grandmother    (E)    # 791128:
        This is a science fiction short story about a little girl and her Nana.
A Highly Concentrated Porcelain Bathtub    (ASR)    # 924123:
        Has anyone seen the Milkman? He ran off screaming.
The End of Mankind    (ASR)    # 859420:
        A robot studies the dying breed of mankind.
Cinnamon and Trouble    (ASR)    # 855698:
        My horse lost a race, which I was mad about, but that wasn't the worst.
But He's an Alien    (18+)    # 849591:
        Sarah plans to marry a Martian, but her friends try to argue her out of it.
Fame and Blowing Bubbles    (ASR)    # 848280:
        When a person saves the world, he does tend to meet beautiful blondes.
Dear Teacher    (ASR)    # 847234:
        A bad, bad poem for Pita: My summer vacation in Senryu.
Earthly Tours    (E)    # 808026:
        This is a tour for a new travel agency.
Light of Distant Stars    (E)    # 590795:
        This is the picture that goes with the Light of Distant Stars.

#589748:   Need a Good Laugh? Guaranteed to Cheer    (ASR)     [Top]
Humor often does more than make us laugh. At times it forces us to open up our eyes.    (29 items)

Life At My House    (E)    # 673198:
        My family was a bit different...
Dating Woe    (E)    # 587089:
        I tried dating to appease my daughter, but...
Cowlympics with Bessie and Hooves    (E)    # 789278:
        Our two unofficial Writing.com cows enter the Cowlympics in figure-skating.
Opposite Day    (ASR)    # 750245:
        "What would happen if you did everything backwards?" the Milkman asked.
Stuck    (ASR)    # 1360153:
        Jimmy was simply having the worst camping experience anyone's ever had
The Good Side of Global Warming    (E)    # 1306961:
        When his company says he must carpool . . .
The Carrot Carats    (E)    # 1306319:
        She ripped his love letters into shreds because he brought carrots for her horse.
The Day    (E)    # 1074519:
        It was a day with the domino effect, a cascade of messes . . .
Pinochio and the Battleaxe    (ASR)    # 1040425:
        Tripped up by too many wives and one deep, dark secret . . .
Flying Mashed Potatoes and Dressing    (ASR)    # 910644:
        Thanksgiving feast at my house is more like catching missiles.
Blackberry Pie    (ASR)    # 899802:
        The blackberries were in my backyard, so I figured I might as well...
Obedience School vs. the Fleas    (ASR)    # 884653:
        The Obedience School instructor said, "Get rid of those fleas."
Saucer Ball    (13+)    # 851496:
        Two Hollywood male dancers find themselves involved in a soccer match.
Catching a Croc Lover    (13+)    # 850075:
        It isn't easy catching a wildlife expert; they're busy with their tarantulas.
Hiccup!    (ASR)    # 823474:
        A sure-fire way to cure the hiccups.
Not Even One    (E)    # 819787:
        My grandma was baking me some chocolate cookies, when she fell asleep.
Reality Check    (E)    # 796707:
        Ebeneezer Scrooge changed his way of life until . . .
The Party Was Murder    (13+)    # 793727:
        My actor husband, Jeff Corwin, deserved the best of all parties.
California Quakes    (ASR)    # 792337:
        The real truth about the California quakes.
Why Cows Don't Fly    (E)    # 789066:
        The Milkman says that cows don't fly. He is right, but. . .
The Dangers of Taking a Sleigh Ride    (ASR)    # 787871:
        A sixth grade boy is forced to write an essay about riding in a sleigh.
The Legless Spider    (ASR)    # 710249:
        The poor spider had one misadventure after another.
The Battle of Puebla    (E)    # 684912:
        It was meant to be a party in celebration of Cinco de Mayo...
SLUDGE attacks the goddess    (ASR)    # 650283:
        The goddess is attacked by green...
Some Dentists: A Pantoum    (E)    # 634374:
        The dentist who drilled when he didn't need to.
The Irish Computer    (E)    # 574897:
        What if you could teach a computer to have a sense of humor?
At the Park    (ASR)    # 574379:
        Murder is always unexplainable. This one is worst than most; it has a twisted ending.
Unfinished Rainbows    (E)    # 573757:
        Sometimes children don't quite get it right, but their words have lots of personality!
Ruben's Women    (E)    # 573017:
        Thoughts on dieting and being "full-figured

#589765:   Stories of Faith and Good Deeds    (ASR)     [Top]
Holding out your hand to others is a service to our Lord.    (7 items)

Winter of Love    (E)    # 631762:
        Pastor Smith said we should help others. Didn't that mean handing out a twenty?
Leaves of Green    (E)    # 572194:
        Sometimes it takes a helping hand to change a life.
Homeless in the City    (E)    # 787495:
        She met a homeless man, but she didn't see, not at first.
Feathers of Conscience    (ASR)    # 751646:
        The temptation was to turn them in for harassment, but an angel changed her mind.
Ready    (E)    # 569380:
        A husband's thoughts on losing his wife
A Special Brother    (E)    # 1835076:
        He was always special. That day he became even more so.
[Religious Poetry]    (E)    # 589780:
        Poetry holds the deepest truths. It grips our emotions, and guides us to understanding.

#589780:   Religious Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Poetry holds the deepest truths. It grips our emotions, and guides us to understanding.    (7 items)

The Alternate Method of Prayer    (E)    # 750490:
        I believe that doing for others, being loving and kind are forms of prayer.
Death    (E)    # 635684:
        Philosophy of Death...
Adam's Missing Rib    (E)    # 1039142:
        Becoming wise is difficult when adults never answer all your questions.
The Change    (E)    # 998935:
        The future is only fearful because we cannot see.
Our Journey Upward    (E)    # 714647:
        Death allows us to see the true vision of the rainbow.
The Light    (E)    # 683628:
        If heaven is the place our soul yearns to go, why does the body bar our visit?
Almost Deaf    (E)    # 1603273:
        We do not hear, although the voice is all around us.

#590653:   A Kettle of Stories of Truth and Fantasy    (13+)     [Top]
Our lives are stories. Some of them we live, some we dream, and still others we write.    (38 items)

Horse Racing    (E)    # 845019:
        Pushed before her young body was ready, still she gave it all she had.
The Best Christmas Gift    (E)    # 787081:
        This is the story of how my daughter and I found out about giving.
Someplace Fun    (E)    # 712341:
        Two little boys were enjoying the beach, but their parents didn't see it.
The Forgotten    (E)    # 1836154:
        She didn't fit in, so they kicked her out. Thank goodness for the forgotten ones.
They're Coming to Take Me Away    (E)    # 1736614:
        The song kept following her. There was no escape . . .
LOST    (ASR)    # 1684401:
        She wanted to climb the trail by herself, but something happened she never expected.
My Writer's Cramps Pieces    (ASR)    # 1469080:
        These are some of the many short stories I've written for the Cramp.
Painted Green    (13+)    # 1458748:
        Her mother kept needling her. A bite and five scratches later . . .
Peace, Brother    (13+)    # 1457465:
        He was fishing when they asked him his plan for world peace.
Plain Old Wrong    (E)    # 1456996:
        They accused her of witchcraft, but they were plain old wrong . . .
Teaching Tales    (ASR)    # 1421180:
        I teach second grade and adult ESL. But these tales are not just about my experiences.
The Old Soldier    (ASR)    # 998007:
        She accompanied a friend to the art gallery. She stayed to learn.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me    (ASR)    # 921174:
        It was supposed to be a campout with my brother, but...
A Good Cup of Coffee    (ASR)    # 914412:
        All she wanted was a good cup of coffee...
The Beauty Pageant    (13+)    # 902179:
        A young witch feels that she is plain and ugly.
Broomstick    (ASR)    # 899439:
        A witch gets an invitation for her high school reunion, but...
The Days of Winter    (E)    # 791869:
        A woman realizes that moments are the precious jewels of life.
A Key in One's Palm    (ASR)    # 777424:
        A mysterious key lies in her hand. How did it get there? What does it unlock?
The Magician    (ASR)    # 739553:
        A brother loves his sister so much he will do anything to help her . . .
Little Freckled White Boy    (ASR)    # 736955:
        A broken window changes a life . . .
An Old Diary and a New Life    (ASR)    # 726232:
        A woman travels from bitterness to peace.
Nigel    (ASR)    # 704455:
        When we as humans expect other animals to act like we do, we are making false assumptions.
My Wild Existence    (ASR)    # 697035:
        Sometimes being a "wild thing" can lead to interesting possibilities.
The Campout    (ASR)    # 696517:
        Sometimes a camping trip just ain't meant to be...
Fishin' & Stuff    (ASR)    # 672606:
        A young girl grieves for her friend...
The Tortoise and the Rabbit    (E)    # 670408:
        In life some people are turtles and others are rabbits, bounding ahead...
An Old Book of Poetry    (E)    # 666784:
        Sometimes angels don't look the way you expect...
The Dinner    (E)    # 664027:
        It was the best of plans laid out with precision...
Cow Ruminations    (E)    # 660433:
        A cow ruminates over the insanity of man...
Winter Fog    (E)    # 659112:
        Dealing with the death of a loved one has many avenues -- some involve animals...
Wow Wigs    (ASR)    # 657793:
        Losing your hair is only part of Chemo, but it was strangely what bothered me the most.
The Flying Angels    (ASR)    # 656951:
        An initiation doesn't go as planned...
Canned Mushrooms    (ASR)    # 648329:
        The failure of a rock group and the making of a star...
The Whale and the Zebra    (ASR)    # 626256:
        Love knows no borders...
Diablo & the Dream    (E)    # 619942:
        Do animals dream? Read the story of a horse that does...
The Cruise    (ASR)    # 601729:
        A cruise goes bad for the medical doctor...
Are You One of Us?    (E)    # 571668:
        Are you a Druid? How will you know?
Computer Morning    (E)    # 569827:
        Setting up the computer was easy for him - just a laugh and a little conversation.

