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 <subtitle>Story feed for writer: Ryan Patrick Bailey</subtitle>
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  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-16T17:32:32-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-16T17:32:32-08:00</updated>
  <title>God Fields</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2114310/1/God_Fields"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-16:story.2114310</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 64, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 2-16-06, Published: 2-16-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Every person has an internal conflict with his higher power; this is a short tale of one's conflict with his own deity. I thoroughly enjoyed the way this one turned out.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-16T17:22:23-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-16T17:22:23-08:00</updated>
  <title>An Alternate Road</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2114292/1/An_Alternate_Road"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-16:story.2114292</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Supernatural"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Supernatural&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 173, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 2-16-06, Published: 2-16-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;After witnessing a friend's transformation from the norm into the world of hard substances, I have attempted to see his point of view. The piece has a rather dark twist.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T04:02:39-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T04:02:39-08:00</updated>
  <title>Images Through Sunlight</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111596/1/Images_Through_Sunlight"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111596</id>
  <category term="War"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/War/'&gt;War&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 50, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A very deep and misleading gaggle of words hoping to create an individual understanding for any reader. Read and enjoy, my friends.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:58:16-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:58:16-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Poet's Pain</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111595/1/A_Poets_Pain"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111595</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 63, Reviews: 0 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This was specifically written to express certain emotions going through the mind of a poet whilst writing. An expermental piece with literary history.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:53:48-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:53:48-08:00</updated>
  <title>No Restraint</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111594/1/No_Restraint"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111594</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Romance/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 47, Reviews: 0 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Sometimes passion goes too far; thus, the obsession begins. A series piece.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:51:48-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:51:48-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Willow Bird</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111593/1/The_Willow_Bird"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111593</id>
  <category term="Nature"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Nature/'&gt;Nature&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 34, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A romantic's first encounter with true beauty. A series piece.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:49:41-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:49:41-08:00</updated>
  <title>Life As a Change</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111592/1/Life_As_a_Change"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111592</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 38, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Anger, rage, and sadness plague one man. Another piece of the series.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:41:00-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:41:00-08:00</updated>
  <title>Immortal Reckoning</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111589/1/Immortal_Reckoning"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111589</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 83, Reviews: 0 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Lies are the easy route to self-destruction. Another experimental piece in the series.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2006-02-13T03:32:19-08:00</published>
  <updated>2006-02-13T03:32:19-08:00</updated>
  <title>Cool Moon</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2111583/1/Cool_Moon"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2006-02-13:story.2111583</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 40, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 2-13-06, Published: 2-13-06&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Freedom is a hard land to travel. The first in a series of poems posted exactly as they were first written and concocted from the mind.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-11-14T03:19:28-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-11-14T03:19:28-08:00</updated>
  <title>Maiden of Sand</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2048644/1/Maiden_of_Sand"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-11-14:story.2048644</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 55, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 11-14-05, Published: 11-14-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I have been away from FP for quite some time now, and have decided to post a few new poems. This one is in regards to one of the heated issues in our global spectrum. Enjoy deciphering, my friends.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-07-01T01:16:08-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-07-01T01:16:08-08:00</updated>
  <title>Lord Gainsworthy</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1952620/1/Lord_Gainsworthy"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-07-01:story.1952620</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 285, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 7-1-05, Published: 7-1-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Recommended for readers with a sense of witty humor.  I have always wanted to write a piece between two dueling Lords over the damsel...and now, I have it! I really hope you enjoy this one</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-06-28T15:57:29-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-06-28T15:57:29-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Autumn Leaves Have Fallen</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1950695/1/The_Autumn_Leaves_Have_Fallen"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-06-28:story.1950695</id>
  <category term="Family"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Family/'&gt;Family&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 183, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 6-28-05, Published: 6-28-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;For me, this was a very special piece to write.  It calls upon many parts of life, examining the totality of nostalgia in our everyday lives.  Leaves was by far a sad piece to write.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-06-28T15:55:54-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-06-28T15:55:54-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Minor's Call</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1950694/1/The_Minors_Call"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-06-28:story.1950694</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 6-28-05, Published: 6-28-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This poem recollects upon the experiences of certain people in life who have faced abuse from another person.  The style is a bit edgy.  I hope you enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-06-28T15:54:17-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-06-28T15:54:17-08:00</updated>
