Lesley Aeschliman
I am a freelance writer who serves as the Anime editor at BellaOnline.com. I also maintain two blogs: AeschTunes and Lesley's Musings... on Manga.
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DVD Review: You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownThis is a review of the DVD that Warner Home Video released for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 2010.
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DVD Review: Jem Season 3 Part 1This is a review of the second DVD box set that Rhino released for the 1980s cartoon, Jem.
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DVD Review: Jem the Complete 1st and 2nd SeasonsThis is a review of the first Jem DVD box set that Rhino released in 2004.
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DVD Review: This is America, Charlie BrownThis is a review of the This Is America, Charlie Brown DVD box set that was released by Paramount in 2006.
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DVD Review: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie BrownThis is a review of the Paramount's DVD release of "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" from 2003.
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DVD Review: "Schoolhouse Rock! Special 30th Anniversary Edition"This is a review of the Schoolhouse Rock! Special 30th Anniversary Edition DVD box set that was released in 2002.
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DVD Review: A Charlie Brown ValentineThis is a review of the DVD that Paramount Pictures released for "A Charlie Brown Valentine" in 2004.
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DVD Review: Be My Valentine, Charlie BrownThis is a review of the "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" DVD that was released by Paramount Pictures in 2003.
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DVD Review: Jem: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series!A review of the Jem: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series! DVD box set.
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DVD Review: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Animated)This is a review of the DVD release of the animated version of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas from 2000.
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DVD Review: Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerThis is a review of the DVD released in 2000 for the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas special.
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DVD Review: A Christmas Story (20th Anniversary Edition)This is a review of the 20th anniversary DVD release for A Christmas Story.
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DVD Review: A Charlie Brown ChristmasThis is a review of Paramount's DVD release of A Charlie Brown Christmas from 2000.
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DVD Review: A Charlie Brown ThanksgivingThis is a review of Paramount Pictures' DVD of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving that was released in 2000.
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Book Review: "Monkey: Folk Novel of China"This is a review of an abridged English translation of the ancient Chinese folk tale, Journey to the West.
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Is Invader Zim Inappropriate for Children?This piece takes a look at why I feel that "Invader Zim" is not inappropriate for children.
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Which of the Stars Wars Movies is the Best?This piece looks at the Star Wars film that I personally think is the best.
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TV Network Review: VH1This is a review of the cable network VH1.
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Should the Law Protect Child Stars of Reality Television Shows?This article argues that children in reality television shows should be protected by the law.
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Which is Better for Foreign Language Films: Dubbing or Subtitles?This piece takes a look at whether dubbing or subtitles is better for foreign language films.
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Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixThis is a review of the film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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TV Show Review: PuccaThis is a review of the animated series, "Pucca."
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Should Rent Be Shown in the Classroom?This piece takes a look at whether or not the film version of the hit Broadway musical Rent should be shown in the classroom.
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Should All Movies Be Captioned?This piece examines why all movies should be captioned.
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Taking a Child to Their First MovieThis piece gives some advice about taking a child to see their first movie in a movie theater.
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Remembering the 1980sIn this piece, I take a look back at my favorites from the my childhood in the 1980s.
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Should There Be Help for Children Who Cannot Afford School Lunches?This piece defends subsidized breakfast and lunch programs in schools.
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Should the Game of Tag Be Banned on School Grounds?This piece examines whether or not the game of tag should be banned on school grounds.
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Is it Better to Watch Movies in the Theater or on DVDs at Home?This piece examines whether it's better to watch films in a movie theater or on a DVD.
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The Best TV Cartoons for KidsThis piece takes a look at some of the best television cartoon series for children.
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Tips for PTA Passive Fund-RaisingThis piece provides information on some passive fund-raising ideas for PTAs.
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Should Public Schools Ban Halloween Parties?This piece examines whether or not public schools should ban Halloween parties.
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The First School I AttendedThis memoir takes a look back at the first elementary school that I attended.
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How to Prepare a Child for the School BusThis piece provides some helpful advice to prepare a child for riding the school bus for the first time.
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Should Students Be Penalized for Relatives' Behavior at Graduation?This article examines whether or not a student should have their diploma taken away because a relative misbehaved during a graduation ceremony.
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TV Show Review: Wonder PetsThis is a review of the Nick Jr. show, "Wonder Pets."
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Review: Schoolhouse RockThis is a review of the Schoolhouse Rock segments that aired on television back in the day.
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The Best Non-Television Watching Ways to Pass the TimeThis piece looks at various ways to pass the time besides just plopping down in front of the television and watching it.
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Should School Principals Review Articles for Student Publications?This piece looks at whether or not school principals should review articles for student publications.