#598848:   Adult Fairytales & Other Naughties    (XGC)     [Top]
Within lie secrets, emotions, and things which should be locked up forever ...    (19 items)

The Geek's Tale    (XGC)    # 1461465:
        This is a story about a one a.m. visitor ~~~
Hot Girl's Club    (18+)    # 642172:
        Who says the career plans for a retired teacher are limited?
The Neighbor    (GC)    # 698921:
        He was too old for her, wasn't he?
The Perfect Gentleman    (GC)    # 809968:
        He had a stroke and needed someone. I needed him just as much.
Just Show Me    (18+)    # 770905:
        Her friends set her up for a first date. Had they really found Mr. Right?
Lemon-Decorated Boxers    (GC)    # 941969:
        This is for the Gent.
The Smell of Chlorine    (18+)    # 730005:
        My boyfriend and I were skinny dipping in the neighbor's pool when they came home.
The Lone Cypress    (18+)    # 631969:
        The Cypress Tree tells his tale to the winds...
Cocoa Puffs on a Fill-up Night    (GC)    # 906357:
        This is full of nasty. Don't read if you don't like that kind of thing.
Business as Usual    (GC)    # 1469692:
        A secretary and boss have an unusual relationship ~~~~
The Captain's Wench    (GC)    # 1471314:
        She thought she could fool the pirates; she almost did -- except for the captain . . .
Venomous Snakes    (13+)    # 665777:
        Motorcycling through Arizona can lead to adventures, some you'd rather not have...
Paradise Island    (13+)    # 881801:
        The island vacation that didn't quite make it.
Joe Leprechaun    (13+)    # 651482:
        An Internet date has strange results...
Peter Pumpkin-Eater    (13+)    # 899000:
        I was carving a plain ordinary pumpkin when an elf popped out.
Friendly Snowman, NOT    (13+)    # 789071:
        The friendly snowman may not be.
The Wizard    (XGC)    # 1786977:
        Never question that a wizard is powerful.
Spring Break    (GC)    # 1683575:
        She chose to go to Catagoria to spend her Spring Break.
Life Changing    (18+)    # 1629053:
        She was promised a life-changing present.

#598988:   Poems of Relationships    (13+)     [Top]
Relationships are sometimes the most difficult part of life.    (10 items)

Spring Became Winter    (E)    # 684986:
        He was everything...
Her Father    (ASR)    # 586503:
        How do you explain mental illness to a child?
Yesterdays' Christmases    (E)    # 790028:
        All grown up now...
The Madness of Love    (13+)    # 871476:
        Love is precious, but it's also difficult, and it has it moments of insanity.
The Parade of Wildness    (E)    # 1686162:
        What is it that creates chaos inside the rooms of my house?
My Old House    (E)    # 1092744:
        It was a wondrous place to grow up . . .
Through Nonporous Eyes    (ASR)    # 743637:
        Walt Whitman inspired me to write about communication and the gap between.
The Family Reunion    (ASR)    # 740630:
        A teenager talks about her experiences with going to a family reunion.
An Ode to You, Mom    (E)    # 693059:
        I could write a hundred verses that would all say, I love you, Mom.
That Day at Baseball Park    (E)    # 667240:
        The tension between the pitcher and batter was intense...

#599005:   Poems of Animals    (ASR)     [Top]
The poetry of animals derives from the joy of sharing this world with them.    (20 items)

But Which One?    (ASR)    # 726932:
        A woman sorts through her day to find who she is.
The Hummingbird    (E)    # 947001:
        The truth about these tiny, beautiful birds
The Seal    (E)    # 691226:
        The baby sea lion seen on a Southern California beach.
An Old Friend    (E)    # 944888:
        The dog that ran away has come back. Do I accept him?
At the South Pole    (E)    # 947404:
        This is a pantoum about life at the South Pole.
Bird Love    (13+)    # 942549:
        I've been watching too many nature shows lately. Sorry. LOL
Siren's Call    (E)    # 596364:
        The dolphins sang to me with their siren's call...
Deep In Our Hide-a-way Lair    (E)    # 1171573:
        This is a narrative poem about life.
The Rhythm of the Jungle    (E)    # 847660:
        Why do they hear a song so different? Why can't I hear, as well?
Dogs - a Welsh Englyn Unodl Union    (E)    # 886004:
        Playing with a Welsh poetry format.
Why a Horse Is a Necessity    (E)    # 842140:
        This is a poem about why people need horses in their lives.
Gray and White Kitten    (E)    # 574640:
        Kittens are fierce when they attack.
Socks, Tercets, and Cats    (E)    # 841628:
        This is a Tercet sock challenge. We had to use all three types of tercet.
Animals On New Year's Eve    (ASR)    # 795357:
        This is what animals do on New Year's Eve, I think.
The Dreams Within Us    (E)    # 678116:
        If you can dream it, you can make it reality.
Insects and Spiders    (E)    # 722286:
        I meant well -- about the critters and crawly things . . .
The Biking Ant Race    (ASR)    # 732253:
        As I was watching, a can of Raid™ ended the ant's bike race.
Moonwalking and the Courageous Bob Cat    (E)    # 816835:
        While walking in moonlight a young lad stumbles upon a huge beast.
Desolation    (E)    # 1461812:
        This is a "found" poem.
An Alligator's Analysis    (E)    # 727154:
        Have you ever examined humans through the eye of a reptile?

#599824:   Poems of Nature    (ASR)     [Top]
Poems of nature grant you peace.    (11 items)

Spring Is Here    (E)    # 646841:
        Spring is nature's passion to express her delight as rebirth.
Leaves in Springtime    (E)    # 815640:
        I am impatient for the winter to end. Open those buds and show me spring.
Singing with the Crocodiles    (E)    # 1460427:
        Poems of Nature that grant peace and abundant smiles
Climbing in the Mountains    (E)    # 1189544:
        Alone is sometimes not a choice, but a given.
Winter Solstice    (E)    # 1048136:
        This is the song of an ancient worshipper of Solstice.
She Sings Me Into Wild    (E)    # 964747:
        The waves are writhing monsters . . .
Druid Forests    (ASR)    # 708840:
        History relates tales of destruction, but who is left to tell the truth?
Fantasyland    (E)    # 621927:
        Your fantasyland is not mine.
Outer Sights and Inward Visions    (E)    # 600232:
        Our eyes see the same things, but our hearts do not.
My Inner Bank    (E)    # 586761:
        Pleasant memories restore our souls. (sweet and moon are the contest words.)
Sonnet of Solitude    (E)    # 578369:
        Solitude is never lonely...

#600024:   Poems of Humanity & Life    (ASR)     [Top]
What is this shell we call life, and how do we climb out?    (17 items)

The Catchers of Echoes    (ASR)    # 737213:
        What if the homeless man you see is really today's traveling minstrel?
Birthday Theft    (E)    # 1836529:
        The International Dateline just shifted, depriving a young boy of his birthday.
And the Crocodile Follows    (ASR)    # 1537640:
        Death looks forever over our shoulder -- no, not forever.
A Hard Luck Story    (E)    # 1190773:
        This is a Monotetra poem.
From Scattered Seeds of Thought    (ASR)    # 1094802:
        Sproutings from nurtured ideas and cast-off weeds and lies . . .
Tell Me About Life    (ASR)    # 1078550:
        These poems are about the strength of humanity and its weakness. They carve our image.
Old 97 and Engineer Broady    (ASR)    # 894809:
        It was a tragic event when the train flew off and killed all its passengers.
I Prefer Make Believe    (ASR)    # 886527:
        A pi poem about fantasy
Tribute to New York and Patriots    (ASR)    # 749016:
        We will never forget New York on September 11. Our world will be forever changed.
Back in the Sixties    (ASR)    # 726617:
        Recollections of growing up in the sixties when life was simpler, but more limited.
Texas Pride    (ASR)    # 714893:
        The Texans wanted independence and died for it in the Battle of the Alamo.
My Grandfather's Advice    (E)    # 695526:
        Advice from my grandfather about monkeys.
The Fortune Cookie Said    (E)    # 644208:
        The fortune cookie is right; we are in charge of our own attitude.
The Classroom    (E)    # 631523:
        A look into today's classroom -- at its worst... PS Not a reflection of how I teach...
Haikku    (E)    # 602297:
        Haikku: poems of short perfection
The Crusades    (ASR)    # 597190:
        He went to war. He came back a different man...
The New Year    (E)    # 591723:
        This new year will be the best one yet!

