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WCWC #10, Live in Hollywood...

My favorite movie star is only a few years older than myself. She is 35, born on February 22nd, 1975. She is blond, petite, and fiesty. Though she looks good with darker hair as well, side comment. She stands about 5'4" and proportionately built. She's not too thin, but not heavy by any means. She's been known to model a bit for Cover Girl, as well as star in many movies over the last nearly 30 years. She has starred in many roles, in different types of movies. She's been in romantic comedies… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on October 9, 2010 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

WCWC #9, How did 9/11 effect me?

Did September 11th change me? Well, that isn't a clear cut answer actually. It changed me and it didn't. When I found out about it, I was at home chatting in an AOL chat room, as I so often did back then. People were talking about two towers and I wasn't piecing things together right away. But the more they talked, the more I understood, but I thought it was some sort of joke....that is until I turned the t.v. on. Every channel had news coverage about the horrible events of that day. I was… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on October 9, 2010 at 4:55pm — No Comments

WCWC #8

Five things I have learned in life that I would want to pass on to the younger generations....





1) Do not drink and drive, ever. You might get away with it for years or you might get busted your first time, but getting busted is only one thing that could go wrong. Not only could you get into a lot of trouble, have to pay hefty fines, lose your license, (if you even have one) and maybe even sit jail time...which by the way is a whole another story entirely; you could also get hurt… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on October 9, 2010 at 2:03pm — 4 Comments

Little Girls

I wrote this next one after watching & listening to so much drama in our pods. It was pretty sad & pathetic actually, but the truth of it is; it's all very real on the outside too. It was just more concentrated on the inside with no where to get away from it.



Little Girls



Over eight-teen and grown

We know the rules

Taught how to act

Please, excuse me, & thank you

Common sense, respect, &…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 5, 2010 at 4:50pm — No Comments

People

People



Men cheat

Women lie

Bashing one another

Racist and ignorant

It's easy to point the finger

There's good and bad in us all

No one's perfect

It's easy to remember the past

To remain bitter

And hard to open up and trust

It's not men or women

Not black or white

Not the young and naive or the old and jaded

Not the rich or the…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 5, 2010 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Beautiful Dreamer

Beautiful Dreamer



Beautiful dreamer

Sound Asleep

A smile plays on your lips

At peace with the world

What are you dreaming of tonight?

I wish I could see inside your mind

So I could know your thoughts

The complexity of one's mind is astonishing

Even a glimpse might explain so much

Or maybe it'd confuse me even more

So many part of you remain a…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 5, 2010 at 4:35pm — No Comments

Little Boys

And then I figured I'd write one for the boys :P



Little Boys



Grown men don't cry

So many boys are made to learn

Respect your elders and never hit a woman

Though some are poorly taught

And then treat other how they were brought up

But as a general rule

People are taught to treat others the way they want to be treated



Flashing those muscles

So macho and…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 5, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Music



I feel a dance coming on

The bass is amplified in my brain

Surround sound

Humming the melody to myself



*Chorus*

No matter what my mood is

Music sets me at ease

Complicated beats

Or soothing melodies

Play it, play it for me



Turn the radio on

Oh yeah, it's playing my favorite song

I'm smiling and singing along

Music, it's in my soul

Now and forever



*Repeat…
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Added by Carissa Galow on September 4, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Broken Barriers





Broken Barriers





Battered and bruised

That's how my heart was

I built a wall

So very tall

To keep everyone out

I vowed never to be hurt again

But then you came along

You made me believe in love

Slowly, one by one

The bricks came tumbling down

You reached out your hand

Now unafraid, I stand

With you, I see a future bright

No longer…
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Added by Carissa Galow on September 4, 2010 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Soon

Here is the first of three of the next batch of poems I wrote last month....









I can almost see your face

And feel the joy it brings me

Your little hands reach for mine

But you're just out of reach

The tears slide down my cheeks



It troubles me deeply

The last time you left here

You were grounded

I'm not angry anymore

I just want to hold you



You bring me such joy

Your…
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Added by Carissa Galow on September 4, 2010 at 2:21pm — 2 Comments

WCWC #7, What I didn't do this summer, but secretly wish I had

Well the list of things I didn't do this summer, but secretly wish I had is endless. I wish I'd gone camping and spent time with nature and my friends. The last time I went camping was in August of 2008. It was a three day camping/music event. It was so much fun. The many dj's there brought many styles of music. There were people spinning fire, amazing to watch! I sat there in a sort of trance while they wove the fire around in artistic movements. I had a desire to get up and get closer, but I… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on September 3, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Lost

I said that I'd share the poems I wrote while in jail, well I am starting to get around to that. :P I will post three today and more later. Here's my first one.









