Shaheen Darr
Shaheen resides in UK and is a freelance writer. Though she writes about small businesses http://shaheen-smallbusinesses.blogspot.com/ she also enjoys writing poetry and short stories.
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Freelance writer, bloggerInterests
Writing, movies, walking, gardening, reading, poetry, yoga, interior design, natural health, women's issues, cooking, business and accounts, ethnic fabrics, hand made jewellery, environmental issues, water conservation,Motto
Stay positive when life takes a downturn - What goes down has to come up again
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There's a silver lining on every grey cloudcloud with silver lining -
Pictures of the royal wedding 2011Pictures of the royal wedding 2011 -
Lend Me the Key..Poem: Lend me the key -
The RealityA Poem
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My Best Self?Pondering over my best self
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With a Heavy Heart.......To all my AC friends
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Riddle Time!What am I? -
Travelling to Nairobi, KenyaNairobi, Kenya's Capital city -
The 2010 London MarathonVirgin London Marathon
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The Dark Cloud of SilenceSilence -
Robinson Crusoe and Girl Friday?A twist to the tale?
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Scenes of the Great Park in Windsor, UKSome scenes of the Great Park in Windsor, UK -
More Floral BeautiesSome more pictures of beautiful spring flowers -
What Color Am I?If you were asked this question? -
Close up views of flowers in the gardenCould not resist taking close up views of these spring/summer flowers in the garden -
An Update on the Eyjafjallajokull Volcanic Ash CloudThe Volcanic cloud continues its journey
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The Armour of ProtectionProtection
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Finally it Rained.......A welcome arrival -
Longings for Summer DaysSummer -
Cloud of Volcanic Dust Puts a Halt on Flights Across UKIcelandic Volcanic dust cloud puts a halt on air travel
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A piece of USA soil in BritainScenes of the Kennedy Memorial in Runnymede, Surrey in England -
Payday DramaHow many days to go before the month ends?
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A Take Away NightHow about a pizza tonight? -
Restoring FaithFor those who lose faith in love - A fictional poem -
A Prayer for You Dearest MotherOn mother's day, for a special mother
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Tips for Preparing for an InterviewHow to shine in an interview
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Women in Entrepreneurship Help Change CommunitiesWomen changing communities
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Silence Became GoldenThe gentler side
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When You Left Us.....In memory of a dear family member
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The Experience of Windsor Town CentreSome of the joys of shopping in the historic town of Windsor
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Always?Does it make sense?
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April Fools Day - What Causes It?Was it that gremlin?
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InnocenceA rare and beautiful quality
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10 Things that Will Instantly Cheer You UpPick me ups
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How Difficult is it Giving Directions?Why do I find giving directions so difficult!
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One Moment Out of ThousandsThoughts on life
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The Copper HorseThe Copper Horse, in Windsor, UK.
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You Walk by My SideThe silent strength
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Simple Ways to RelaxSome tips on learning how to relax
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For Earth Day - the Dark AgesAs we watch with a sense of unease...
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Gardening - a PoemTransformed
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Let's Live for TodayFor what do we know about tomorrow?
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The Shawl - a Short StoryFor those who survive on so little in our world...
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Drops that Start to FallMemories
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A Poem on ContrastsContrasts show us.....
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Silent WordsWords in silence
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Dearest MotherOne for You...
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The World's Scarcest Resource of the FutureWater shortages
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When the Magic Plastic Becomes a CurseCredit cards
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EarthIn the grand scheme of things
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Celebrity Chefs UK - Could You Become One?If you have dreams of becoming a chef
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Thoughts on International Women's DayToday is International Women's Day - Hope you all have a wonderful day!
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Marriage to an Older ManWomen marrying older men
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The KnockWhen the past comes to say hello
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Life is About ChoicesYou are always offered a choice, depends which one you choose to take
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BabelDifferences
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What is a True Legacy?Moving away from the monetary aspect of a legacy
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ReflectionsSome thoughts
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Human it slowly became.......A tree, almost human in its appearance
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The Talent of ActorsThe character became him
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Today I Discovered a Gem...For those lucky to see a blessing around them...
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A Question for You..As you grow older
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Precious TimeMaking the best of what you have, at that moment in time
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Two FacedA poem on being two faced
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Seasonal ViewsViews of different seasons
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WomanFacets of feminine wisdom
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Secrets Hiding in Little BooksDiaries...