#600100:   Poems of Science    (E)     [Top]
Science is the place where fantasy and hope co-mingle.    (12 items)

The Toadstools    (E)    # 1474299:
        In a dark and twisted forest . . .
LIGHT    (E)    # 1086783:
        This is a poem about science that follows the ABCeDarius.
Mr. Chronos (Death)    (E)    # 1044088:
        Mr. Chronos keeps the time.
Even If the Thing's On Sale . . .    (ASR)    # 1010574:
        This is a silly poem about an instrument that takes measurements of altitude.
Recommitment    (ASR)    # 951837:
        Torn apart by differences, we grew and saw the light of recommitment.
Seasons of Song    (E)    # 772370:
        The seasons flow into each other with a song and a splash of color.
Past, Present, and Future    (E)    # 653807:
        Mankind is advancing and has a future of peace.
MAGIC    (E)    # 627957:
        What is magic?
Love's Dissection    (E)    # 601971:
        Love cannot be a science experiment. It defies logic.
Wasted Time, Wasted Thought    (E)    # 601963:
        There is never enough time for accumulating knowledge.
Science is a Telescope    (E)    # 578364:
        Science is a lens.
The Optimist and the Pessimist    (E)    # 574705:
        "The world is doomed," says the pessimist, but the optimist has his own rebuttal.

#608003:   To Love And Be Loved: Romance Stories    (13+)     [Top]
The cornerstone of life is love. It is the undertow that sweeps us into happiness.    (38 items)

The Candy Store    (E)    # 857261:
        I went for a walk and ended up with a candy store and a life change.
A Short Burst of Love    (ASR)    # 855752:
        Some are lucky to love forever. I loved her with a short burst, unconditionally.
Not Lost    (ASR)    # 573959:
        Marriage is a smoking pipe, sometimes out and sometimes lit.
The Door Into    (E)    # 1836356:
        Burned from a bad relationship, she licks her wounds and dreams of something better.
A Most Unusual Gift    (E)    # 1832783:
        Her fairy godmother brought her a most unusual gift.
The Gift    (E)    # 1629680:
        It was the wrong present, and when he finally realized, he knew just what to give her.
The Purple People Eater    (E)    # 1461252:
        The song took her back to the memory ~~~~
The Secret    (ASR)    # 1418737:
        In a conversation she overheard, she learned of a terrible secret . . .
My Darling, Darling Margo    (ASR)    # 1417603:
        He meant the party to end in death . . .
Youth    (ASR)    # 1304964:
        Youth is wasted on the young, but love doesn't have to be.
Eye Contact    (E)    # 1299461:
        He was a famous movie star and she only a love-starved teenager . . .
My Dear Wife, Dorothy    (ASR)    # 1039519:
        When a husband arrives at his wife's office, he's told she no longer works there.
A Pearl in an Oyster    (ASR)    # 859954:
        He brought her a key, an envelope and a heart-wrenching mystery.
The Old Boyfriend    (ASR)    # 856029:
        She was set to marry Alex, and then she heard from an old boyfriend.
My Seymour    (13+)    # 847337:
        She loved him enough to sail with the Spanish Armada into war.
Three Wishes    (ASR)    # 842462:
        The genie offers Cindy three wishes, but her chief desire she won't ask for.
Melted Butter    (ASR)    # 823791:
        The moment of reckoning -- can this marriage be saved?
Never Again    (13+)    # 789382:
        I drank two glasses. I felt great, but then. . .
The Inheritance    (ASR)    # 779465:
        When her great aunt dies and leaves her a chest, Connie doesn't know what to think.
Green Orchids, Dead Birds, and Love    (E)    # 769878:
        Two teenagers discover each other while working with special children.
Harry and I    (13+)    # 727668:
        We had just gotten married and were off to Mexico when the honeymoon became complicated.
Deeper Friendships    (ASR)    # 719404:
        Severed from his childhood friend, a man lives his life without seeing her until. . .
Coming Home to Ventura    (ASR)    # 695442:
        A wounded soldier finds home a lot different after his term in Kuwait.
Bird Watching    (E)    # 685438:
        Sometimes you have to look deeply to see all the feathers...
Digging A Hole To China    (E)    # 683708:
        Change is difficult, but sometimes you have no other choice, but to give in gracefully.
Solving the Rubik's Cube    (E)    # 674657:
        Deciding to marry the one you love can be as difficult as solving a Rubik's Cube.
Juan and Maria    (ASR)    # 665324:
        "Te quiero" brought Matthew jealousy until he found his own "te quiero."
The Beach and the Retriever    (ASR)    # 664692:
        Friendship with a dog can lead to romance...
The Fire    (ASR)    # 641576:
        Forming a relationship on the Internet is a gamble which I don't advise, but...
The Locket    (ASR)    # 629982:
        The life of a gypsy...
The White Cliffs of Dover    (ASR)    # 627516:
        How do you know when the magic is real, and if it will last?
Count Floris of Canterbury    (E)    # 627100:
        What can change a cruel tyrant?
The Ring    (E)    # 625630:
        Love is real -- even when it's not.
Coca Cola, Cupid, and a Red Rose    (E)    # 622477:
        Cupid is for hire.
Crash Landing    (ASR)    # 591480:
        A crash landing is a horrible thing, but where it leads can be life-changing...
Miranda    (E)    # 588972:
        Turning a city girl into a country one
A Bad Day for Hunting    (E)    # 588630:
        She knew what she wanted... checkbook, outhouse, vacuum, dog food, douches
Letter from a Journalist    (E)    # 582953:
        A female reporter writes to her editor about an investigation she would like to pursue.

#702486:   Flash Fiction: Stories Under 700 Words    (ASR)     [Top]
Sometimes, it only takes a few words to paint a situation.    (17 items)

The Answer    (E)    # 1421582:
        Scientifically it shouldn't exist, but there is an alternate universe.
The Fairy Woods    (E)    # 1420784:
        One should never spend the night in the depths of the forest.
Flash Fiction -- Under 300 words    (13+)    # 932796:
        These are for Captain Colossal's Daily Flash Fiction Challenge.
Tree Meditation    (13+)    # 898899:
        This is a short short for Diane's Micro Fiction Contest.
Invasion    (ASR)    # 853039:
        The major cities of the US were invaded by armies of insects.
The Clown    (E)    # 758048:
        How can anything be funny in a hospital, strapped to an IV drip?
Painted Crates    (E)    # 754508:
        She wanted to please her boyfriend, but then everything went wrong.
A Giggling Success    (E)    # 746179:
        I thought I could be a clown at my daughter's birthday party. Bad idea!
That Night in Woodstock    (ASR)    # 730668:
        A man tells about his experiences at Woodstock back on August 15, 1969.
The Abduction    (ASR)    # 726565:
        He says he was abducted and has proof. Do you believe him?
Road Trip    (E)    # 717498:
        Mad adventures start the same way tame ones do, except for the preparation.
Alone    (ASR)    # 707758:
        It was a dark, creepy night. The lights were out, and I was alone. . .
My Car Was Stolen    (E)    # 702573:
        What if a crime victim's testimony is so boring, that you yawn?
Missing Samantha    (E)    # 697927:
        I came home and my dog was gone.
The Thief    (ASR)    # 697564:
        Someone was breaking into her house, and she was afraid.
The Red Roses    (E)    # 696442:
        Who sent the red roses? That's what everyone wants to know, including Shaara.
Two Attorneys    (E)    # 607981:
        Even the best of resolutions can be overturned by the right kiss... A short, short story

#755107:   Children's Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Come and see how the world looks when eyes are new.    (60 items)

