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I love animals, and there is a special place in my heart for the American Pit Bull Terrier. They are so misunderstood, and so poorly treated by too many people. I love to think of new things. I grew up with a Pentecostal mom and a Cathoic dad, which makes

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black athletes dominate sports: 1 of 31
Really, why even bring this up? People are people. Every athlete is picked from the same group of people trying out for the team. Let's say that team members are picked at random. If more black people try out than white people, more black people will be chosen. It is a matter of finite math. You have 80 black marbles in a bag... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking in the mirror: 11 of 201
looking in the mirrorfrightens mebecause I'm afraidof what I'll seewill I have extra pudgehere or therewill I like the wayI have my hairwill my face have explodedwith red blotches and bumpswhat's this on my sidetwo extra lumpsmy skin is the wrong colorinvoluntary tan linestoo pale in placesand freckles unalignedmy nose turns ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Crayons and colors: 4 of 43
they come in boxespacks of 8- 100 and somethingsome are too waxyand some are just righti only use a certain kindcrayons are my favorite mediumthey are genuineif you can make a caryon look goodthen you are on to somethingit's not like colored pencilsor permanent colored markersthat look good anywaybeing bright and vibrantautom... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Work: 9 of 84
I come here every day.My job descriptionPretend to be busyIt was so hard to get this job.My record had to be perfect.3.5 GPATook me two tries to get this job.I beat other people to it.It was supposed to be complicated and technical.What I actually do is a monkey's work."Scan these photographs.That should keep you by for a day... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The muse: 13 of 57
The poem of a poemI once wrote a poemIn response to my museThey fit together perfectlyThe long awaited answerTo a voice calling in the darkSo it was considered greatEveryone loved itExcept for the jealous oneWho just couldn't understandHe said, "But I'm your boyfriend!I'm the one that youare supposed to fell that way about"I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The poetic one: 2 of 7
You come out of nowhere,Hand me a stack of papers"Here read this"And I am thrown once againInto a place I can't standA position to lie to your facePretend to read your mindless drivel.Your stale characters,one protagonist, andSeveral characters whoPlay the same mundane roleEach time, the stack gets bigger.And I pretend to rea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Determining which of the six Star Wars movies is the best: 13 of 39
The best of the 6 Star Wars films is most definately "The Empire Strikes Back". Hands down. It was the best of the original 3, despite what Lucas himself believes because he wrote "A New Hope". But really, how many Star Wars fans actually side with Lucas on any opinion?"Empire" is by far the greatest because the Princess reve... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Most overrated movies of all time: 10 of 28
How many films can I think of! Almost every movie that has any following recently is overrated. This says something about the intelligence of modern masses. But here are my picks.1. The Ring: remake of a Japanese movie, which is probably the only reason it has any following at all. The movie isn't at all frightening, and you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Should the children who killed a seven-year-old "Mortal Kombat-style" be tried as adults?: 6 of 16

Whereas I can see why some people would say "no" on the basis that no child should ever be tried as an adult, this kind of behavior should not go unpunished. What ever happened to personal responsibility in this country? At the age these "children" are, they should know that they are way bigger and stronger than a 7 year old ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Crazy in love: 3 of 8
I'll never forget how we met that day.The way I was being too slow to join the others to play.You came and met me not far from the group.And you picked me up in one fail swoop.Folded over your shoulder; the ground moving swiftly pastIt was the beginning of my calloused heart's cast.And you set me down againAnd my head began t... More..