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Lake MagicSome picturesque views of a lake
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Life and deathLife and death
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Locks on the MindThe dreaded writer's block
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Memories Captured in TimeSnapshots
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Today I Just Want to Race the Wind...The outdoor tempts
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Whisper to Let Me Know..Let ke know...
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Nature, How it was Meant to BeA rural scene
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Everyone can dream...When you dream big
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All that Glitters is Never Gold....Hopes for a new world, pure...not tainted
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The Web of Lies...Refusing to let go..
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Dark EyesThe mystery of you
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A Promise Maybe?A rainbow
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Have a Wonderful Day Today...Happy Valentine's day to all my friends
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A Son's Lament for His Dying FatherI was never good enough for you
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A Short Love Story in a PoemThe little things in life that really matter...
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For Nelson Mandela - a Man of CharacterTo commemorate the 20th anniversary of his release from prison
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The Stranger with the SmileAll it took was a smile
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Animal Views from Amboseli National Park in KenyaViews of animals from Amboseli National Park in Kenya
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Leaves - the Invisible Artist's CreationTo the beauty of leaves
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The TsunamiThe day so many lives were destroyed
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Opening the Door to Hope - a Motivational PoemA motivational poem
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African scenes in BatikPictures of African scenes in Batiks
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Batik - a Creative Art FormA brief description of Batik
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Three Words of LoveThree small words
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When You Don't Feel Good Enough, Think About This......Liking yourself
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Scenes of Windsor Castle in EnglandSome scenes of Windsor Castle
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That Fateful Heart AttackShe finally succumbed...
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The Song of Love..Keep it hidden in the depths of your heart
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The Pain of Losing Loved OnesCoping with losing a loved one
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Faith is ...Types of faith
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Views of the Eiffel Tower in ParisViews of the Eiffel Tower
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Her Hero of CelluloidA teenager's dream
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Long Live the Spirit of a Little ChildThe Premature child
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A True Love StoryWill you?
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A Tribute to a Friend I Will Never ForgetI miss you Jo
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Social Networking Anonymous or Cyber Big BrotherThoughts on social networking sites
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Poetry Analysis; When I Consider How My Light is Spent by John MiltonAn analysis of Sonnet 19(X1X) by John Milton
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An Unfinished DreamWoken up at the wrong time!
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As I See the Images of HaitiDisaster
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The Gift of NatureMy child
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The Power of the African WildChildhood memories
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Spring Appears, Time to RedecorateGetting ready for spring
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Some scenes of the city of Bath in Somerset, EnglandIncludes views of the Roman Baths
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Valentines Day Story - the Rendezvous in ParisThe Rendezvous in Paris
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Some Health Benefits of SpicesHealth benefits of spices
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Silenced by a VowWhen secrets cannot be told
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The Stillness of DeathMeditation
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How to Get Back into Work Routines for the New YearOrganising yourself for the New Year as you head back to work
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Tamarind, a Tasty and Nutritious FruitTamarind has a number of uses in making food flavoursome and tasty.
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Happy New Year!Have a Happy New Year each and everyone!
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Difficult People, Complicated Minds,Living amongst difficult people
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Steps to Cope with Post Holiday DebtSome simple ways you can cope with overspending during the holiday season
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Wise Sayings to Use as New Year ResolutionsSome wise sayings, full of wisdom and inspiration to start your New Year.
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The MeetingWhen Jamie met the girl of his dreams
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The Rhythm of Your HeartAll that your heart does...
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Tonight Tilt the Balance Your WayRemember to pray tonight
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Sisters, but so Different..The same blood and genes but so different
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What Lies in the Heart?What we carries in our heart
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Facing the Past - a Short StorySophie faces her past
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How to Enjoy the Experience of a Cross Cultural EventVisiting a cross cultural event with an open mind
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Reasons Why Someone Would Feel Threatened in an Office EnvironmentSome reasons why people would feel threatened in an office environment.
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Tell Tale Signs of Someone Falling in LoveTen tell tale signs that give it right away
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The PoliticianFor politicians in power, especially in developing countries
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Keeping Up with Modern TimesSometimes I feel so behind the times!