My Dreidel    (E)    # 791602:
        This is a children's poem about the fun of the Hannukkah dreidel.
First Kiss    (E)    # 596391:
        My first kisser missed...
Angel Play    (E)    # 853785:
        My father tells me stories of the angels who cause the storms . . .
The Giraffe and Me    (E)    # 849103:
        A child compares the giraffe's life at school with his own.
Double Picnic    (E)    # 844152:
        A small girl meets a bear in the woods.
What is it?    (E)    # 653705:
        A children's tanka
Little Fishies    (E)    # 659601:
        The fish tank was boring until the dentures came into play...
The One I Love    (E)    # 841103:
        A young girl writes of her best boyfriend.
Duck Speech    (E)    # 656485:
        Ducks have interesting things to say...I think.
The Cow    (E)    # 656471:
        The cow is such a dull animal. He never does much that is exciting.
Writing a Poem    (E)    # 691354:
        A child learns about writing poems...
Abe Lincoln    (E)    # 661403:
        Abe Lincoln decides to visit the future so he can drive a car...
When Mommy's Not There    (E)    # 1633688:
        A child's toys become alive . . .
My Life Onboard Ship    (E)    # 1076420:
        A boy talks about his life through the use of the Triad Poetry Format
Stardust and Smiles    (E)    # 1070347:
        A young boy writes a poem for his sick brother.
Through the Window    (E)    # 1008213:
        A child looks out at the universe . . .
One Day Last Weekend    (E)    # 956650:
        This is the humorous tale of a teen's drive to the beach.
OuR AlieN SuPer HeRo    (E)    # 871506:
        Our superhero was taken away...
Whoops!    (E)    # 843918:
        This is a poem about relationships, families, and parenting.
My Favorite Fruit    (E)    # 840254:
        This is a children's poem about the joys of eating a child's favorite fruit.
Where the Children Rule    (E)    # 839808:
        On a planet far away, kids don't have to do chores or practice multiplication tables.
The Books I Like to Read    (E)    # 839558:
        This poem is about books genres. This particular child prefers sci/fi and fantasy.
My Grandma Used to Say    (E)    # 839555:
        This is the confusing set of instructions that her dear grandma left her with.
A Flea Named Flake    (E)    # 830367:
        This is a poem about a flea who resides on a labrador dog named Rover.
Toothy Shimmy    (E)    # 827884:
        This is a poem about what teeth must think when we brush them.
Daffodils    (E)    # 827743:
        This is a poem about daffodils.
The Snowflake    (E)    # 827010:
        The little snowflake played with the wind, and now he is no more.
The Rainbow Shark    (E)    # 813825:
        The shark came out of the red, and he chased the little fish all around.
George Washington    (E)    # 810003:
        This is my opinion of George Washington.
A Crazy, Mixed Up Solar System of Hunger    (E)    # 799985:
        A hungry child romps humorously through the Solar System.
If I Grew A Fur Coat    (E)    # 799980:
        A child ponders the advantages and disadvantages of growing his own coat.
You Think You've Got Problems?    (E)    # 799911:
        An alien in a prickly spot.
Ode to the Mailman    (E)    # 784031:
        This is a children's poem about mailmen.
If I Were. . .    (E)    # 776183:
        A girl imagines being different people in the realm of fantasy.
Memory Lane    (E)    # 774065:
        A girl believes that her mother will be angry with her and fears to go home.
The Halloween Candy Bar    (E)    # 771423:
        I have one chocolate candy bar and thirteen children. How do I split it?
Three Bears and Pears    (E)    # 759849:
        This is a silly rhyme about a camping trip where three bears visited.
Tiger    (E)    # 755923:
        A dodoitsu poem about the prowling tiger who brings us fear and respect.
Shopping Woes a la Teen    (E)    # 755497:
        A teen relates her experiences with her mother's shopping trips.
The Nile Crocodiles    (E)    # 754374:
        The Nile Crocodiles are ferocious beasts, but they are very grand.
If I Went to Africa    (E)    # 754320:
        If I went to Africa, I'd be afraid of some of the animals, but not of the kids.
Do You Know the Way to Mars?    (E)    # 747327:
        What if you were minding your own business and an alien dropped in for directions?
The Sci-Fi Dryer    (E)    # 747274:
        I wonder what my dryer thinks and what he'd say if he could talk to me.
The Socknapper    (E)    # 747228:
        What if an alien came into your room and stole your sock!
Don't Go to Jupiter!    (E)    # 741463:
        Would you want to visit Jupiter? I think not!
My Brave Monkey, Spunky    (E)    # 737806:
        My brother likes to act real big, but it was me who saved the day!
The Pathway to Your Future    (E)    # 722674:
        The goals you set build the archway to tomorrow.
At the Zoo    (E)    # 719331:
        An older brother takes his much younger sibling to the zoo.
Twirl Me, Please    (E)    # 719184:
        What if a yo-yo could speak? An acrostic poem about yo-yo's.
The Shoe Bop    (E)    # 712508:
        The shoes keep getting a child in trouble with the messes they leave.
Hay Solamente Amor    (E)    # 709433:
        An Anacrostic in Spanish
My Summertime    (E)    # 706072:
        A young girl talks about her family's summer using the Naga Uta as her vehicle.
The Windmill    (E)    # 687355:
        One day a careless boy flew where he didn't want to fly.
Caught    (E)    # 687183:
        He wasn't looking when it caught him up and whirled him into the air...
String of Haiku: Parade    (E)    # 669053:
        Come see the parade...
If Only    (E)    # 652559:
        What would I be if I could choose?
Happy Face Song    (E)    # 632218:
        Let this song bring you a smile: a happy face smile . . .
Sharing With Aliens    (E)    # 623253:
        What would I tell an alien about Earth? What would I share?
I Never Will, But . . .    (E)    # 583626:
        Should I be truthful or nice?
The Pollution Rap    (E)    # 574420:
        Want to teach children and teens how to recycle? Sing/chant the Pollution Rap.

#755673:   Dancing with Color: Children's Pics    (E)     [Top]
These are watercolors made to illustrate various children's stories I have written.    (349 items)

