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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 30 of 300
I'm standing outside your window, and there you are. Our roles reversed, as usual. The illusion you create so tempting, Eye-catching; like a moth forced to a flame by blind instinct, Or a hopeless romantic to a promised oasis. How funny, even with my silent good-bye I still look up at you. And there she is, the silhouette th... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: 20 of 55
The Tragedy of Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most complex plays, is unlike the collection of tragedies before its time. Though the outcome of the story is brutal and chaotically dramatic, it is also informative to the fact that the real tragedy is within character traits rather than the events themselves. Death is not what ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 38 of 71
Excuses. "He was just angry" "That's just how he is sometimes," "Well, I was annoying him-" "I should've done what he had asked for" "He just cares about me so much," Etc.. These are some of the many excuses women come up with to convince others, and themselves, that it's okay to be treated badly by their lover. There are ma... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Parents: Adjusting to realizing your teen is sexually active: 9 of 15
Teens who are sexually active do not need religious values forced into their minds again, nor do they need to be put down or given an assumed label because of their decision. Mothers, fathers, siblings and friends should just be honest. Accept the facts and be sure to work with them to make the right decisions. Your opinion ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Best ways to go green: 40 of 66
It's so easy to turn your life green these days. You don't have to spend lots of money, all you really need is insight and a drive to make changes in your life to make a difference in our world. Many people have already begun purchasing the new eco-friendly water bottles that are made with 30% less plastic (Poland Spring had... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Elevator: 8 of 11
Oh you made it. Ouch. Here we go.. Ah, you're going to the floor of chaotic papers- The ones with numbers that scream to be spent. Don't be so uptight, look at those around you, You're all here for the same reason: to go up. Your watches, your clothes-like the numbers, They scream, to go up. You're not convinced? Okay, see t... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Symbolism in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried: 5 of 6
Individualism is dangerous according to Lt. Cross in O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried". When describing the objects, he strategically places them in 3 categories: G.I stuff, Personal and Ghosts. The symbolism behind each of these embodies the entire story and explains the concept of war. Under the G.I stuff ar... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dinner with your ex-wife: 23 of 27
Three. The number of magic...well in this case, black magic. My wife to my right, my ex-wife to my left. My eyes are so struck with confusion, it's a wonder why they haven't quit their job. I should have listened to my mother, I thought to myself as the women sneakily watched each other's every move. Each time a napkin was r... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce After a divorce: Tips for dealing with anger: 24 of 28
Anger is a poison that will drag you down to a place that is very hard to escape from. Your mind is constantly occupied with nothing more than spiteful thoughts and inexcusable plots to "show them" when the papers are signed and all is said and done. This can go two ways: You can take all this energy and passion and channel ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Divorce: How to help your child cope: 21 of 22
It's hard to see divorce as the right choice when facing an emotionally injured child. It is difficult to keep your child totally unaffected by the chaos that had infected your once-loving marriage. Ignoring the child, or praying that he/she will "grown up and out of it" are two actions never to be taken by a parent who trul... More..