  <title>Quaint Injustice</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1950693/1/Quaint_Injustice"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-06-28:story.1950693</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 57, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 6-28-05, Published: 6-28-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Another soul is torn between their thoughts in life and death.  Make you what you will of this piece.  I attempted to write in a vague style for the reader's benefit.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-26T02:00:52-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-26T02:00:52-08:00</updated>
  <title>Stem of the Cure</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1922721/1/Stem_of_the_Cure"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-26:story.1922721</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 177, Reviews: 9 
Updated: 5-26-05, Published: 5-26-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Nicely put, this is a jab at our glorious President who refuses to allow stem cell research to commence.  It is vital that we listen to our hearts as well as our minds, but remember those who should be cured.  Tell me your reactions.  Hope you enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-26T00:56:51-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-26T00:56:51-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Stranger Returns</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1922706/1/The_Stranger_Returns"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-26:story.1922706</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Supernatural"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Supernatural/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 607, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 5-26-05, Published: 5-26-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;As the Stranger returns from death he gives life one final chance to defeat those who opposed him.  The end to the saga of the last fight for good and evil begins.  Please Read and Review.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-25T15:42:15-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-25T15:42:15-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Stranger Dies</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1922315/1/The_Stranger_Dies"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-25:story.1922315</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Supernatural"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Supernatural/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 447, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 5-25-05, Published: 5-25-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The third and final part to the trilogy of darkness involving the mysterious stranger.  The piece deals with the triumph of good over evil, as many would believe.  Read and enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-25T03:26:22-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-25T03:26:22-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Stranger Rises</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1921907/1/The_Stranger_Rises"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-25:story.1921907</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Supernatural"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Supernatural/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 278, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 5-25-05, Published: 5-25-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A second part to my tale of the dark one rising from the bowels of our hearts to consume the world.  This one is a bit edgy as far as religion is concerned. However, I dedicate this to the people who observe darkness in all its aspects.  Part III will con</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-24T23:01:35-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-24T23:01:35-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Stranger Lives</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1921847/1/The_Stranger_Lives"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-24:story.1921847</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Supernatural"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Supernatural/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 241, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 5-24-05, Published: 5-24-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A wonderful piece about the darkness rising over the earth in both the physical and mental aspects of life.  It's a different, darker twist for my poetry, but I hope you understand.  As always, read and enjoy!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-05-18T00:28:51-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-05-18T00:28:51-08:00</updated>
  <title>Time Entwined in Desire</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1915912/1/Time_Entwined_in_Desire"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-05-18:story.1915912</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Romance/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 113, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 5-18-05, Published: 5-18-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Dedicated to someone special who has finally found a true love that can be respected in its full growth of harmony. Please read and review.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-03-24T00:03:11-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-03-24T00:03:11-08:00</updated>
  <title>Solemn Curiosity</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1867043/1/Solemn_Curiosity"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-03-24:story.1867043</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 109, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 3-24-05, Published: 3-24-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Pondering the thoughts of darkness as a soul is being torn from one idea to another, never knowing what is right.  I really enjoyed this one.  Please R&amp;R if you get a chance.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-02-28T21:55:20-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-02-28T21:55:20-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Crowd of Muses</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1847092/1/A_Crowd_of_Muses"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-02-28:story.1847092</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 197, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 2-28-05, Published: 2-28-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Here is a mixture of contemplated thoughts amidst the ancient times of Roman domination and hint of today's society.  I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I did writing it.  It's a new touch for me.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-02-28T21:21:26-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-02-28T21:21:26-08:00</updated>
  <title>Elementary Wisdom</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1847051/1/Elementary_Wisdom"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-02-28:story.1847051</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 139, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 2-28-05, Published: 2-28-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The end of youth starts at the beginning.  A jaunt into the nightmarish effects of one's life lost in his early years.  Behold the first piece of my nightmarish jaunts.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2005-02-26T02:55:36-08:00</published>
  <updated>2005-02-26T02:55:36-08:00</updated>