Reading Cow Illustration    (E)    # 801534:
        This is for a story about the Easter bunny.
Symphony Illustration    (E)    # 815275:
        This is an illustration for my novella that I made through an illustrators program.
Sherlock, the Robot    (E)    # 1695902:
        This is for the Mystery Newsletter.
Mystery Mouse    (E)    # 1695898:
        This is a mouse for the Mystery Newsletter.
Two Birds    (E)    # 1613978:
        The mama bird is teaching her baby to fly.
Juggling    (E)    # 1613968:
        This is a juggler juggling for the king.
Scary ghost    (E)    # 1613946:
        This is for an article of the Fantasy Newsletter.
The Ghost    (E)    # 1613851:
        This is a very, nonscary ghost.
Alien with Zubbia Fruit    (E)    # 1588404:
        This was a quick picture taken on the run. Sorry.
Girl with Unicorn    (E)    # 1579633:
        A girl riding through the stars on her unicorn.
Griffin-dragon    (E)    # 1571114:
        This is for the Fantasy Newsletter
Alien Destruction    (E)    # 1571106:
        Oh, no! The aliens are landing!
Purple Unicorn    (E)    # 1561367:
        This is a magical unicorn.
Evil Cat    (E)    # 1561193:
        This is an evil cat for the FANTASY NEWSLETTER.
Griffin    (E)    # 1561156:
        This is a griffin for the FANTASY NEWSLETTER.
dragon2    (E)    # 1558973:
        This is a dragon that frightens -- maybe.
Ferris Wheel    (E)    # 1558748:
        ferris wheel
Hummingbird    (E)    # 1481526:
        This is for a poem about hummingbirds.
Christmas Bear    (E)    # 1190417:
        Christmas Bear
Christmas Horse    (E)    # 1189302:
        My Christmas Dream Horse
Shaara Dove    (E)    # 1123354:
        This was purchased as a donation to RAOK.
Spider    (E)    # 1108614:
        Spider on a bed
Mouse of Contest    (E)    # 938635:
        This is to be used for a contest announcement.
Girl with grouchy face    (E)    # 859878:
        This is for a vampire story.
Soccer Girl    (E)    # 859876:
        This is for a children's story.
Unicorn image    (E)    # 859841:
        This is a picture of a unicorn.
Rearing Pony    (E)    # 851749:
        This is for the Outer Space Bound Column for the e-zine theworldaroundus.net
Yellow Bird    (E)    # 851748:
        This is a bird I drew for a now defunct on-line e-zine. Sigh.
Genie from a Bottle    (E)    # 851745:
        This is the genie who comes out to grant wishes.
Horse and Rider Illustration    (E)    # 851721:
        This is a young girl riding her horse.
Mean Troll    (E)    # 851717:
        A little girl disciplines the mean troll.
A jumping frog    (E)    # 851711:
        This is a frog to hop around my port!
Riding Through the Stars    (E)    # 849612:
        This is an illustration for a Spanish poem I wrote.
Giraffe Illustration    (E)    # 849120:
        This is an image for a children's poem about a giraffe.
Gibbon illustration    (E)    # 847744:
        This is a gibbon swaying to the rhythm of the jungle.
Dear Teacher Illustration    (E)    # 847240:
        This guy is not doing so well. He's on Mars with no air. Whoops!
Fish image    (E)    # 847112:
        This is an illustration for a fish story
Super Mouse Illust.    (E)    # 846836:
        This is a mouse on a skateboard.
Tulips Illustration    (E)    # 844829:
        This is an illustration for a poem about tulips.
Bear with a Bib Illustration    (E)    # 844224:
        This is a bear who puts his bib on to eat some zucchini bread.
Illustration for Worm Diet Root    (ASR)    # 843638:
        This is an illustration to go with the story of a girl who eats worm diet root.
Blue dinosaur illus.    (E)    # 841924:
        This is an illustration for my sci/fi/fantasy column in "Outer Space Bound".
Alien Bunny Illust.    (E)    # 841915:
        This is what my imagination comes up with for an alien's bunny.
Two Horses Grazing Illus.    (E)    # 841909:
        This is an illustration of two horses playing with danger.
A Flea Named Flake Illust.    (E)    # 841832:
        This is an illustration for a dog named Rover and the flea who lives on him.
What's in a Name Illustration    (E)    # 841828:
        This is an illustration for a fantasy about a boy who doesn't like his name.
The fairy illustration    (E)    # 841557:
        This is a fairy who may fly down and help you out with things.
Octopus Asking for Poems    (E)    # 840718:
        This octopus wrote a poem. If he can, so can you!
Dolphin Wanting Poems    (E)    # 840715:
        This is a dolphin begging for some poems. Won't you write him one?
Playing Baseball    (E)    # 840710:
        This is a poem about getting up to bat and hitting a home run.
Anticipation Illustration    (E)    # 840704:
        This is an illustration for a poem about going to Disneyland when it was dark.
Sick Lion Illustration    (E)    # 840678:
        This lion desperately wants a letter. Can you send him one with a poem or story?
Pulling hair illustration    (E)    # 840654:
        This is a picture of a girl standing in line whose hair is being pulled.
Dinosaur How to Poetry Illustration    (E)    # 840652:
        This is to be the new banner of the How to Poetry column for The World Around Us.
When the Sun Comes Out Illustration    (E)    # 840434:
        This is an illustration for a story about vacationing on the beach.
Seagull at the Beach Illustration    (E)    # 839232:
        This is a picture for a poem I wrote about a seagull and a small boy.
Illustration for Son of Will Yates    (E)    # 838375:
        This is a picture of the famous and supposedly rich son of Will Yates.
Snow White and the Shoe Polish Illust.    (E)    # 838373:
        This is an illustration for a story about Snow White. The wicked queen fools her again.
Girl and Boy in a Tree Illustration    (E)    # 838320:
        This is an illustration for a story about family reunions and its complications.
Kangaroo Alien    (E)    # 831802:
        This is another alien for a children's story.
Alien Astronaut    (E)    # 831791:
        This is a children's illustration of an alien astronaut.
Poetry Horse    (E)    # 831726:
        The Poetry Horse
It's Aliens Illustration    (E)    # 830601:
        This is a children's illustration for a story about what came into the backyard.
Talking Animals Image    (E)    # 830584:
        This is a children's image about a talking dog, cat, and pigeon that talk.
Dragon Days Illustration    (E)    # 830580:
        This is a children's illustration for a story about a boy who is chosen.
If Only You Believe Image    (E)    # 830577:
        This is a children's pic of the ship a girl tries to tell everyone about.
A New Kind of Testing Preparation Image    (E)    # 830576:
        This is an illustration for a teen's story about a new educational program.
Camp Nightmare Illustration    (E)    # 830573:
        This is a picture of a camping trip that had a big problem.
The Chicken Image    (E)    # 830447:
        This is a silly children's poem about a chicken who flies up to a cloud.
Boy Brushing His Teeth Image    (E)    # 830444:
        This is a picture of a boy with a mouthful of teeth.
Shark in a Rainbow Illustration    (E)    # 830441:
        This is a shark who is eating a rainbow. Sound strange? Read the poem!
Two Boys in Africa    (E)    # 830303:
        This is a children's illustration for a poem about Africa.
Snake illustration    (E)    # 830300:
        This is a children's illustration of a scary snake.
crocodile illustration    (E)    # 830294:
        This is a children's illustration of a hungry crocodile.
Hippo illustration    (E)    # 830292:
        This is a children's illustration of a hippo.
The Snowflake    (E)    # 830291:
        This is an illustration for a poem about a snowflake.
The Cow illustration    (E)    # 830289:
        This is an illustration of a cow for a triolet about cows.
Daffodils Illustration    (E)    # 829577:
        This is an illustration of my favorite flower.
Little Horse Illustration    (E)    # 829493:
        This is a picture of a small pony out in the pasture.
Flying School Image    (E)    # 829492:
        This is a picture of the school taking wing as summer comes.
Big Head Image    (E)    # 829491:
        This is for an article about how to write poetry.
Cat Chasing Gnat Illustration    (E)    # 828329:
        This cat is chasing a very small gnat.
Mule Illustration for Smartest Mule    (E)    # 827835:
        This is a picture of a mule for Iritegud's Smartest Mule story.
The Museum Illustration    (E)    # 827634:
        This is an illustration for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur and Me.
The Dinosaur Carrying Her Illustration    (E)    # 827631:
        This is a picture of her dinosaur named Byron.
Dinosaur Coming Out of His Egg    (E)    # 827627:
        This is an illustration for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur, And Me.
Reading a book about dinosaurs, illust.    (E)    # 827625:
        This is a picture for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur and Me.
Horse in Pasture Illustration    (E)    # 827235:
        This is a picture of a horse for the teen's story about horses, Stacey's Dream.
Pegasus Illustration    (E)    # 827214:
        This is a fantasy, winged horse illustration.
Horse Illustration    (E)    # 827209:
        This is a picture of a horse. It is for a story.
Girl with her Daddy Illustration    (E)    # 825618:
        This is a children's story about a girl who wants some magic shoes.
Cooking by Herself Illust.    (E)    # 825617:
        This is an illustration for a children's book about magic shoes.
Good Penmanship Illustration    (E)    # 825616:
        This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes.
Illustration of Girl with Teacher    (E)    # 825615:
        This is an illustration for a children's story about magic shoes.
The Guest Chair    (E)    # 825614:
        This is an illustration for a children's story about magic shoes.
Dancing girl illust.    (E)    # 825611:
        This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes.
Girl Flying    (E)    # 825609:
        This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes.
Girl singing illust.    (E)    # 825608:
        This is the first picture in a story about a girl who wishes for magic shoes.
Rainbow Illustration    (E)    # 824412:
        This is the rainbow that is being milked of its yellow.
The Leprechaun Genie Illustration    (E)    # 824402:
        This is a picture of the leprechaun who comes out of the cereal in a puff of smoke.
Box with cereal illustration    (E)    # 824400:
        This is a picture that goes with Leprechaun Cereal.
Fantasy Pig illustration    (E)    # 824265:
        This is a fantasy illustration of a pig.
Fantasy Cat    (E)    # 824255:
        This is a fantasy illustration of a cat.
Get-to-gether    (E)    # 824252:
        This is a picture for the children's fantasy, "Lemonade Magic."
Fantasy Skunk Image    (E)    # 824247:
        This is a picture of a fantasy skunk.
Fantasy Bear Picture    (E)    # 824242:
        This is a picture of a bear. It is for a children's story.
Boy with a Rabbit    (E)    # 824238:
        This is an illustration of a boy with a bunny.
Bull Dog Illustration    (E)    # 824233:
        The bull dog is waiting for his friend.
Happy Birthday    (E)    # 818231:
        Birthday balloons
Sweet Spring Ilust.    (E)    # 813032:
        A teen in his hammock finds out that spring means rain!
Spider image    (E)    # 813024:
        A spiderweb
Shamrock Illus.    (E)    # 813021:
        This is a Shamrock illustration for an article in the TWAU e-zine.
Leprechaun, Rainbow and Apples Illus.    (E)    # 813018:
        This is for a poem in the section, "How to Write Poetry."
Mother's Day mother illus.    (E)    # 813016:
        This is the mother who will get the poem that you're going to write.
Worm Boy Illustration    (E)    # 813014:
        This is a picture of a boy who is part worm. He wants to crawl in the mud!
Worm Illust.    (E)    # 813013:
        This is supposed to be a picture of a worm. Yes, I know, worms don't have feet.
Help! My Mother is a Toad illust.    (E)    # 812480:
        This is the image for a poem about a boy's mother who turns into a toad.
Toad Magic Lizard Illus.    (E)    # 812476:
        This is an illustration for the story about a boy who starts turning folks green.
Toad Magic illust - the turtle    (E)    # 812419:
        This is an illustration for a book about a boy who discovers his powers.
Toad Magic - the Croc Illus    (E)    # 812418:
        This is the story of a boy who discovers his power.
Toad Magic Illust - Toad    (E)    # 812417:
        A young boy discovers his powers.
My Dog and Cat    (E)    # 812416:
        This is an illustration for a poem about pets.
Aliens Aren't Green Illust.    (E)    # 812415:
        This is an illustration that proves that aliens aren't green.
The Toilet that Swallowed Illus.    (E)    # 812413:
        This is an illustration for a boy's mad adventures down the toilet.
The Hedgehog Illustration    (E)    # 812409:
        This is about a hedgehog who crawls into someone's backpack.
Blue Dinosaur    (E)    # 812330:
        This illustration goes with the story about a boy's mother who turns into a toad.
The Williwogga Illustration    (E)    # 812305:
        This is an illustration for a poem about a strange being who soothes.
Chicken Bones Illustration    (E)    # 811767:
        This is the imagination of a little girl as she thinks of Grandma's words.
My Grandma Said Illustr. 1    (E)    # 811764:
        This is an illustration for a TWAU story.
I Was Swallowed by the Toilet Illus. 1    (E)    # 811758:
        This is an illustration for a children's fantasy story.
The Green Balloon Illustration    (E)    # 811749:
        This is for a poem about a tired and sagging green balloon.
Fall Illustration    (E)    # 807652:
        This is an illustration for a children's book about the seasons and months.
Alien Falling into a Lemon Tree    (E)    # 806504:
        This is an illustration of an alien who falls from his ship. Ouch!
Easter Bunny's an Alien    (E)    # 806501:
        This is an illustration for a children's story about the Easter Bunny.
The Earth and Moon    (E)    # 806493:
        This is an illustration for a silly child's poem about our Solar System.
Our Solar System Illustration    (E)    # 806456:
        This is a map for a story. The numbers represent where the pilot went first, etc.
Fur Coat Illustration    (E)    # 806443:
        This is an illustration for a story about a boy who imagines growing a fur coat.
The Wonder of Easter Eggs Illustration    (E)    # 806416:
        A young orphan girl discovers how Easter eggs are made.
The Hare and the Tortoise Illustration    (E)    # 806288:
        This is an illustration for a story about a teenager who runs in a 6-mile race.
Crocodile King image    (E)    # 805677:
        This is the second picture for my story.
Dancing Crocodiles    (E)    # 805675:
        This is an illustration for one of my stories.
The Easter Bunny reading illust.    (E)    # 801535:
        This is for a story for TWAU e-zine. The Easter Bunny is reading the cow's poem.
The Seat Behind Me Illus.2    (E)    # 801528:
        This is an illustration for a story for TWAU.
The Boy Behind Me Image    (E)    # 801449:
        This is an illustration for a teen story.
Space Ship illustration    (E)    # 800605:
        This is an illustration for the children's story, the Alien and the Easter Bunny.
The Alien and the Easter Bunny illus.    (E)    # 800601:
        This is the illustration for a children's story I wrote.
Illus. 2 for the Bunny's Bad Day    (E)    # 800440:
        This is an illustration for a story about the Easter Bunny.
Bad Day for a Bunny illus.    (E)    # 800405:
        This is an illustration for a story about the Easter Bunny.
Mrs. Easter Bunny    (E)    # 800349:
        This is an illustration of Mrs. Easter Bunny which accompanies a poem.
Boy and Basketball illustration    (E)    # 800348:
        This is an illustration for a poem about a boy who brings his ball to school.
Sad illustration    (E)    # 800347:
        This is an illustration for a poem about sadness.
Lion Illustration    (E)    # 800346:
        This is the illustration of a lion which will accompany a poem.
The parade illustration    (E)    # 800222:
        This is an illustration for a poem in "How to Write Poetry".
The Tractor illustration    (E)    # 800210:
        This is an illustration for my children's book of vehicles.
The Train illustration    (E)    # 800209:
        This is an illustration for my chidlren's book about vehicles.
Space Shuttle    (E)    # 798139:
        This is an illustration from my children's book of vehicles.
Ambulance Illustration    (E)    # 797619:
        This is an illustration for my children's book about vehicles.
Bookmobile Illustration    (E)    # 797618:
        This is an illustration for my children's book about vehicles.
Garbage Truck    (E)    # 797594:
        This is a picture for my childrens' book of vehicles.
Postman's Vehicle    (E)    # 797592:
        This is a picture for my book about vehicles.
Plain Car, Wish Car    (E)    # 794788:
        This is an illustration for my vehicle book.
Simon's Week    (E)    # 794785:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The Limo    (E)    # 794743:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
First Car    (E)    # 794729:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Race Cars    (E)    # 794716:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The Fire Engine    (E)    # 794715:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The Police Car    (E)    # 794712:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The Semi Illustration    (E)    # 794695:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The Cement Mixer    (E)    # 794460:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Dump Truck    (E)    # 794458:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Terry's Jeep    (E)    # 794453:
        This is an illustration for the vehicle book.
Sports Car    (E)    # 794440:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Future Car    (E)    # 794438:
        This is an illustration for my book about vehicles.
Old Car illustration    (E)    # 794425:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Bicyclist    (E)    # 794422:
        This is an illustration for my book about vehicles.
taxi illustration    (E)    # 794383:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
The tow truck    (E)    # 794382:
        This is an illustration for my book about vehicles.
Backhoe    (E)    # 794381:
        This is an illustration for my book on vehicles.
Bulldozer    (E)    # 794379:
        This is an illustration for my children's book of vehicles.
Matchcar    (E)    # 794375:
        This is an illustration for the book of poems about cars.
School bus image    (E)    # 794368:
        This is an illustration of a school bus for my vehicle book.
Image for First Kiss    (E)    # 794337:
        This illustration is for the poem, "First Kiss."
Pick-up Truck Illustration    (E)    # 794121:
        This is an illustration for a children's book about vehicles.
Web Pig and Dog    (E)    # 790239:
        This is another picture for "King Pig of the Woods."
Big Pig    (E)    # 790107:
        This is an illustration of a very big pig. He thinks he is a king.
Goose from the Donkey    (E)    # 789986:
        This goose is in too much of a hurry to stop and see the beautiful flowers.
Frog on a Donkey's Nose    (E)    # 789979:
        The donkey and the frog are talking about the marvels of the world.
The Wise Frog    (E)    # 789976:
        This is the frog who calls the donkey's attention to the crocus.
Donkey and the Hyacinth Illust.    (E)    # 789974:
        This is an illustration of a donkey who stops to look at the flowers.
green alien leprichaun illustration    (E)    # 789935:
        Do you think this could be an alien leprichaun?
Alien on planet    (E)    # 789930:
        This is a friendly alien.
Blue elongated alien    (E)    # 789784:
        This alien wants your stories.
Webleprechaun    (E)    # 789783:
        This illustration is of a leprechaun.
Alien Visitor Illustration    (E)    # 789714:
        This is for the story about a visitor from outer space.
Friendly Elfboy    (E)    # 789302:
        The elfboy adopts to his color. Now he asks you to be his friend.
What Will His Parents Say    (E)    # 789301:
        The boy has turned green. What will his parents say about a green son?
Elf Going Down the Stairs Illustration    (E)    # 789299:
        The little boy who is now green and shrunk can barely be seen on the stairs.
Elf Clothes Illustration    (E)    # 789298:
        This is a picture of the poor little green boy realizing he shrunk.
Elf in Mirror Illustration    (E)    # 789294:
        This is a picture of a boy who wakes up to find that he's green.
Wearing Green on St. Patrick' s Day    (E)    # 789014:
        In this illustration, a child is being pinched because she forgot to wear green.
Mouse in His Hole    (E)    # 789011:
        This is the second illustration where the mouse hides in his hole.
Cat Chasing Mouse    (E)    # 789009:
        The cat is dreaming about chasing a mouse in this children's limerick.
Web bear and pear    (E)    # 789008:
        This is an illustration for a limerick about a bear and a pear.
Pink Dinosaur Illustration    (E)    # 789006:
        This is the dinosaur illustration for a dinosaur limerick.
The Daily Porker Announcement    (E)    # 786476:
        This is the Daily Porker, a newspaper that tells all the pigs the news.
Grounded Pig    (E)    # 786473:
        This is a picture for Iritegud's "The Flying Pig."
The Tent in the Backyard Illust.    (E)    # 786127:
        This is the tent that the boy and his brother stay in for a fun "camping trip."
Friendly Dragon at the End    (E)    # 786125:
        This is the conclusion of the story, "The Mermaid's Brother."
Ice Cream Cone    (E)    # 786122:
        This is an illustration of a giant, double-decker ice cream cone. Yummy!
Science Experiment    (E)    # 786120:
        The two boys tried something out and got an awful smell. I bet it was sulfur!
Making Brownies    (E)    # 786119:
        In this picture the brothers are cooking. I bet it smells great!
Bubblegum Fun    (E)    # 786118:
        This is a picture of the fun the boy and his brother are having chewing gum.
Old Gray Squirrel    (E)    # 786116:
        This is a picture of the old gray squirrel that lives in the boy's backyard.
A Mermaid's Brother    (E)    # 786114:
        This picture shows the boy all grown up swimming under the sea.
Cheetah Image    (E)    # 786113:
        This is an illustration of the cheetah from "A Mermaid's Brother."
Kangaroo    (E)    # 786110:
        A picture of the basketball playing kangaroo from "A Mermaid's Brother"
Lion Illustration    (E)    # 786047:
        This is a picture of a big, scary lion.
Scary Dragon    (E)    # 786011:
        This is an illustration for "A Mermaid's Brother."
Bears eating Pears illust.    (E)    # 785887:
        This goes with a poem about bears eating all a man's pears.
Dinosaur Knocking at the Door    (E)    # 785843:
        In this picture, the dinosaur is knocking at the door for the boy to come play.
Swimming in the Creek    (E)    # 785840:
        This is a picture of the dinosaur and boy having a good time in the creek.
Dinosaur Crying    (E)    # 785834:
        This illustration shows the dinosaur crying because the children call him "fat."
Dinosaur Riding a Bike    (E)    # 785830:
        This is an illustration of a dinosaur riding a bike. I'm afraid he doesn't fit.
Dinosaur Sliding Down a Rainbow Illust.    (E)    # 785820:
        This picture shows a dinosaur on his way for a visit, sliding down the rainbow.
Dinosaur Climbing a Rainbow Illust.    (E)    # 785818:
        This is a picture of a dinosaur going on a visit. Of course, he has to climb a rainbow.
Dinosaur Reading Card    (E)    # 785816:
        This is an illustration of a dinosaur reading his mail.
The father, a veterinarian    (E)    # 785634:
        This is an illustration for "The Owlers and Eaglers," a sci/fi story.
The Alien Owl    (E)    # 785632:
        This is an illustration for "Owlers and Eaglers," a sci/fi story.
The Friendly Creshols    (E)    # 785612:
        This is an illustration of the friendly Creshols who save him from the mean Tuba.
The Frightening Tuba Fish Attacks    (E)    # 785605:
        This is an illustration for the story, "Race on a Creshol," a teen's sci/fi.
The Camel    (E)    # 785594:
        This is an illustration for the "Whale and the Zebra," a children's tale.
The Whale and the Zebra    (E)    # 785589:
        This is an illustration for the "Whale and the Zebra," a children's story.
Whale    (E)    # 785584:
        This is the illustration for the whale in the "Whale and the Zebra."
Petstore    (E)    # 784281:
        This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love."
Standing Boy with dog    (E)    # 784278:
        This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love."
Sitting Boy    (E)    # 784277:
        This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love."
Days of the Week    (E)    # 784275:
        This is an illustration for "Puppy Love," a children's counting poem.
Web Begging puppy    (E)    # 784271:
        This a picture of a puppy begging for attention.
Valentine for readers    (E)    # 781639:
        This is a big heart for Valentine's Day.
Robotic Cook    (E)    # 781638:
        This is the illustration for "Einstein and Copernicus."
Time Travel Ship    (E)    # 781632:
        This is the ship that will skim time in the story "Einstein and Copernicus."
Time Travel Phone    (E)    # 781630:
        This is the phone that was invented in the story, "Einstein and Copernicus."
Bike rider    (E)    # 781623:
        This is for a story about time machines, robots, and theft.
Ideas Dragon    (E)    # 781553:
        This is the dragon who flies your dreams and ideas.
Cupid Falls in Love Illust.    (E)    # 781364:
        This illustration is for the teen's story, "Cupid Falls in Love."
Cupid Falls in Love Illus.    (E)    # 781360:
        This is the illustration for the story, "Cupid Falls in Love."
Illus. for Princess Vampire Victoria    (E)    # 781350:
        This illustration is for a short story about a princess who is also a vampire.
Image at the beginning for Dan    (E)    # 781339:
        This is an illustration for Writetight's "Imagination."
Image at end for Dan    (E)    # 781332:
        The little boy is a space ship captain.
Teacher with Valentine    (E)    # 779065:
        This is the teacher who smiles because he gave her a valentine.
The Valentine Exchange    (E)    # 778991:
        This is the illustration for a boy who gives a girl a Valentine.
Girl with Flashing Eyes    (E)    # 778988:
        This is the girl he does not see, the one whose anger shows in her face.
Goat Illustration    (E)    # 778948:
        This goat is Simon, the Bully, who has been magicked in "Toad Magic".
Valentine Fish    (E)    # 778947:
        This fish is wishing you all a happy Valentine's Day, and to get you writing.
Bunny    (E)    # 778904:
        This is a bunny for a haiku about rabbits.
Boy with Acne    (E)    # 778903:
        This boy wonders where his date will still like him even with pimples.
Magician With Words    (E)    # 778538:
        This is the magician who bids you to write.
Web Sock Alien    (E)    # 778535:
        This alien flying a sock is asking for your poems and stories.
Sleepytime with Dragon    (E)    # 778517:
        The boy wants the dragon to rock him to sleep on his tail.
Bedtime    (E)    # 778511:
        This is the final illustration for "If I Owned a Dragon."
Walking the Dragon    (E)    # 778458:
        This is an illustration for the children's story, "If I Owned a Dragon,"
The Green Orchid Illustration    (E)    # 778448:
        This is a real orchid put into a scanner.
The Computer    (E)    # 778439:
        This is the computer and desk which belongs to the story, "The Irish Computer."
Dragon in the Swimming Pool    (E)    # 778434:
        This is an illustration for "If I Owned a Dragon."
Dragon and His Parents    (E)    # 778430:
        This is an illustration for the story,"If I Owned a Dragon."
Dragon Playing Soccer    (E)    # 778428:
        This goes with a story written for TWAU. The dragon is playing well.
Dragon Knocking at Door    (E)    # 777051:
        This is the dragon who comes knocking at the door at the end of "If I Were."
Poem by Me    (E)    # 777035:
        This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were."
Magician and fish    (E)    # 777032:
        This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were."
Dragon Food    (E)    # 777031:
        This is an illustration for a poem called "If I Owned a Dragon."
Witch    (E)    # 777029:
        This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were."
Princess with a frog    (E)    # 777028:
        This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were."
Another planet    (E)    # 776881:
        A little boy, unhappy with his world, wishes he were in outer space.
Good Sister    (E)    # 776879:
        This is what a little boy wishes his big sister were like.
cleaning alien    (E)    # 776872:
        This is the alien who cleans up dirty clothes and candy wrappers.
astronaut    (E)    # 776869:
        This is the picture when he's all grown up.
Little Brother    (E)    # 776866:
        This is the picture of a boy's little brother who does not want to be read to.
big sister    (E)    # 776862:
        This is an illustration for the story, "I Wish I Were in Outer Space."
Grandma with bandage    (E)    # 776856:
        This is an illustration for a poem about wishing yourself elsewhere.
Robot    (E)    # 776719:
        This is the illustration of a robot for the story, "I Wish I Were In Outer Space."
I wish I were - alien illus.    (E)    # 776110:
        This is the little alien who will say nice things when the boy reads to him.
Cindy's Rendezvous Illust.    (E)    # 776105:
        This is the picture of Cindy's prince as he waits by the wishing well.
If I Owned a Dragon Illus.    (E)    # 776104:
        This is the dragon the boy is dreaming up.
Magician illustration    (E)    # 776069:
        This is the magician that an alien saw at the fair.
Alien Village Illust.    (E)    # 776065:
        This is a children's model of a village designed for aliens who might need a place.
Illustration for the Wrong Prince    (E)    # 776060:
        This is the illustration for a story about a princess who wakes up to a frog.
Space Romance    (E)    # 776050:
        A young man takes his girl friend to a moon to propose.
Outer Space Bound Illustration    (E)    # 776039:
        This is the illustration for the Outer Space Bound February Editorial.
Valentine Poem- the teacher Illust.    (E)    # 775999:
        This is an illustration for a children's Valentine poem.
Valentine poem - mother    (E)    # 775986:
        This is an illustration for a Valentine's Poem. A little boy gives to his mother.
Three Horned Dinosaur    (E)    # 775978:
        This is an illustration for Toad Magic.
Count Flores    (E)    # 775868:
        This is an illustration of Count Flores transporting his bride.
The Elves and the Cat    (E)    # 773164:
        This is an illustration for TWAU e-zine for children. It accompanies a story.
Golden Gate Bridge Illustration    (E)    # 767273:
        This is an illustration of the Golden Gate Bridge in California.
Disneyland Matterhorn Illustration    (E)    # 767272:
        This is an illustration of the Matterhorn at Disneyland.
Redwood Tree    (E)    # 767269:
        This is an illustration of a redwood tree. It is meant for The World Around Us E-zine.
Child's Map of California    (E)    # 765985:
        This is an illustration for the World Around Us.
Kitchen Queen    (E)    # 765573:
        This is an illustration for a poem about entering the kitchen and cooking.
Planet Fantasy    (E)    # 765206:
        This is an illustration for The World Around Us e-zine.
Freckles Fish    (E)    # 764821:
        This is an illustration for the World Around Us e-zine.
Limerick fish    (E)    # 764805:
        This is an illustration for The World Around Us e-zine.
Swim Away    (E)    # 764790:
        This is another illustration for the January editorial for The World Around Us e-zine.
teacher    (E)    # 764233:
        This is an illustration from the Seussified day at school.
slide at night    (E)    # 764231:
        This is an illustration for a vampire story
The goat    (E)    # 764229:
        This is an illustration for what happens when a student has a Seussified day.
Two-headed teacher    (E)    # 764228:
        This is the first of several illustrations of the Seussified adventures of one student.
The Angels at Play    (E)    # 764226:
        This is an illustration for a poem about lightning and thunder.
The Monster Ball    (E)    # 764224:
        This is an illustration for a poem about monsters having a dance.
Toothbrush    (E)    # 764220:
        This is an illustration for a silly poem about being afraid of my toothbrush.
Talking squirrel illustration    (E)    # 764217:
        This is an illustration of a squirrel up in his tree. It is for TWAU.
California map    (E)    # 764160:
        This is a children's map of California. It accompanies my biography.
Fish and the dragon    (E)    # 764114:
        This illustration is for the January issue of the World Around Us e-zine.
exotic bird    (E)    # 764096:
        This is simply an exotic bird
Two Angry Snow People    (E)    # 764094:
        This is an illustration for my newsletter.
Being Real - Teddy    (E)    # 763952:
        This is an illustration for a story about a teddy bear who becomes real.
The Farm Illustration    (E)    # 763947:
        This is an illustration for a story about aliens invading a farm. The animals save us!
Blind men and the Elephant    (E)    # 763901:
        This is an illustration of four blind men with an elephant. Read the article to find why.
Silly Sammy Illustration    (E)    # 763828:
        This is an illustration for a children's poem about reading books.
Child's Moon    (E)    # 763826:
        A child ponders the moon. To him it looks deliciously like pie.
Dragon and girl    (E)    # 763822:
        This is an illustration for a children's poem about a dragon attack.
Snow People    (E)    # 763820:
        This is an illustration to go with a children's poem about snow people.
mermaid    (E)    # 761794:
        This is an illustration for an essay on children's poetry writing.
bears    (E)    # 761792:
        This is an illustration for a poem I wrote about bears eating a man's pears.
earth    (E)    # 761791:
        This is an illustration for an article in TWAU.
The Elf    (E)    # 761453:
        This is an illustration for a story about Santa and a special reindeer.
Family    (E)    # 760843:
        This picture is for a children's poem about families and the holidays.
The Dryer    (E)    # 760842:
        This is an illustration for a poem about the dryer we steals socks.
Socknapping Alien    (E)    # 760834:
        A poem about an alien who comes in and steals socks.
Alien at a football game    (E)    # 760830:
        This is an illustration of a poem in which an alien lands at a football game.
Girl with Box    (E)    # 760792:
        This is an illustration for Outer Space Bound, a column I write for TWAU.
White Kitten    (E)    # 760782:
        This is an illustration for a story about a kitten who finds its home.
Finished puzzle table    (E)    # 760758:
        This is one of two illustrations for "The Winter of Love."
The Snowman and the Boy Illustration    (E)    # 760382:
        This is an illustration for a poem about a little boy and his snowman.
Jack Frost illustration    (E)    # 760366:
        This is an illustration for my poem about Jack Frost.
The puzzle table    (E)    # 760363:
        This is a picture of a table with puzzle pieces. It goes with my story.
Web House    (E)    # 760359:
        This is an illustration for my story, "The Winter of Love."
Boy and Bathtub    (E)    # 760350:
        This is an illustration for "Rubber Ducky and Chocolate Syrup."
Cat with Butterfly    (E)    # 758469:
        This is a picture from fantasy. His claws are not out to hurt the butterfly.
Bobby and the Little Green Alien pic.    (E)    # 758461:
        An alien comes down to visit Bobby and they talk about writing stories.
blue alien and elf    (E)    # 757758:
        This is an illustration for the TWAU e-zine.
My picture    (E)    # 757545:
        This is me.
Friendly Alien and Me    (E)    # 757517:
        This is an illustration for the new e-zine. It is me meeting a friendly alien.
Snake and Boy    (E)    # 757499:
        This is a picture of a snake and a boy slightly afraid of it.
Horse and Donkey    (E)    # 757480:
        The donkey and the horse are having a conversation about Thanksgiving.
Princess    (E)    # 757447:
        This is an illustration to go with one of my stories.
Missing Latin Club Money    (E)    # 757390:
        The Latin Club's money disappeared. Who stole it? Travel into high school to see.
Alien Animals    (E)    # 757259:
        This is an illustration for a children's poem about how animals talk.
Animals Playing Baseball    (E)    # 757215:
        This is a picture to illustrate one of my stories
Cat with Feather    (E)    # 756292:
        This cat has just caught his feather. Water color.

