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Jul.21.2012 - 11:59 am
Feeding Molek
The rock still stands –growth of bushes,briers, and half-dead flowerscovering its north side –the south side showsits grooved-smooth-gray-top,this ragged side, chipped,well-worn...
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Jul.08.2012 - 7:19 pm
Memory of Fire, 1976
Two fireplaces remainin this house, built in the Twenties.Their elegance long-lost,forever-gone,each leftover mantela home for knick-knacks, smallframed pictures, newly received...
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Jun.21.2012 - 9:30 am
e.e. cummings and the fight for self
  To be nobody but yourself in a world that’s doing its best to make you somebody else, is to fight the hardest battle you are ever going to fight. Never stop fighting. ~~E.E...
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Feb.27.2012 - 3:37 pm
Spatial Metaphors: Mirrors of Our Emotional States
  When people talk about positive and negative emotions they often use spatial metaphors. A happy person is on top of the world, but a sad person is down in the...
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Poem: Death As House Guest
Poem: Authenticity
Poem: the dogs don't understand

Comments from Marissa

Nov.06.2011 - 5:11 pm
In response to: Projection
Projection
Lovely - like harsh, bright sunlight after being in the dark. Also, I love the abyss quote as well. Blessings and keep...
Mar.31.2011 - 9:31 am
In response to: The Longest Day of Her Life
Lovely
Lovely writing about a woman (women) of strength. So sad and hopeful for them and us, the "we" you speak of.
Mar.12.2011 - 1:46 pm
In response to: Winter Hands
So adorable
Susan, Enjoyed this post. So adorable, so funny, and so TRUE! All that procrastinating can only mean one thing - you're...
Mar.12.2011 - 1:30 pm
In response to: A Thousand Deaths
So sad and lovely
Malena(such a lovely name!), This was s sad and lovely. I can identify to some degree as I was raised by my...
Mar.12.2011 - 1:11 pm
In response to: England Blog
Wow!
Wow! Such a wonderful journey - beautifully written. Thank you for this shared walk through your time in England. I...
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About Marissa

Marissa Mullins is a Southern writer whose work explores the connections between deeper universal truths and the daily moments of our lives. Her work has appeared in various small press literary publications, including: ELM: Eureka Literary Magazine, CCEQ,...
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