  <title>Oh, Night</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1844518/1/Oh_Night"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2005-02-26:story.1844518</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 92, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 2-26-05, Published: 2-26-05&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Ah, yes, this piece.  Well, forgive me if it resembles something that was recently thrown in the dumpster.  I wrote this one night when I had had a bit too much to drink, but decided to write anyway.  I cranked it out in 35 seconds.  Enjoy</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-15T23:46:13-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-15T23:46:13-08:00</updated>
  <title>Parting of Ways</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1783811/1/Parting_of_Ways"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-15:story.1783811</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 12-15-04, Published: 12-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The one love they shared became but a dream, as the clouds moved onward.  Please R&amp;R.  I really enjoyed expressing myself here.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-15T01:14:49-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-15T01:14:49-08:00</updated>
  <title>We Live Nothing</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1783095/1/We_Live_Nothing"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-15:story.1783095</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Romance&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 12-15-04, Published: 12-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is what happens when one realizes their love meant nothing, and was all but a lie.  Please R&amp;R</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-14T03:49:07-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-14T03:49:07-08:00</updated>
  <title>Do I Fear</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1782444/1/Do_I_Fear"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-14:story.1782444</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 93, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 12-14-04, Published: 12-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Perhaps a bit vague, I still attempted to write what goes through my head during those roughest of times.  Hope you enjoy.  Life is surely a precious thing.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-13T23:49:16-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-13T23:49:16-08:00</updated>
  <title>Love Your Lies</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1782407/1/Love_Your_Lies"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-13:story.1782407</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 82, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 12-13-04, Published: 12-13-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Wrote this to explain a possible situation of what might occur in the mind of a serial killer after being executed-Is it regret, sorrow, or pain that they feel? Or, is it a combination of all brought together in a blissful satisfaction? Please R&amp;R and enj</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-09T17:49:19-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-09T17:49:19-08:00</updated>
  <title>When Life Begot Death</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1779005/1/When_Life_Begot_Death"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-09:story.1779005</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 267, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 12-9-04, Published: 12-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;One of my newest works that centralizes around the theme of man becoming sinful.  I believe that as humans, we do not have the ability otherwise not to sin.  It is human nature.  And here, I have placed in poetic form.  I really like how this one came out</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-09T13:44:07-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-09T13:44:07-08:00</updated>
  <title>Judas, You Bastard</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1778791/1/Judas_You_Bastard"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-09:story.1778791</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 93, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 12-9-04, Published: 12-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A nice and simple poem mixing rhythm and rhyme when it comes to the story of Judas betraying Jesus.  I was thinking religiously, but I made sure NOT to make this poem the same way.  I think it is a really interesting take on the subject.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-09T02:59:14-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-09T02:59:14-08:00</updated>
  <title>Breaking the Fall</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1778556/1/Breaking_the_Fall"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-09:story.1778556</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 66, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 12-9-04, Published: 12-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;When man comes to realize his destiny as a sinless breed.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-12-09T02:49:30-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-12-09T02:49:30-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Killer Inside</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1778552/1/The_Killer_Inside"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-12-09:story.1778552</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 46, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 12-9-04, Published: 12-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;We all have those days when we feel completely beaten down and oppressed by someone or something.  This is my way of describing the feelings that we can't quite describe, but we know it's there.  Attributed to Bob Seger.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-11-14T01:47:55-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-11-14T01:47:55-08:00</updated>
  <title>Land of Lost</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1759108/1/Land_of_Lost"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-11-14:story.1759108</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 71, Reviews: 0 
Updated: 11-14-04, Published: 11-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;An experimental piece with religious ties to the Fall. Enjoy deciphering.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-11-01T00:25:50-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-11-01T00:25:50-08:00</updated>
  <title>Love in Words</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1750402/1/Love_in_Words"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-11-01:story.1750402</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Romance&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 73, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 11-1-04, Published: 11-1-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A poem of grandure about love.  Basically, I wanted this to be a mixture of old and new language, all culminating into something so odd, not even Poe himself could explain.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-11-01T00:20:54-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-11-01T00:20:54-08:00</updated>
  <title>War Gone</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1750401/1/War_Gone"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-11-01:story.1750401</id>
  <category term="War"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/War/'&gt;War&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 103, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 11-1-04, Published: 11-1-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I know I go against the majority, but here is a poem facing the horrors of war.  Read my friends and enjoy.  My heart goes to all who have fought for this country.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-10-21T12:27:48-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-10-21T12:27:48-08:00</updated>