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Should Teens Have Sex Education in School?This piece takes a look at whether or not teens should be receiving sex education in school.
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The Future of Pop Culture in the Internet AgeThis piece takes a look at how the Internet could shape the future of pop culture.
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Affordable Entertainment for the FamilyThis piece takes a look at entertainment that's affordable for a family.
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A Comparison of Target and WalmartThis piece talks about the differences between Target and Walmart.
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Email ScamsThis piece takes a look at some of the scams that are perpetuated through e-mail.
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The Differences Between a Snail Mail Letter and an E-MailThis article looks at the differences between 'œsnail mail' letters and e-mails.
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The Benefits of Constructive FeedbackThis piece takes a look at the benefits of constructive feedback.
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Which Genre is More Useful: Radio or Television?This piece examines whether radio or television is more useful.
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Is Listening to Music at Work Calming or Distracting?This piece examines whether or not listening to music can be calming or distracting while someone is working.
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The Effects of Reality Programming on the Quality of TelevisionThis article takes a look at how "reality" shows have affected the quality of television.
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Remembering the Cartoons of the 1980sThis article takes a look at some of the cartoons that were released in the 1980s.
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TV Show Review: Blue's CluesThis is a review of the Nick Jr. series, "Blue's Clues."
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Should Adult Cartoons Be Aired on Television?This piece looks at "adult" cartoons and whether or not they should be aired on television.
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The Characters in SpongeBob SquarePantsThis article takes a look at the main characters in the Nickelodeon series, "SpongeBob SquarePants."
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When I Met Deborah GibsonThis is a memoir from when I met Deborah Gibson at a meet-and-greet after a performance in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Assessing the Rise of American Idol Contestants to Celebrity StatusThis article examines whether or not various American Idol contestants have risen to celebrity status.
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Does Reality TV Help People Reach Instant Celebrity Status?This piece examines whether or not participants in reality TV shows reach instant celebrity status, and whether or not this celebrity status can be maintained for the long-term.
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How Posing for Playboy Can Hurt a Celebrity's CareerThis article takes a look at Deborah Gibson and her career after she posed for Playboy.
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Would You Buy More Media Products If There was a True Rating System?This piece looks at how whether or not a true rating system would effect media purchases.
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Memorable TV Cartoon Characters of the Past and PresentThis article includes the cartoon characters of the past and present that I personally find to be memorable.
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Sharing TV Shows from Your Youth with Your ChildrenThis article talks about how parents can share their favorite television shows from their youth with their own children.
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Do the Programs on Disney and Nickelodeon "Program" Kids?This piece takes a look at whether or not the programs on Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel "program" and "shape" children.
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TV Show Review: Avatar: The Last AirbenderThis is a review of the Nickelodeon series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
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TV Show Review: The BackyardigansThis is a review of the Nick Jr. series, "The Backyardigans."
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TV Show Review: Whose Line is It, Anyway?This is a review of the improvisational comedy series, "Whose Line is it, Anyway?"
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TV Show Review: The SimpsonsThis is a review of the FOX network series, "The Simpsons."
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TV Show Review: Dora the ExplorerThis is a review of the Nick Jr. series, 'œDora the Explorer.'
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TV Show Review: SpongeBob SquarePantsThis is a review of the Nickelodeon series, "SpongeBob SquarePants."
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Where Do I Stand?A poem from the point of a view of a speaker who is confused about the status of their relationship.
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This is NowA poem where a speaker is trying to convince someone to stop living in the past and face the present.
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FrustrationA poem from the point of view of a person who is frustrated because it seems as if no one will listen to them.
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EscapeA poem from the point of a view of a person who feels trapped in their life and wanting to find an escape.
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That FeelingA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is concerned about something that they're feeling.
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Never Give UpA poem where the speaker is trying to convince someone to not give up.
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Shadow of MyselfA poem from the point of view of a woman looking back at her past and realizing how much she has changed.
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EmptinessA poem about the emptiness a person feels when someone they care about goes away.
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ShatteredA poem from the point of view of a speaker who has learned that nothing in their life was as it seemed.
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Empty WordsA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is having trouble believing what someone else is telling them,
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Sleep Deprived ParentsA poem from the point of view of a mother taking care of a young infant.
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When I Think of YouA poem from the point of view of someone thinking about the one that they love.
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Years Go ByA poem from the point of view of a parent who has watched their child grow up.
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SilenceA poem about silence and loneliness.
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EyesA poem where the speaker is talking about the eyes.
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I AmA poem I wrote to help explain who I am.
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SolitudeThis is a poem about being along and feeling like you're in solitude.