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TaraA short story about Tara
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A Killing in the DarkDark deeds
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The Book of LifeMaking the best of what you have
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Poetry Analysis: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, by William WordsworthAnalysis of a poem by William Wordsworth
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A Promise to SurviveSurviving the throes of time
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As the Tide Comes In....Walking on the beach
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An Insomniac's PleaThe night sleep took a holiday
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Self AcceptanceWhen you accept who you are......
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Words - Voices of Our SoulsWords, just empty or heavy with meaning?
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Poetry Analysis - Africa, a Poem by David Mandessi DiopAfrica, a poem by David Diop
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My First AC Birthday!One year has passed.......
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When I Needed You..Letting go when friendships change
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The Road of Her LifeThe road of a person's life has to be travelled alone..
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Buying a Residential Property in London, UKSome points to consider when buying a property in London, UK
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Film Review - District 9A Review on the film District 9
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Master of CamouflageWill you ever let the truth surface?
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The Last DanceLeaves in Autumn
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The EpitaphReflecting on my life....
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Recipe - Vegetable OmeletteA recipe for a vegetable omelette
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Analysis - Shakespeare's Sonnet 60An Analysis of Shakespeare's Sonnet 60
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Seasons of LifeLife shows you all its seasons.....
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For Rebecca Stephens - the First British Woman to Climb Mount EverestHow she stood out for me
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The DoveI wish.....
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GhostsWhen you left us...
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Poetry Analysis: The Raven, by Edgar Allan PoeA poetry analysis of the poem called "The Raven"
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A Treasure House of Your MemoriesSnapshots, rich in the unspoken mode
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DVD Review - Gran TorinoA Review of the film Gran Torino starring Clint Eastwood
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Where Life Will Have Its True MeaningWhere it all began
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The Sinister WatcherHe watches as we live
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Dreams of an OasisAn Oasis
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Your Attention is All I NeedYour attention
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My Wings of FreedomMy wings of freedom clipped...
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Poetry Analysis of "London" a Poem by William Blake (1757 - 1827)A Poetry analysis of "London", a poem by William Blake
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Time to Tell the TruthWould you mind?
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With One Look..The look that made up her mind
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The Wrong HandsThe wrong hands that change lives...
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Being the Invisible WomanWatching from afar
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An Old SoulAn old soul found its way to you
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DreamworldThe world of our dreams
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River of Lost Souls.....The river of lost souls
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Close the DoorClose the door as you leave
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The Breath of Life ....The breath of life
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William Wordsworth's "The Perfect Woman"A Poetry Review of "The Perfect Woman" by William Wordsworth
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Go on .....Go on...
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Give Back a Gentle TouchGive back that Gentle Touch
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You Are No Longer Here DadFather's Day poem for a dad no longer in the world
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Ancient CitiesPoem about Ancient Cities
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Some Views of KenyaSome slides of flowers and plants and other places of interest I visited on recent travels to the country.
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Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom WhiteBeautiful Colours of Spring, the trees and plants are rich with colour, Pinks, Whites, Yellows, wherever you look the eyes cannot stop but admire...Here are some colourful scenes of spring in the UK where I live.
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I Live Because....I live because....
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Mirror MirrorMirror Mirror on the wall
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Add Some Spring Style to Your HomeAdding Touches of Spring to your home
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Flip Flops or Sandals?What would you prefer, Flip flops or Sandals?
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Add Style by Wearing African and North American JewelleryHow to add style by wearing African and North American Jewellery
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Thoughts on International Womens DayMarch 8th was International Womens Day. Some Thoughts for the Day
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Friends Who Left a Lasting ImpressionFrom a very young age, we come into contact with different types of people. We bond with some to form lasting friendships, and others come into our lives for a limited time.
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Changed ForeverChanged Forever
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EarthGive Us Another Chance
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Love Between a Mother and a DaughterLove between a Mother and a Daughter
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A Mother's PrayerA Mother's Prayer
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Guide to Buying a WokWhat you need to know before buying a Wok
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THE BENEFITS of OLIVE OILBenefits of Olive Oil
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Poems: Different Types of PoemsDifferent types of Poems
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JUNGLE DRUMSJungle Drums
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CupidCupid
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Film Review: Slumdog MillionaireA Review of the film "Slumdog Millionaire"
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A Free GiftA Free Gift
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What is Henna and What is it Used For?Henna and how it is used