  <title>Swelling in Confusion</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1743229/1/Swelling_in_Confusion"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-10-21:story.1743229</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 55, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 10-21-04, Published: 10-21-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Ok, I'm back to writing again! This is a short piece I wrote when I was having a hard time dealing with my life's problems.  Hope you enjoy the vague properties it offers-</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-09T23:57:00-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-09T23:57:00-08:00</updated>
  <title>Black Man in a White Suit</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1605062/1/Black_Man_in_a_White_Suit"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-09:story.1605062</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 214, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 5-9-04, Published: 5-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A narrative piece about racism.  This is a completely new style that I was experimenting with.  Read and Review please if free.  I hope you enjoy the message.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-06T23:16:02-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-06T23:16:02-08:00</updated>
  <title>Leaders and Followers</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1602156/1/Leaders_and_Followers"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-06:story.1602156</id>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Fantasy/'&gt;Fantasy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 65, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 5-6-04, Published: 5-6-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Leaders and Followers are nothingness.  A short poem I wrote in the midst of one of my political notions.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-06T23:06:16-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-06T23:06:16-08:00</updated>
  <title>Angelic Anticipation</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1602155/1/Angelic_Anticipation"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-06:story.1602155</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 127, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 5-6-04, Published: 5-6-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I really liked the way this turned out.  It may be hard to follow, but if you examine the words carefully, I hope you will get the central meaning.  Please enjoy</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-06T00:11:53-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-06T00:11:53-08:00</updated>
  <title>Let Me Be</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1601262/1/Let_Me_Be"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-06:story.1601262</id>
  <category term="Friendship"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Friendship/'&gt;Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 76, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 5-6-04, Published: 5-6-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A short poem about friendship.  Not my best work, but manageable.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-05T23:54:16-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-05T23:54:16-08:00</updated>
  <title>Hatred Lives Dead</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1601259/1/Hatred_Lives_Dead"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-05:story.1601259</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 116, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 5-5-04, Published: 5-5-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A final contemplation before the world falls to Hatred.  We must come together.  God bless all of you.  R&amp;R please.  Thanks, I appreciate it.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-05T23:43:29-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-05T23:43:29-08:00</updated>
  <title>Away</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1601256/1/Away"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-05:story.1601256</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 67, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 5-5-04, Published: 5-5-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;To the ends of dismay, we go now.  The end has come, lighting our souls.  Enjoy</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-05T00:32:32-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-05T00:32:32-08:00</updated>
  <title>Gods of Poetry</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1600467/1/Gods_of_Poetry"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-05:story.1600467</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 74, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 5-5-04, Published: 5-5-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A quick dedication to all poets on FictionPress who seek to define the Self.  Not my best work, but it was fun to write.  Continue to write poetry, my friends!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-05T00:19:21-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-05T00:19:21-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Ending</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1600466/1/The_Ending"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-05:story.1600466</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 101, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 5-5-04, Published: 5-5-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Glory and Sorrow together in one piece.  Mostly random thoughts entwined together through one concept of the Lost.  Enjoy the absurdity</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-05-04T22:58:41-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-05-04T22:58:41-08:00</updated>
  <title>Thoughts for Peace</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1600442/1/Thoughts_for_Peace"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-05-04:story.1600442</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 123, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 5-4-04, Published: 5-4-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;To Carly, a new friend of mine whom I feel I've known for ages.  May the words of peace be spread throughout our times.  I liked the way this one turned out</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-20T21:58:58-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-20T21:58:58-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Catholic Priest Who Loves to Touch</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1587672/1/The_Catholic_Priest_Who_Loves_to_Touch"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-20:story.1587672</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 68, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-20-04, Published: 4-20-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Hmm, well, read the title.  This is a playful condemnation of the Catholic Priest scandal, NOT the Church itself.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-20T21:40:57-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-20T21:40:57-08:00</updated>
  <title>Fear for the Morrow</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1587664/1/Fear_for_the_Morrow"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-20:story.1587664</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 143, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-20-04, Published: 4-20-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I pray this poem does not come true.  Nuclear war is the end of humanity.  God bless.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-20T21:18:09-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-20T21:18:09-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Hanged Man Sings</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1587649/1/The_Hanged_Man_Sings"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-20:story.1587649</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 121, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-20-04, Published: 4-20-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The identification of a man's last thoughts before being executed.  I really enjoyed this poem; please tell me what you think.  Thanks</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-18T14:03:49-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-18T14:03:49-08:00</updated>
