This is a collection of poems inspired by life. My childhood was not easy but I was not alone. I wrote these as a way to heal myself as words cruelly spoken became my prison. I grew as I wrote them and I realized only I had the power to change my life. The character of a person is not measured by the beauty on the outside but by the beauty of their heart, the power to forgive and the gift of love. I hope these words can help others as they have helped me. You are not alone

YOUR SIX MOST DANGEROUS ENEMIES : An After-the-Lesson Visit With “Napoleon Hill” in book “THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN SIXTEEN LESSONS” Every person on earth is afraid of something. Most fears are inherited. In this essay you may study the six basic fears which do the most damage. Your fears must be mastered before you can win in any worthwhile undertaking in life. Find out how many of the six fears are bothering you, but more important than this, determine, also how to conquer these...

Being born in Guatemala, a Third World country, I was brought to Canada and placed in foster care. As a child, teen, and young adult, I fought hard to find my “place” in our world.  There is a small handful of people I would like to thank for giving me the courage to share my innermost feelings: my love, Chris Moran, who always nourishes my emotions; a true friend, Sheila Braund, who saved me from a dark path; and my children, who remind me that the sun will shine tomorrow. ...

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is one of America’s greatest and most dark and mysterious writers. The circumstances surrounding his untimely death are still unknown, as is what made him tick. Part of the American Romantic Movement, Poe is best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, and he was one of the first Americans to master the art of the short story. Long before Sherlock Holmes became famous, Poe invented the genre of detective fiction, and his works influenced...

25 poems of love dedicated to my then girlfriend Gaynor. These are suitable whether you are straight or gay.

A 'sonnet' is a structure of poetry that originated in Italy. The term sonnet is actually derives from the Italian word sonetto, which means 'little song' or 'little sound'. A Sicilian poet named Giacomo da Lentini is endorsed by many as its inventor. Sonnets are commonly 14 lines long and carry a distinct model of rhymes that varies from one culture to another.While I have concocted many different forms of poetry over the last twenty plus years I've been writing, for some reason I...

Valzain bored with his life of decadence and debauchery seeks out the mysterious Morthylla. Note: short story

The Journey is a charming tale of a young boy who goes on the ultimate adventure. He faces many challenges along the way in his search for meaning. The book is for older children and adults of all ages. Major moral subjects are touched upon in this fable.

This was a Nebula Award finalist for Best Short Story of 1971.::Solitude is corrosive. Love and companionship can heal wounds, but they take time. And even with all eternity to work in, there may never be enough time to do the job.

To identify with people with a captured mind, with no room for peace within, you are not alone. It will pass! This book Is dedicated to the people who took their lives before they could speak. Get those demons out of your head and down on paper, or just open your mouth; it may save your life.

The shadows can hide our darkest secrets and fears, but what if they cover more than we were lead to believe? In this story of personal horror, you will find the truth about the disappearance of Dave Newster, a regular man that was looking for some fun, but finds himself lost as the author slowly pushes the limits of reality to the dark depths of imagination.Do you really think you are alone?