#790369:   The Virtuous Vampire    (13+)     [Top]
This folder contains my vampire stories. Enter for a pleasant bite.    (21 items)

Letter to Buffett    (ASR)    # 857673:
        This is the letter a confused, old historian writes to his financial adviser.
Sempre (Always)    (E)    # 1667163:
        This is a flash fiction of precisely 100 words, no word repeated.
The Redeemed    (ASR)    # 948908:
        He gave up his soul to bring his wife back from death.
Vampire Meals    (13+)    # 842568:
        One vampire discovered that women had gotten too skinny.
Dating Ken    (18+)    # 904009:
        The senior initiated her into his world. She wasn't prepared, nor was he ...
I Almost Threw Out My Geritol    (13+)    # 809550:
        What happens when a ninety-year-old man becomes a vampire?
Bride of the Vampire    (18+)    # 941160:
        This is for the Stake and Garlic Vampire Contest. Watch out!
Little Velvet Vampire: A Kinder Tale    (E)    # 906207:
        This is a tale written for a young child.
Such a Handsome Man    (13+)    # 883392:
        Her neighbor never noticed her until the dark night when she knocked on his door.
Mr. Meanie    (ASR)    # 815002:
        A young girl goes to sell Girl Patch cookies but ends her visit feeling drained.
Don't Tell Me That Vampires    (ASR)    # 787170:
        He dreamed of being a hero like Superman, and why should that change, just because. . .
The New Recruit    (ASR)    # 841461:
        The count turns a young punk into a vampire, and boy, is he sorry!
Falling Off the Wagon, Again    (13+)    # 853212:
        One vampire has the best of intentions.
Lorelei    (ASR)    # 870998:
        The most frightening vampire does not just sup on blood.
The Dust of Caralee    (13+)    # 1668692:
        She fasted for love ~~~
When Life Goes Akimbo    (13+)    # 1354883:
        This started as a Writer's Cramp. I don't know how it grew so dark . . .
Sandorville III    (13+)    # 1246629:
        Sandorville, although a full-fledged vampire, cannot hear.
A Life-Changing Moment    (13+)    # 939390:
        She was a normal high school kid until she had that life-changing moment.
The Vampire and the Wolves    (ASR)    # 903968:
        He took a walk one night, and almost met with trouble.
The Vampire    (E)    # 877540:
        This is for the Stake and Garlic contest.
Vampire Venue    (E)    # 790332:
        This is the entry. Through this door. . .