  <title>My Friend Taken</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1585151/1/My_Friend_Taken"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-18:story.1585151</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 100, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 4-18-04, Published: 4-18-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This poem is dedicated to my friend who was fatefully injured in a car accident a while back.  If anyone else has experience this, I hope you may relate.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-17T10:57:08-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-17T10:57:08-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Philosophies of Modern Man</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1583993/1/The_Philosophies_of_Modern_Man"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-17:story.1583993</id>
  <category term="Essay"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/fiction/Essay/'&gt;Essay&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 1,092, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is a compilation of ideas that I have been working on.  For right now, I've only posted my first two pieces.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-17T10:30:17-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-17T10:30:17-08:00</updated>
  <title>Handicapped Nothing</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1583971/1/Handicapped_Nothing"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-17:story.1583971</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 86, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Please remember handicapped people are People too.  God bless all of you.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-17T10:14:54-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-17T10:14:54-08:00</updated>
  <title>Before the Weapon</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1583953/1/Before_the_Weapon"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-17:story.1583953</id>
  <category term="War"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/War/'&gt;War&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 78, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;War is never a good thing.  'Nuff said.  The loss of lives, the loss of love, the loss of Us.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-16T21:11:41-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-16T21:11:41-08:00</updated>
  <title>Despised Children</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1583561/1/Despised_Children"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-16:story.1583561</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 73, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-16-04, Published: 4-16-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;An unwelcoming father sheds his last complaints about his children.  This is a bit different from my normal poetry, but I still like it.  Enjoy! R&amp;R please.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-16T00:16:01-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-16T00:16:01-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Part of Me Forever</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582611/1/A_Part_of_Me_Forever"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-16:story.1582611</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 45, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 4-16-04, Published: 4-16-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Another riddle/poem, but with a stronger emphasis on rhyme.  Have fun, it shouldn't be that hard.  Take care, my faithful readers.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T23:52:20-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T23:52:20-08:00</updated>
  <title>Math Kills Even</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582604/1/Math_Kills_Even"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582604</id>
  <category term="School"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/School/'&gt;School&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 18 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is a short one that I wrote to plausibly explain my hatred for math, and how, we as students, have been forced to succumb to its deadly will.  All hail English!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T23:44:10-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T23:44:10-08:00</updated>
  <title>Blissful Inquisition</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582602/1/Blissful_Inquisition"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582602</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Spiritual/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 98, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The last of the Gods rises before the people; a poem I wrote during a time of conflict.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T22:55:30-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T22:55:30-08:00</updated>
  <title>It Eats With Pleasure: Part II</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582590/1/It_Eats_With_Pleasure_Part_II"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582590</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Horror"/>
  <category term="Suspense"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Horror/Suspense&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 174, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The Origins of Madness.  The beginning of the Cannibal.  Yummy, enjoy!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T22:29:08-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T22:29:08-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Most Wished Exile</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582580/1/A_Most_Wished_Exile"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582580</id>
  <category term="Work"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Work/'&gt;Work&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 29, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A quickie-that's all there is to it.  If I were the boss...</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T22:11:30-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T22:11:30-08:00</updated>
  <title>Hearts of True</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582575/1/Hearts_of_True"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582575</id>
  <category term="Friendship"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Friendship/'&gt;Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 94, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;You are all my friends, please know this.  Therefore, I have dedicated this poem to YOU, my readers.  Take care and God Bless.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T21:51:35-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T21:51:35-08:00</updated>
  <title>Twas a Mutiny</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582562/1/Twas_a_Mutiny"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582562</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 100, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Something that suddenly came to mind; take into account this was a completely opposite style of what I typically write.  Enjoy, my friends</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-15T21:07:29-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-15T21:07:29-08:00</updated>
  <title>Armageddon Love</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1582531/1/Armageddon_Love"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-15:story.1582531</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 42, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A poem that I wrote about a year ago regarding the potential effects of money upon our lives.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T23:10:30-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T23:10:30-08:00</updated>
