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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do unto others: 1 of 132
The Choice of DoThe mind tends to boggle just a bitWhen our collective consciencesAttempt to reconcile two convergingIssues that, when studied independently,Loudly scream injustice.Still, a choice must be made.As isolated events we see inhumanityIn both choices,But converged we look to the lesserOf the Purest evil,Or mitigate... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Assessing Barack Obama's political future: 6 of 77
There is much to be said for young Senator Obama as a candidate in a presidential race that features mostly politicians from another generation. Though Senator Clinton wants to be considered in the same age bracket as Senator Obama, the generational divide between the young Illinois senator and the others chasing the Whiteho... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Working out doesn't always require gym membership: 3 of 37
A Miser's Guide to FitnessThe economy tanked in 2008, and discretionary spending is down for most Americans. This means the New Year's resolution of joining a health club becomes secondary to the mortgage. If the gym membership is out of reach in 2009, all is not lost. Fitness can be achieved in your home, park, or at your wo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Oppression: 12 of 95
What makes a person?Biology, chemistry,Psychology, rhythm,Or style? PerhapsIt's all too simple.It's the bitterLittle wordThat's heardIn the grandVocabulary of lifeThat makes usStop short,Close shop early,Avoid joy,Harbor guilt,And alienateThose that meanSo much to us.We build our LifeOn insignificantWords and phrasesAnd allow... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chain reactions: 10 of 54
Spiral SelfIt is difficult to imagineThat life as we know itIs somewhereBetween confusion andAbsurdity.We feel we needThe cell phone,The computer, andThe flat screen television.Yet we fail to callOur mothers,Surf a meaningless web, andWatch reruns of showsBefore the cell phone,Personal computer, andThe flat screen ever existe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prayer: 76 of 231
I am your child.I belong to you.My body, my mind,My soul, and my spiritI place in your hands.I trust you to hold me closein my times of need,and I need you now.I am weak without You.I am foolish to believeThat I have any control of my life.Forgive me for thinkingThat I can stand without You.You are Jehovah Jireh,The Lord our ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders US elections 2008: Al Gore's prospects: 1 of 3
Al Gore may be the right person for the Democratic ticket in 2008. He may have recovered from the 2000 election season which seemed to take considerable wind from his sails. However, to get into the thick of the fight would require Mr. Gore to attack the policy offerings presented by the wife of his former boss and those of t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Looking at how God's justice works: 2 of 5
Do bad things happen to good people? Yes and good things happen for bad people. Justice in the spiritual sense, many times, does not seem logical, and it does not appear to be fair. We tend to believe that our relationship with God gives us the entitlement for earthly rewards. We also believe those out of favor with God shoul... More..
Education > Homework & Testing The case for no homework for elementary school students: 8 of 17
The importance of homework in the early grades is overrated. Much of the work assigned to the younger students (kindergarten fourth grade) should be accomplished in the classroom. This premise is based upon three specific points; most of the learning and understanding of subjects for ages 4-10 is concrete and literal, unsupe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ahead of his time: 27 of 57
Stand AheadI stand,An old manBefore my timeWith a heartYearning for hopeLike hard groundCalls for rain.I standToward the westAs heavy skies buildUpon the horizonWith lightning streaksUnder the purple canopy.Still, I stand.I watch and listenTo thunder drumsOf rolling bass percussions,Deep sullen boomsOf pending hope,From a dis... More..