Content: parent

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One of the hardest things in life for me has been learning that I must choose who I have in my life in order to improve my life experience. It can be very painful lesson when applied to the people to whom we are indebted for an upbringing. Regardless of what they may be like as human beings, its a tough call to free yourself from abuse, or pain when it involves letting go of someone who was present in your life as a child, or even as an adult. Blood relation or not, separating yourself from someone who mistreats you can be the hardest bond to break, emotionally, socially, or ethically. This piece explores the painful realities of a parental relationship that required a severing of bonds to recover from. Tell me what you think, and forgive me if its rather harsh, The struggle to survive that home was challenging, and it took years for me to release the person in question. This piece is about ten years old, but I pulled it out, reworked it, and now here it is for your consideration.

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A love story between Pierce and Katherine. Pierce loves katherine without quite realizing it, and Kat knows nothing about it. In fact, if she knew, she'd consider it ludicrous. Then Katherine's life changes, inside and out. Searching for her roots, she encounters disappointment, danger and more danger. Luckily, Pierce remains at her side to help her muddle through. Still, can she find her heart...or her way home?

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This is an experiment. After reading 100 literary journals it seems they like life's underbelly best. Pls let me know general impression, the usual nits, but also about consistency in her voice - uneducated. I haven't used the compulsory f-word but if its needed, advise where to insert. Thanks!

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I thought I'd jump into this poetry thing and see how it feels. Any comments are welcome.

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