  <title>It Eats With Pleasure: Part I</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581543/1/It_Eats_With_Pleasure_Part_I"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581543</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="Horror"/>
  <category term="Suspense"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: Horror/Suspense&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 174, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A very disturbing piece of writing about a cannibal who has gone completely insane after a hellish vacation.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T22:41:32-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T22:41:32-08:00</updated>
  <title>Georgy Porgy</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581528/1/Georgy_Porgy"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581528</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 121, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The poetic inspiration for a political change.  Please know this is all in good fun.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T22:25:00-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T22:25:00-08:00</updated>
  <title>Slight of the King</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581520/1/Slight_of_the_King"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581520</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 71, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A short poem that I wrote for a particular instance if the end of times were to occur.  Enjoy</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T20:57:33-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T20:57:33-08:00</updated>
  <title>Forever Scar</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581476/1/Forever_Scar"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581476</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 226, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I wrote this to explain the psychological effects of drunk driving upon a person.  This is directly from my heart, given to all before they make a fateful choice.  God Bless.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T18:38:57-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T18:38:57-08:00</updated>
  <title>They Walk By</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581337/1/They_Walk_By"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581337</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 38, Reviews: 9 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A short poem about those who are ignored by others, without justification.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T17:16:53-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T17:16:53-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Greatest Opera: Act II</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1581235/1/The_Greatest_Opera_Act_II"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1581235</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 0 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The Second Act of the glorious Opera by the famed</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-14T00:29:29-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-14T00:29:29-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Greatest Opera: Act I</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1580549/1/The_Greatest_Opera_Act_I"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-14:story.1580549</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 154, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;An experimental piece that tells the story of a reborn Mozart through poetry; this is his first time conducting.  Enjoy, my faithful readers!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-13T22:43:25-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-13T22:43:25-08:00</updated>
  <title>Obtruse Beast</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1580512/1/Obtruse_Beast"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-13:story.1580512</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Angst/Tragedy&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 61, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I wrote this in a fit of panic, attempting to realize what it's like going through suicidal feelings.  I don't know if I quite captured the essence of the moment, but hopefull you'll like it.  R&amp;R, please.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T20:04:46-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T20:04:46-08:00</updated>
  <title>Not the Brightest Fork in the Drawer</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1579263/1/Not_the_Brightest_Fork_in_the_Drawer"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1579263</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 181, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I hope that this poem inspires people who are not respected to remember the heart is greater than anything.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T19:49:05-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T19:49:05-08:00</updated>
  <title>Love But Fake</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1579241/1/Love_But_Fake"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1579241</id>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: T"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Humor/'&gt;Humor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: T&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 19, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is a riddle/poem about something I think is morally corrupt and plaguing our youth...haha, just kidding.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T19:47:45-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T19:47:45-08:00</updated>
  <title>Untouchable Love</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1579239/1/Untouchable_Love"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1579239</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Romance/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 42, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A boy who loves someone he cannot have.  I dedicate this to anyone looking for someone special.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T19:46:31-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T19:46:31-08:00</updated>
  <title>Dems and Repubs</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1579237/1/Dems_and_Repubs"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1579237</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 74, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is a silly critique of our current politicians with an interesting rhyme scheme.  Tell me what you think please.  Damned those politicians!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T17:10:03-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T17:10:03-08:00</updated>
  <title>Fiction Press</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1579013/1/Fiction_Press"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1579013</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A quickie that I wrote dedicated to my friend Matthew, in a collaborative recognition of this great realm of publication we call &quot;FictionPress.com&quot;</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:53:18-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:53:18-08:00</updated>
  <title>Glass Heart</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578981/1/Glass_Heart"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578981</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 38, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Yea! A riddle! Who am I?</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:51:55-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:51:55-08:00</updated>
