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I brag about my two sons and daughter whom I have prepared to meet the world by teaching them respect for everyone. Some say respect is earned. I say we lose respect by doing something that offends respect. I also believe that to think of others in bright

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: God help me: 2 of 50

g'morning God! please, open for me? guard says you only take virgins with oil. Yes, sir, only the guard knows I came for a vigil without a veil? since neither you nor the guard aren't mute or have not the key to the highest glory. is this the exit, then i think brother jones is reading from the testament; but first he s...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 18 of 292

The Unwelcome Return We had been out in the local market and missed the last taxi home. My mother and I crocheted shawls, scarves, place mats and hats to sell door to door, or at the local market, which was close to three, sometimes several hours away. None of our market places had local taxis. We kicked dust everywhere. Thi...
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Making speeches and public speaking: 1 of 15

An address is much like a manner of dress. Different clothing layers: Their color, cut and fabric type all work together to create an impression. That is why dressing for the occasion is just as important as speaking at the appropriate level. Besides, the purpose of good speaking is to create not just an impression, but the ...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory American democracy on the road to dictatorship: 2 of 28

American Democracy in the Fast Lane The South African Thabo Mbeki's resignation as South African president demonstrates what it is not to be a dictator. What will make Mbeki a great figure in social reform is that he represents what democracy is, he presents to the world wide media the side of Africa that most choose to igno...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I believe...: 5 of 55

Van Gogh Miles,kilometres styes stand between us. Remember the Dutch in Ladybrand. In close proximity Liberty Lies widowed and deaf. My skin sallow and lips cracked, "there is no vacancy". I ask what mask it is he is wearing: Indelible virtue. "'Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...'"...
Education > Education (Other) Why cell phones should be banned in the classroom: 4 of 37

Ban Cell Phone Use in Classrooms Financial cost, respect and teacher-student workload are some reasons why cell phones should be banned in a classroom. School fees are paid towards learning. Those who go to school to learn expect to meet with teachers in the classroom. To meet up with another project other than the one desig...
Entertainment > Music Education How to improve your singing voice instantly: 1 of 9

Listen to Your Voice Improving your voice is a process so the idea of "instant" is deceptive. You will not get up one morning with an improved voice. You must put conscious effort in order to see change in your voice. Just like anything else, just thinking it won't make a difference. Doing, not just thinking things, is what ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Fear of letting go: 3 of 24

Fear of Letting Go I had walked the dusty streets and torn cement pavements of my village and of the capital. I had rummaged every hospital corner and was discouraged by every friend, patient and doctor, but held fast onto my belief. "It is true. It is true. I know it is true. Christ is the Savior. Heavenly Father is God and...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 105 of 838

Love is Pain In love, there's pain. To have pain is the love you have. That's why it is love. It rips your cage. It cuts the heart. It makes you rage. That's why it is love. Is it love to be forever in bliss. How can there be to love which hasn't been tried? It is love you know its pains. The loving kind which maims the very...
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 6 of 47

Undocumented and illegal immigrations should have a roadmap to US citizenship Undocumented and illegal immigrants are ready to regain status as human beings.We are all world citizens. Laws and regulations that govern society should not make us treat each other like animals. Just because someone came to this country unlawfull...