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Christmas ShoppingThis poem is all about Christmas shopping.
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This LifeSimply put, this is a poem about life.
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Another Love Gone WrongA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is going through another love that's gone wrong.
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If Only You Knew MeA poem from the point of view of a speaker wishing that someone they know would understand them better.
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MondaysA poem where the speaker laments the fact that they don't like Mondays.
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Last NightA poem that tells a story about domestic violence.
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BlueA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is feeling blue over someone they cared about leaving them without saying goodbye.
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In My DreamsThe speaker of this poem is describing what happened to them in a couple of their dreams.
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I Hear YouA poem where the speaker is telling another person that they are listening to them, even at times when it seems that they're not.
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Don't AskA poem where the speaker isn't having a very good day, is making mistakes, and everything seems to be going wrong.
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Credit CardsA poem about the dangers of using credit cards.
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TimeThis is a poem about time.
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Another SurpriseA poem from the point of view of a speaker who has been blindsided by a surprise in their life.
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All Work and No PlayA poem from the point of view of someone having to work, even though the day is a holiday.
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Wanting Time to FlyA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is eagerly waiting for something, and wants the time to fly on by.
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StressA poem from the point of view of someone who's going through a bit of stress in their life.
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Positive Frame of MindA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is feeling positive about how their life is going.
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WaitingA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is having to wait for something that they really want.
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Darkness in My LifeA poem where the speaker wants to get away from the darkness they feel in their life, and find the light of hope.
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True LoveA simple poem about true love.
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Unexpected TruthA poem written from the point of view of a speaker who has learned that things were not as they seemed with someone that they know.
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Games of PoliticsA poem from the point of view of an American who's frustrated with the state of American politics.
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Music of LoveA poem about being in love, and comparing the love of another with music.
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Another BirthdayA poem about celebrating another birthday and looking ahead to another year.
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Disaster from Out of NowhereA poem about going through a major life-changing event and struggling to believe that things will get better.
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Take Some ResponsibilityA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is frustrated with another person who refuses to take responsibility for their actions.
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WorriesA poem from the point of view of someone going through a lot of worry in their life.
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No HolidayA poem where the speaker is lamenting having to work on a holiday to help make ends meet.
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Ode to ChocolateA poem from the point of view of a chocoholic.
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Love is in the AirA poem about the feeling of love that's in the air right around Valentine's Day.
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Sick with a ColdA poem that I wrote while I was trying to get over a cold.
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Time Slips ByA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is getting older and realizing how time is slipping by them.
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Dream of BrotherhoodA poem where the speaker talks about the dream of achieving world peace.
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Things Aren't Always What They SeemA poem where the speaker is trying to tell someone to not hide behind a fake image they are trying to project to others.
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End of Winter BreakA poem I wrote after my kids' winter break ended.
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Out with the Old, in with the NewA poem where the speaker is happy to see the year coming to a close, and hoping for a better year the next year.
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The Holidays Are Here AgainA poem about the holiday season.
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BirthdayI wrote this poem about celebrating my youngest child's birthday.
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Goodbye is Coming SoonA poem I wrote after learning that a loved one was not expected to live much longer.
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Holiday SeasonA poem about the Christmas holiday season.
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Pushed AsideA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is being pushed away by someone that the speaker cares about.
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A ReminderA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is in need of a reminder that life isn't always bad.
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Change of TimeA poem about how people come and go in our lives, and how sometimes we wish someone from our past will return into our life.
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Dark DaysA poem where the speaker is encouraging someone who is going through hard times to try and believe that things will get better.
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Sorting Things OutA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is trying to sort out fact from fiction after someone is filling their head with doubts.
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The Same Old PoliticsA poem written from the point of view of a voter going through election fatigue.
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Stress and FrustrationA poem where the speaker is trying to encourage someone who is stressed out to slow down and take it easy.
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Don't Give UpThis is a poem that is trying to encourage someone to not give up, no matter how bad things may seem.
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Teenage YearsA poem from the point of view of a parent whose child is heading toward the teenage years.
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Unwanted ColdA poem I wrote while I was suffering from a cold.
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Worn OutA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is worn out from their day, and wishing they could get some rest. Unfortunately, the speaker still has some work to do before they can call it a day.
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Figuring Out LifeA poem from the point of view of someone trying to figure out their life.
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New BeginningThis is a poem where the speaker is trying to convince someone to try and take their life in a different direction.
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Change of WeatherA poem lamenting overly warm weather, but knowing that the seasons will be changing sooner rather than later.
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Keeping My Head UpA poem about trying to stay positive and optimistic, even in the face of confusion.