  <title>Sins of Marco</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578980/1/Sins_of_Marco"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578980</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 58, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A very important piece to me, as it represents the misfortunes of those who are ignored by abuse-either physically or mentally.  Please know my heart is with you, all of you.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:40:12-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:40:12-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Final Hope</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578958/1/A_Final_Hope"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578958</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Spiritual/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 42, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is the third of my spiritual/fantasy pieces.  I hope the wording fits well with the rest of the poem; I really liked the way this one came out.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:38:16-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:38:16-08:00</updated>
  <title>Strings of Fate</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578953/1/Strings_of_Fate"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578953</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <category term="Angst"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Drama/Angst&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 77, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Ah, yes, the &quot;Strings of Fate&quot; description...hmm, you can interpret this the way you'd like</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:36:08-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:36:08-08:00</updated>
  <title>Lazaro el Guerrero</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578948/1/Lazaro_el_Guerrero"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578948</id>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Fantasy/'&gt;Fantasy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Fantasy/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 62, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The Second of my fantasy/spiritual poems; this one has a bit more emphasis on the spiritual side.  I dedicate this to the janitor, Lazaro, at our school.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-12T16:33:51-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-12T16:33:51-08:00</updated>
  <title>Lazaro the Warrior</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578945/1/Lazaro_the_Warrior"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-12:story.1578945</id>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Fantasy/'&gt;Fantasy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Fantasy/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;The first of a few experimental pieces with some fantasy/spiritual elements intertwined.  R&amp;R please...I need the feedback</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T18:54:26-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T18:54:26-08:00</updated>
  <title>Dubya</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1578005/1/Dubya"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1578005</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 57, Reviews: 12 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A poem about our wonderful president George W. Bush and his philosophy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T15:54:13-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T15:54:13-08:00</updated>
  <title>A Great Appreciation</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1577750/1/A_Great_Appreciation"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1577750</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/General&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 55, Reviews: 1 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Another poem dedicated to everyone in the world who live altruistically.  I sincerely appreciate your good deeds.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T15:25:24-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T15:25:24-08:00</updated>
  <title>Alone But Many</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1577709/1/Alone_But_Many"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1577709</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 155, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I dedicate this poem to all the people in the world who bow themselves before others with hearts of joy, love, and care.  God Bless all of you.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T15:16:57-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T15:16:57-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Box</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1577698/1/The_Box"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1577698</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 32, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I really enjoyed writing this riddle/poem.  I really hope that someone finally figures out what I am talking about here  Think hard and enjoy!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T15:11:06-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T15:11:06-08:00</updated>
  <title>Gentle Rockings</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1577693/1/Gentle_Rockings"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1577693</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 47, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A poem about the grasp of insanity on a certain person's already fragile mind.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-11T14:56:53-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-11T14:56:53-08:00</updated>
  <title>Politician Typified</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1577674/1/Politician_Typified"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-11:story.1577674</id>
  <category term="Politics"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Politics/'&gt;Politics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Parody&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 5 
Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A short poem I wrote about what I believe to be the &quot;typical&quot; politician in our society.  I hope someone else agrees with me</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T14:09:24-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T14:09:24-08:00</updated>
  <title>Hot Dogs and Tacos</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576524/1/Hot_Dogs_and_Tacos"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576524</id>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Humor/'&gt;Humor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 117, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Hmm, yeah...well, I think the title is enough to describe this good ol' one</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T13:55:49-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T13:55:49-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Opposition</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576515/1/The_Opposition"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576515</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Mystery"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Mystery/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 34, Reviews: 4 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I wrote this in about two minutes (obviously), and was told to write a poem about anything...well, I wrote a poem about something I utterly despise.  Can you determine what that is?</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T13:45:18-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T13:45:18-08:00</updated>
  <title>Boredom &amp; History</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576508/1/Boredom_History"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576508</id>