#790793:   Welcome to the Wild West    (13+)     [Top]
This folder is the welcome mat. Come on in and sit a spell.    (6 items)

A Choir of Prairie Dogs    (ASR)    # 781464:
        Kurt roams the prairie searching for sinners. He preaches with a Bible and a gun.
Christmas Spirit Visits the Wild West    (E)    # 790748:
        Her dead husband sent "Christmas Spirit" to be a matchmaker.
Bet and the Stranger    (13+)    # 656578:
        A stranger rides into Laredo and changes everything...
The Tale of Schoolmarm Kate    (ASR)    # 955938:
        This is the story of Kate, a diminutive but audacious young teacher.
Shaara Horse    (E)    # 1185794:
        This is a horse with my name.
Welcome to the Wild West    (E)    # 790792:
        This is the welcome mat through which you can pass if you have your horse and hat.

#997382:   SLAMs: Poetry by Summons    (18+)     [Top]
Here we go again in the roly poly month of August.    (33 items)

Bird Days and Nights    (E)    # 817559:
        They do not know or understand my secret of the quill.
Exposed    (E)    # 870865:
        There was no privacy when . . .
Bond of Union by M. C. Escher    (E)    # 869922:
        Escher's painting of a couple brings a story to my fingers.
Breathing Artist Breath    (E)    # 822595:
        I create using models fashioned of words.
Bird in Hand    (E)    # 999568:
        Challenge #2: Silent/Secret/Quiet Accomplishment
The End of Symmetry    (ASR)    # 1006296:
        The geometry of the relationship was sublime, but the equation didn't pan out.
Two Poems: Complaint and Praise    (ASR)    # 1009839:
        These are both science poems about space, my favorite kingdom.
The Beginning of Our Tomorrows    (E)    # 1107504:
        July 21, 1969
Come Back to Me, Dear Benjamin    (ASR)    # 997384:
        He thought, he experimented, he philosophied, he analyzed. What more could a woman want?
Directions for Smooth Coasting    (ASR)    # 866312:
        Being single should come with directions.
Life Scars    (ASR)    # 867795:
        People and events leave scars which we wear in our eyes or. . .
A Man Can Only Die Once    (ASR)    # 824044:
        Wrong decisions guided his life, and each time the penalty came, he died a little more.
The City: A Cautionary Tale    (ASR)    # 1110266:
        The city is not safe for us country folk.
The Light    (ASR)    # 867229:
        She drifted, seeking, and then she saw.
Stars of Loneliness    (ASR)    # 823013:
        The stars can bring a romantic adventure or light up the fact that you are alone.
In the Cave of My Mind    (E)    # 1115967:
        The retreat I chose when life was a little more than my child-ego could deal with . . .
Like Soured Milk    (ASR)    # 1113746:
        Sour grapes on soured milk: love.
Warmth    (E)    # 1003027:
        In fantasy lie different customs.
A Terzanelle By An Unhappy Desk    (ASR)    # 871013:
        A desk protests about living in the office of a writer.
The Monk    (E)    # 869564:
        I went out to dinner with my brother. Oh, dear...
The Black Hole of Mind    (E)    # 869051:
        Where do the memories go, all those things I've forgotten?
The Rosenberg Case    (13+)    # 868881:
        The Rosenbergs gave sketchings to the Russians. Did they deserve their fate?
The Politician    (E)    # 866917:
        The USA has one of the best systems of government, but...
At the End    (ASR)    # 865595:
        Out with a whimper
Meek    (E)    # 822157:
        I'm not groveling, just elegantly conscientious and industrious, crawling in my muck?
A Single Ray of Purple    (ASR)    # 821599:
        A Friday evening perspective.
I Hang My Hat of Cordiality, But . . .    (E)    # 821103:
        Two landscapes dwell in my inner mind as I walk the path of days.
Bound for Andromeda & Sleepin’ In    (13+)    # 820802:
        I don't want to spend my time sleeping; soon there'll be plenty of time for that.
There Are Questions, And Then . . .    (ASR)    # 820492:
        Are you sure you understand the questions you are questioning?
On, Off Again, Company Star    (E)    # 819310:
        With brilliant, blinding streaks of light, he wowed us, but he faded.
Eating Hemlock Is Such Fun!    (ASR)    # 818306:
        When a fellow writer always wrote dark tales of suicide, I wrote her a poem.
Raul    (13+)    # 817149:
        A man I knew once for a short time...
Ignition of the Solution    (ASR)    # 815616:
        Information must be sorted, melded, and fermented for a novel solution to erupt.

#1552060:   NaNo Folder    (ASR)     [Top]
This folder will house my attempts to complete the NaNo.    (2 items)

Frowning Across the Lines of Time    (13+)    # 1820930:
        A time-travel story and a love story
[Character Folder: Character Name]    (ASR)    # 1569064:
        This is for a novel I'm writing, but it has nothing to do with NaNo.

#1553994:   My Writing.com Newsletters    (ASR)     [Top]
These are my past newsletters. If you missed one, take a peek. (Mainly Fantasy)    (3 items)

My Newsletters (Mainly Fantasy)    (ASR)    # 1531809:
        These are the Newsletters I have written so far for Writing.com.
Fantasy Images    (E)    # 1657031:
        These are for the fantasy newsletter. Note: When you click on the image, it enlarges.
The Battle Between Good vs. Evil    (ASR)    # 1561151:
        This is a poll for May's FANTASY NEWSLETTER.

#1569064:   Character Folder: Character Name    (ASR)     [Top]
This is for a novel I'm writing, but it has nothing to do with NaNo.     (5 items)

Emotional    (ASR)    # 1575027:
        What is behind and inside Leanne's eyes?
POV -- Leanne    (13+)    # 1574028:
        School days aren't pleasant for a loner.
Fictitious Character Bio    (13+)    # 1573497:
        This is an assignment about my character.
Leanne    (E)    # 1569120:
        Leanne, for a novel
Intro Paragraph    (E)    # 1569062:
        Introducing Leanne, a girl with problems of an incendiary nature.

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