Tears keep falling all around me

Walking through the salty puddles

They splash up and drench me

Soaked and freezing cold

I feel so lost

The sky is dark and I can't see

I'm trying to find You

I'm reaching my hand…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 2, 2010 at 1:53pm — 6 Comments

For My Friend

For My Friend



Every rose has its thorn, they say

I'm full of many

But don't be afraid to get too close

I can't promise not to hurt you

All I can promise is I'll try

I have a lot of love to give

The tears in your eyes make me weep

Let me hold your hand

I'll pray for you

And then I'll hold you close

I can't tell you the whens or hows

But somehow things will…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 2, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

For My Son

For My Son



When your eyes light up that way

I can tell you're excited

Your face is animated

And your words come out in a rush

The joy in your voice makes me smile

It's moments like these that I love



I'm quietly read and relaxing on the couch

You're upstairs playing in a world of make believe

But somehow, you appear out of thin air

You give me…

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Added by Carissa Galow on September 2, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

WCWC #1 Sleep is....

Sleep is when your body has said, "Listen, I have had it! I am done working for you today. You're such a slave driver sometimes, geesh. Your legs say, "I stand and walk around all day, keep you moving when all I want to do is sit. And how do you repay me?" Your knees complain about wanting to buckle. Your hands say they're going to go on strike. Like right now, while my hands are typing this; they're silently seething and thinking, "Woman, give us a break. Do you have any idea much strain you… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on August 24, 2010 at 1:34pm — 7 Comments

Here's Looking at You Kid WCWC #2

Thomas: "Susie, what do you think you're doing?"





Susan: "Getting away from this place, there's too much sadness and too much bitterness here."



Thomas: "It sounds more like you're running from your problems and you that solves nothing."



Susan: "Maybe I am, but it's more than just that TJ and you know it. I haven't been happy here since I was 12. I don't belong here. When I think about the future, my future; I see city lights, people in coffee shops reading… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on August 24, 2010 at 12:23am — 7 Comments

WCWC #3-My Favorite Musician

My favorite musician writes her own music. Her voice is beyond compare and with quite the range. The songs she composes inspire me. They speak of love, dreams, heartaches, family, & truth. Sometimes they're upbeat, making me want to dance around the room. Other times they're slow, leaving me to reflect quietly upon their messages.



Added by Carissa Galow on August 22, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

The time I met Robin Yount

So, now that I'm home....it appears I have a lot to catch up on. So, I apologize if it appears I am posting too much. :P





In response to the Creative Challenges group I joined, here I go starting with the most recent challenge and working backwards. :)



In 1999, I believe it was, Robin Yount was at Milwaukee County Stadium to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I worked there, but I have to admit that I was not the biggest fan of baseball. Okay, it would be totally fair… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on August 21, 2010 at 8:19pm — 2 Comments

What I Learned

So as many of you have read/heard, though some of you have not heard, I was recently in jail for an old unpaid OWI fine. Let me tell you, it was one heck of an experience. I learned A LOT while there. I also met some really cool people too. Though, I'd say that the overall experience was NOT a fun one. I was able to spend a lot of time thinking and able to put much into perspective. I realized more than ever just how much I took for granted before. I also got a lot closer to God. My… Continue

Added by Carissa Galow on August 21, 2010 at 5:08pm — 12 Comments

Goals, Dreams, & other such things





Anyone who knows me or has even paid any real attention to my posts on here knows that I want to move to Appleton and A.S.A.P. In the beginning, my decision to do this was made because I want what is best for my son. And that is still true, always will be. HE COMES BEFORE ANYONE! But more and more, I find myself wanting this move/change for myself as well. I don't want it because I wish to run away from anything or anyone. The past can follow you no…
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Added by Carissa Galow on July 15, 2010 at 10:47pm — 2 Comments

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