  <category term="School"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/School/'&gt;School&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/General&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 78, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is dedicated to all students out there who have been in a history class, completely bored to death.  We've all been there one time or another</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T13:13:13-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T13:13:13-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Karmageddon</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576469/1/The_Karmageddon"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576469</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <category term="Adventure"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Spiritual/Adventure&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 283, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is something I wrote during a religions class.  I based this off of the Hindu idea of Karma.  I attempted to write a story through poetry, so bear with it.  Thanks!</summary>
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 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T12:55:04-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T12:55:04-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Right Palm of Truth</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576446/1/The_Right_Palm_of_Truth"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576446</id>
  <category term="Life"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Life/'&gt;Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Poetry/Spiritual&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 90, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A poem that I believe to be very meaningful to those who are in lack of faith.  Please look for your own path to righteousness and love.  God Bless.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-10T12:43:28-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-10T12:43:28-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Big Book About Nothing</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1576429/1/The_Big_Book_About_Nothing"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-10:story.1576429</id>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: M"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="Adventure"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/fiction/Humor/'&gt;Humor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: M&lt;br&gt;Genres: Humor/Adventure&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 4,604, Reviews: 6 
Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A collection of intertwining stories with a common theme: NOTHING! This is a completely absurd look at anything and everything! Enjoy!</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-09T21:35:27-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-09T21:35:27-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Reverse of Opposite and Never the Same</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1575958/1/The_Reverse_of_Opposite_and_Never_the_Same"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-09:story.1575958</id>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Fantasy"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/fiction/Fantasy/'&gt;Fantasy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Fantasy/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 615, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-9-04, Published: 4-9-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is a short story that I wrote based on a particular novel-one of utmost senority now in the field of modern horror.  Can you determine what story it is?</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-08T23:09:26-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-08T23:09:26-08:00</updated>
  <title>With Bitter Regards</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1575025/1/With_Bitter_Regards"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-08:story.1575025</id>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Parody"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Humor/'&gt;Humor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Parody/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 127, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is dedicated to politicians for their superiority in babbling on for hours about nothingness...Bla Bla Bla! Enjoy, my faithful readers.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-08T22:47:19-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-08T22:47:19-08:00</updated>
  <title>The Orgy of Souls</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1575012/1/The_Orgy_of_Souls"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-08:story.1575012</id>
  <category term="Love"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K+"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Romance"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Love/'&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Romance&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 244, Reviews: 7 
Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;This is probably my favorite poem that I have written thus far.  It is an individualistic expression on the loss of love through evil's grasp.  I hope that all people who read it understand that Love must be true to be True.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-08T22:19:44-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-08T22:19:44-08:00</updated>
  <title>Without Hold</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1574992/1/Without_Hold"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-08:story.1574992</id>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="General"/>
  <category term="Humor"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/General/'&gt;General&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: General/Humor&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 65, Reviews: 2 
Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;Another snapshot of this world.  Basically, I wanted to write a poem about the world in a somewhat critical fashion.  Enjoy.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-08T22:13:21-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-08T22:13:21-08:00</updated>
  <title>Of Gods and Mortals</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1574984/1/Of_Gods_and_Mortals"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-08:story.1574984</id>
  <category term="Religion"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Spiritual"/>
  <category term="Poetry"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Religion/'&gt;Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Spiritual/Poetry&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 31, Reviews: 3 
Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;A short &quot;snapshot&quot; of something that came to mind a long while ago.  I will attempt to make a second version that will be longer.</summary>
 </entry>
 <entry>
  <author>
   <name>Ryan Patrick Bailey</name>
   <uri>http://www.fictionpress.com/u/406988/</uri>
  </author>
  <published>2004-04-08T18:37:21-08:00</published>
  <updated>2004-04-08T18:37:21-08:00</updated>
  <title>Sounds of the Lonely</title>
  <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.fictionpress.com/s/1574762/1/Sounds_of_the_Lonely"/>
  <id>tag:fictionpress.com,2004-04-08:story.1574762</id>
  <category term="Friendship"/>
  <category term="English"/>
  <category term="Fiction Rated: K"/>
  <category term="Tragedy"/>
  <category term="Drama"/>
  <summary type="html">Author: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/406988/Ryan_Patrick_Bailey'&gt;Ryan Patrick Bailey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Category: &lt;a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/poetry/Friendship/'&gt;Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Language: English, Fiction Rated: K&lt;br&gt;Genres: Tragedy/Drama&lt;br&gt;Chapters: 1, Words: 602, Reviews: 8 
Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04&lt;br&gt;Status: Complete&lt;hr size=1&gt;I wrote this poem on a night when the clouds outside my house appeared to loom directly above me inside my house.  I felt a great ring of despair as I wrote this poem, reflecting on a past experience with a &quot;friend&quot; who betrayed me.  I hope you may relate</summary>
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