Doug Clore
Doug has a Master's degree in Library Science from the Davis College of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina. He has ten years experience as a professional librarian. His library specialties were answering reference questions, government documents, and grant writing.
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Displaying Results 1 - 45 (of 45) for Yahoo! Voices
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If Half so Fair a LoveSonnets quite often have this theme of unrequited or unspoken love that was "otherworldly" in it's degree and scope.
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Our Final Valentine's DayA short poem celebrating the ever increasing sweetness of Valentine's Day with your lifelong sweetheart.
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Feeble Attempt at a Love PoemA short love poem on the difficulties of expressing love with language.
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SnowflakesA short poem describing the breathtaking beauty of a fresh snow during a full moon.
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Top Ten 2010 Country SongsA short review of some of the best country songs of 2010. It was quite a good year.
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Another New Year's PoemAre the hopes and dreams of the New Year only for the young? Here's a thought provoking view on the subject. -
The Ballad of Joseph and MaryA short view of the christmas story in a mostly traditional ballad format. -
Top Ten Lesser Known Christmas SongsTired of the same old Christmas songs? Here are ten that may not be familiar. -
A Soldier Comes Home for ChristmasThelma anticipates the Christmas return of her son Billy, who has been injured in the war.
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Before Thanksgiving's OverBefore Thanksgiving is over there is one thing we should remember. Perhaps this poem will prompt you to do just that.
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The Things that Could Have BeenA sonnet about the possibility of an alternative future
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True ThanksgivingTrue thanksgiving does not come from having plenty of food and family. Read this poem's insight true thanksgiving.
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The Turkey and the DeerIn Michigan, Deer season is November 15-30. If there are two beings who have little time or reason to be thankful on the 25th, it's the turkey and the deer.
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Vampires These DaysAs a young man addicted to "Dark Shadows", that Vampire Soap Opera, I grew up with dangerous, scary vampires. Nowadays, vampires don't even scare young girls, in fact, they want to date them. Oh the Shame. -
PurpleA haiku celebrating the color purple and the new three-fold collaboration between Yahoo, Associated Content, and ever optimistic writers.
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A Mother's LoveThis is a poem honoring a mother's love. -
Good FridayA sonnet about the puzzling convention of calling the Friday before Easter "good".
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Black History Month: Is Morgan Freeman Correct?Morgan Freeman is one who thinks setting aside one month for the study of black history is wrong. Is he correct?
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Top Ten Romantic Movies for Valentines DayA list of romantic movies to make your hearts go pitter patter. -
St. Patrick's Day Limerick: The Leprechuan's TrickWherein I relate one of my experiences with the wee folk.
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Top 10 Country Love Songs for Valentines DayTen Country love songs for Valentines Day that will break your heart for the right reasons. These are for true lovers, not cheaters. -
Black History Month 2010: Black Economic Empowerment Featured Individual, Madam C.J. WalkerBlack History Month 2010 has a theme of "The History of Black Economic Empowerment." Madam C.J. Walker empowered herself, and then empowered others.
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10 Best Valentine's Day SongsIf these songs don't fan the flames of your romantic fire, you may not have one. Take a listen to these 10 Valentine's day songs.
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Valentine's Day, or Any DayValentine's Day and its experiences aren't only for a few.
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The Best New Years EverNow and again, certain events coincide with New Years that makes the holiday extra special. These are the best New Years ever.
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New Year's Resolutions Can Be Easy and FunMany people either stress over New Year's resolutions or simply don't participate. Here's a way to participate successfully.
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Poor at Christmas"We was poor but we didn't know it" seems a favorite cliche these days. When you're cold and hungry, you know you're poor. -
Top 5 Athletes of the DecadeThese athletes separated themselves from their international competition to clearly set themselves apart as the top five athletes of the decade.
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New Years HaikuNew Years means new beginnings, for most. -
Five Good Christmas Gifts for HimHere are five good ideas for Christmas gifts for your man, or your dad, or your brother.
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Top 10 Crooners of All TimeAny group of couples above a certain age, if asked to share their "special song" will no doubt come up with many of the songs artfully performed by the crooners on this list.
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Top 10 Country Christmas AlbumsA list of Christmas Music for Country Music fans. These are albums that sound very much like the other albums by the artists, only the Chistmas theme sets them apart. In other words, these are country musicians making country music at Christmas.
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Remembering Lost Loved Ones at ChristmasI've written a sonnet for those who sometimes long for the Christmas they hold in their memories, the Christmas of long ago when relationships now lost through the years were young and sweet. -
Top 10 Michigander Resolutions for 2010Michigan has many unique features, and should have unique New Years Resolutions. Here's 10 unique New Years Resolutions for Michiganders. -
Top 10 New Years Resolutions for David LettermanLike everyone else, David Letterman would like to begin making improvements in certain areas of his life, so Dave, here's my top ten list for you. I hope you will find it to be as life changing as your show has been for so many.
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A Poem for New Year's 2010We sometimes celebrate the past and anticipate the future as though we were masters' of our own fate, when it is God who is in control. Therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
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New Year's Resolution: Lose Weight or ElseLosing weight is a top resolution every New Year, and every year, it is the one most broken. Find out how I hope to finally find the normal size person hiding in my obese shell. -
Black FridayThis is a short poem concerning the paradoxical juxtaposition of Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
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Reasons to Be Thankful on Thanksgiving 2009Sometimes the worst thing that happened is so much better than the past, or than what COULD have happened, that you have to give thanks that nothing worse happened.
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Turkey HaikuA haiku describing the fate of turkey at Thanksgiving.
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A Poem About DyingThere is nothing more lonely than dealing with death, whether it be a loved one or your own. It is a loneliness that we must each face by ourselves.
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Five Bad Christmas Gifts for HimHere are five gifts to avoid when Christmas shopping for your man. You can avoid mistakes made by countless other gift givers. -
When Did Christmas Start?A poem for Christmas
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Top 10 Funny Christmas MoviesBrief reviews of ten funny Christmas movies.
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Favorite Christmas MoviesThere is something for everyone in this list of best Christmas movies. Many of these will become your personal favorite Christmas movies, if they are not already, and you will want to watch them every year.