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life rants 

License to Procreate?

Laura Bock, , , , , , , , , , , 0 comment

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am sick of reality shows like Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, along with talk shows like The Maury Show showcasing and therefore glorifying unplanned pregnancies, especially those of teens and young adults. This is just one of many modern-day forms of social decay that has led to the deterioration and desensitization of America. One must get a license to drive, get married, fish, hunt, to own a dog, and in some locations, to scavenge through trash – what I’d like to see…

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life musings on the fly relationships 

Haunted by the girl I used to be

Laura Bock, , , , , , , , , , 6 Comments

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~ Lao Tzu     My past, like most others out there, is filled with lots of mistakes; things I’ve done, the ways I’ve carried myself and acted, even my thoughts and feelings deep down inside are riddled and interwoven with glorious mistakes. These mistakes are necessary in life – how else does one grow from one stage of life to the next if not by and through our mistakes? Mistakes often lead to lessons –…

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life musings poetry 

Invisible War [poetry]

Laura Bock, , , , , , , , 0 comment

I am the slayer of My own monsters. Only I can fight that which no one else can see or feel. They terrorize me on Dark and lonely nights. I muster up the Courage and Fortitude from my past battles; I have reminders of them with the scars on My heart and soul. I know what I need to do – What I must do. This is war and there is No crying nor room for the weak willed. I will march forward Bravely Never stopping No surrender Conquering the…

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