Phylis

Women have come a long way in leveling the playing field in their relationships with men. In the fifties, there was a double standard concerning responsibility for children out of wedlock.

Sometimes we draw strength from family.

It's frustrating to be put on hold for long periods of time.

I pray that God helps me be a better person.

This is a review of an inspirational story of a boy who overcomes his situation in life and becomes a successful educator and coach.

This is a poem about whether or not having another hour to tell someone what's in your heart will help ease the pain of losing him.

I have trouble understanding how someone can exist in this world with no one to care about him, and I feel ashamed that In a country this rich, we can't seem to find a way to help them.

Simple times shared often create powerful memories.

Teenagers make a pact to become pregnant.

This poem consists of a series of haikus describing anger's destructive nature.

Marie realizes that the legacy her parents left is much richer than gold.

I wrote this after listening to a friend who was going through a rough patch in her marriage. She sounded so tired and alone.

It's important to stop and count our blessings.

This poem is a reflection of how we sometimes must accept life-changing events because they are outside our realm of control.

This is a poem about a vacation we once took where everything seemed to go wrong.

Getting older shouldn't cause a person to stop dreaming, learning, and loving life.

This article is about boosting your metabolism by choosing activities that can be worked into a daily routine without forcing you to change your lifestyle.

While observing nursing home residents, I reflected on how their lives had changed.

Reunions bring loved ones together and sometimes help family members through difficult times.

So many people, like my mother, seem lost in this world. They are not completely gone, but we can no longer reach them.

An extended metaphor showing my love for my grandson.

This poem is about the joy of spending time with my grandson.

I wrote this shortly after the loss of my brother.

Thank God for a beautiful day.

Mothers want to protect their children but must realize children need freedom to grow and enjoy life.

When my brother died, I made friends with someone who knew my brother and missed him too.

Some days are simply not as happy and bright as others.

Love and understanding are necessary in order to help someone you love through the grieving process.

This poem shows how my mother's hugs made me feel safe and loved.

This is an uplifting reflection of someone's soul escaping mortal pain and rushing to Heaven.

This is a nostalgic look at a simpler time of my life.

Tiffany Shepherd, a biology teacher, says she lost her job because of her part time job.

This is a story about a boy who want to run as fast his friend, Thunder, but learns that it is also good to slow down and enjoy life.

After my brother died, I couldn't shake the profound feeling of loss or the fear of losing someone else close to me.