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Not What I PlannedI wrote this poem after experiencing a ruined weekend getaway and all the stress associated with it.
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Make it Through the WeekA poem written on a Monday, where the author is lamenting how busy the week will be and longing for the weekend to come around again.
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Trying to Get OverA poem about someone trying to get over hurtful events from their past.
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FearThis is a poem about someone who is living in fear.
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War of WordsA poem lamenting the state of politics and politicians in the United States.
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What a Mess!A poem inspired by the messes my youngest child likes to make over the course of the day as she plays.
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Bad NewsA poem I wrote in the wake of receiving some bad news.
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RainA poem I wrote after experiencing dark and rainy days for several days in a row.
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Social NetworkingA poem about trying to reconnect with people from your past through social networking sites.
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Time FliesA poem I wrote about my youngest child's preschool year coming to an end.
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A Cold SpringA poem I wrote on an unusually cold May morning.
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BlindsidedA poem about being caught off-guard by unexpected bad news.
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ParanoiaA poem about a person who is paranoid and is afraid to live life to the fullest.
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Woman of WordsThis poem is written in memory of the woman who was the 'œresident poet' at my church.
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Setting SunA poem about the end of the day.
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Getting Back to NormalA poem about trying to get your life back to normal after going through some upheaval.
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BlahA poem about needing to get things done, but not having the energy to do them.
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SpringA poem about anticipating the return of the season of spring.
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Worn Out and TiredA poem about feeling worn out, tired, and stressed.
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From Out of NowhereA poem about being taken aback by unexpected news.
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SunshineA poem about feeling good about life.
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LossA poem about feeling a loss after having to say goodbye.
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So TiredA poem about being tired.
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WordsA poem about the power of words.
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Wasting My Time?The speaker of this poem wonders whether or not it's futile to try to get ahead in their life.
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Why Did Our Love End?A poem from the point of view of a speaker looking back and wondering where their relationship went wrong.
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Being a Work-at-Home MomThis piece talks about what it's like being a work-at-home mother.
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Are New Year's Resolutions Necessary?This piece examines whether or not it's necessary to make New Year's resolutions.
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Where Are You?The speaker of this poem wonders what happened to someone who left their life years earlier.
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The Ties of LoveA poem about how love ties a couple together.
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Test of TruthA poem from the point of view of a speaker doubting the sincerity of a relationship.
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Tell Me What's on Your MindA poem from the point of view of a speaker who wants to reach out and help someone.
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Things Happen so SoonA poem about how the unexpected seems to happen and how people can be caught off-guard.
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Too Good to Be TrueA poem about how some things that look good on the surface may actually be too good to be true.
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SurvivalA poem about trying to survive in life when times are hard.
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Shattering the ImageThe speaker of this poem is giving advice to someone who may not be happy with who they are.
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SeductionA poem about the temptations and seductions we face in our lives.
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Seasons ChangeA poem examining life through the motif of the changing seasons.
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Silent CryThe narrator in this poem tells about a young woman who is feeling suicidal.
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So AloneA poem from the point of view of a speaker who feels alone while going through a rough time in their life.
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RevolutionA poem from the point of view of a speaker who is coming to understand that they need to make a change in their life.
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RegretA poem that encourages the reader not to dwell on regrets.
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Rainy DaysThe speaker in this poem talks about the mood that they sometimes feel on a rainy day.
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The PromiseA poem about childhood friends growing up and going their separate ways.
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ParadiseA poem looking at how different people's situations can lead them to have different ideas of what paradise can be.
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No TimeA poem about being busy, and not having time to do the things that you want to do.
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Not so Long AgoThe speaker of the poem is looking back and realizing how much they have changed in such a short amount of time.
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No One KnowsA poem about trying to hide your secrets from the world.
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Nothing Lasts ForeverThis is a poem about how, on the surface, nothing seems to last forever.
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My LifeA poem about being happy with your life, even if others disagree with how you live it.
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Message of LoveA poem about someone wanting to express their feelings to the object of their affection.
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Missed OpportunityA poem about how we miss opportunities when we are living our lives.
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Love Will Find a WayA poem about not giving up on love.
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Let Me KnowA poem about somebody wanting to be there for a friend through the good and the bad.
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Living in TurmoilA poem about living a busy and frantic life.
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Lost in My DreamsA poem about losing yourself in your dreams.
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Love's EndA poem about looking back at a love that came to an end.
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I'm the OneA poem of a parent and their devotion to their child.
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This Love is RealA poem about knowing that your relationship is real.
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Into Thin AirThis poem wonders about problems disappearing into thin air.
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InsanityA poem where the speaker accuses someone of being insane.