~~~~~~ A Love Poem This expresses what a committed relationship should be. If you've lost focus of yours or are looking for a way to express what you can't put into words use this. And, by all means, tell your partner that you authored it, if you wish. The Love Letter If you need to end an arguement but don't know how you may wish to use this letter. But, your efforts must be in all seriousness with all your humility. Parents Letter This letter is from a parent to their progeny. It has a slightly spiritual slant. It is written from a mother to her son although, it can be from mother to daughter or a father to his son/daughter. It is a letter of apology, reconciliation and atonement. Be very careful with this one. Use it not to make nice but as a last resort after all your previous efforts have been unsuccessful. Use this letter only after you have come to believe that the only way to win is to surrender. To surrender your pride, resentments and fear so you and your family may experience a closeness you may have only read about. Or . . . perhaps this is a letter you'ed wish to receive from your parent, if so, then believe it to be so. Believe that God has scribed it through me just for you. Oh, and by all means, feel free to take credit for the letter. After all you've done all the real work, I just put it to words. The Awakening This story didn't really happen, I mean the cat in the park with the storm and the fall into the gully. The tale came to me as I wrote a letter that was part of a process of sorting out my thoughts and feelings concerning a failed relationship. By putting quill to parchment I was able to resolve my anger, guilt, and love. This was a resolution which led to an opening of heart which resulted in a healing and a reawakening of love within my soul. As Marianne Williamson has written in her book Illuminata, " . . . we must remember that only an open heart will heal us." It was sort of like cleaning house internally. One may often feel challenged by life, but viewed from a different perspective, one is actually being given the opportunity to rise to a higher level intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. As you elevate yourself to a higher level, so you contribute to those around you and so you enhance the world. Post Script: If you wish to add your original prose, poetry, or short story to this index E-mail it to me. I'll be sure to put your name in lights or honor your privacy.