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My name is ABAgail Dunn and I am currently a first year student at Spelman College. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in French and Spanish. I aspire to have my own Pediatric Practice in Cairo, Egypt someday soon.

One of my most fiery passions is writing.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Determination: 3 of 35
Don't Ignore MeI am the one always forgotten, though I speak on the world's behalf.I am the only one who will fight for you, tell your story long after you are gone.You hate the sound of my voice, yet I sing you to sleep at night.I comfort your every fear, let not pain deter your sight.I pray for you as you curse me; the tear... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Helpless: 9 of 49
SLAVERY OF THE MINDSwallow theLies they have told you; deny theAnger that you feel. NeverValue your own words. Believe inEverything that is notReal. WorkYourself to the bone for that money,Order your children to do the same.Force yourselfTo justify stealing; treat life like an unfair game.Have no respect for your own body, le... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Autumn inspiration: 7 of 16
When Time Begins AgainI was born in the fall, almost nineteen years ago. For this reason, the fall to me is the new beginning: the beginning of school, of learning, of class, of new friendships, of new responsibilities.It isn't just the color of the leaves that change; I change, too. The amount of time that I have been here g... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Purpose: 13 of 28
I am the Untold StoryPeople often argue that it is in every human interest to be in control, to lead, even to conquer. As of now, I feel that I will always disagree with such a general, hidebound statement. No such generalization can encompass everyone and no attempt should be made to do so. We as human beings are all differe... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: College essays: 24 of 51
One Decision, an Entire Life In August 2007, a young woman will walk onto the campus of Spelman College, one of six Historically Black Colleges in the Atlanta University Center (College). As an aspiring Biology major and Pediatrician, she has found that these schools will provide her, not only with an exceptional education, b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 35 of 68
Human rights will be an issue that people fight for as long as people deem it just to subject other people to varying degrees of respect depending on certain situations. By such a general phrase-"certain situations"- I am referring to many social circumstances that portions of society have grown to deem worthy of attention, s... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspective: 32 of 61
Mad At the WorldI could be your biggest ally, your only ally, but you give me no chance to explain myself. You have never let me tell my story because you keep me silenced. You tell me that what I am and what I wish to become are like two distant planets that will never have the pleasure to come in contact with each other. Yo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wounded: 43 of 75
Eulogy for my PrideI live in a cage of misery, a world of pain and sorrow.I am fettered with chains of depression and dread the sight of tomorrow.The shackles cut through my wrists, leaving scars that flow like water.I search the sky for an inkling of hope, a hint of dignity that I may borrow.I am told to be grateful that I w... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Beauty: 11 of 17
I Once QuestionedIs beauty an ideal or is relative? Can it be personified of is in an understatement every time we attempt to describe it? Does it really attract or is there sometimes a sense of repulsion as a result of it?Is beauty real?Beauty is one of those abstract nouns that seems to have a universal presence. Beauty is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Intangible: 15 of 21
Favors From WithoutWould it be in my best interest to succumb to you?Can my fate trust your hands?Who is it that I can trust right now?I am new to this foreign land.Is it you that I can entrust my secrets to?Are you really on my side?I am lost right now, alone in truth.Can you really be my guide?In this lush and dangerous jun... More..