Korreain Writes

poetry*short stories*quotes*articles by KorreainJohnson

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Creation's Beauty

The peaceful beauty of nature

Is there anything that can rival the beauty of nature? In this poem, I admire the beauty of creation.

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Even in Death

A husband's betrayal continues from the grave

Scandal. Betrayal. Grief. How much can one woman endure to keep the man she loves? In this short fiction story, Andrea learns that loving an unfaithful man reaps a bitter harvest.

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You Can Have my Cake and Eat it Too

A daughter in law struggles to fit in

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Even when you're whole on your own, there's something truly amazing about the feeling of completeness that you can feel with the right partner. In this poem, I talk about just that.

You Make Me Complete

The sense of wholeness that comes from love

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I always try to make a point, but he would rather make love.

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"Sure"

A young woman no longer wants her virginity to be a prize to be won

What was it like when you first took the plunge and lost your virginity? Did you feel ecstatic,  pleased, ashamed, or guilty? In this short fiction story, a young woman struggles to decide if her virginity should be considered a prize to be won.

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There very few things in life than being led on only to realize that the love you felt wasn't true. In this poem. My 14 year old self explains how it's better to wait for love than to be deceived by the illusion of it.

The Kiss

written at age 14

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What was your transition into adulthood like? Was it seamless and smooth or a rocky one? In this poem, a young girl reluctantly accepts Adutlhood's guidance into the unknown. (Btw, I wrote this when I was just seventeen myself.)

When Adulthood Came Along

The transition from childhood to adulthood

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Couples QandA 2

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Couples QandA

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He has no idea that I'm madly in love with him and sick of him all at the same time. I love the thought of him. I love who he was and who he has been to me. But how long will the memory of him be enough to keep me here when he no longer resembles the man I fell for?

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"I miss who we used to be before life came along and changed us."

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"Sugar cane wasn't always green, you know...it just turned that color when it became jealous of how much sweeter my baby's love is towards me."

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"You don't have to talk. Just sit by me and let me enjoy the peacefulness of your presence. You don't have to entertain me. Your warmth is enough."

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Advice To Husbands

Accept her as is, she’s a bent rib so don’t try to straighten it.

*Side note: A dear friend once said: “a bent rib cannot be straightened, and in fact, the beauty of it lies within its curve!”

(via marriagebase)

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"I'm really not judgmental, nor am I demanding...sometimes I simply make the mistake of holding you to the same standards to which I hold myself."

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"It's obvious that you're the best thing that's ever happened to me, but now I'm convinced that you're simply the best thing that's ever happened."

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