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"There exist only three beings worthy of respect: the priest, the soldier, the poet. To know, to kill, to create."
Charles Baudelaire (1821 - 1867), Mon Coeur Mis a Nu, XXII

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 58 of 838

Gentle Night Gentle night embrace me and soothe my fears. Who am I to question life? I lived long I've known pain, I've felt lost. The solitude has been my guide. Am I to spend forever here and not be satisfied? To not know the joy of forgiveness, or the pain of being forgotten. Words spoken long ago keep my faith alive. Mem...
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law The right to own guns in America: Safeguarding Constitutional rights: 2 of 24

The Second Amendment has been a highly debated topic over the last couple centuries. The Second Amendment states that "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (Alters 3). Some people believe that only the military has th...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Help for homeless veterans must focus on helping them "obtain and sustain employment": 1 of 6

Every year up to 2 million people are without homes in the United States; 10% of those people are homeless veterans (Triplett 1). That means that we have around 200,000 veterans walking the streets in need of medical attention, shelter, and food each day. So why is it that so many of the soldiers who have kept our country sa...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Variations in scone recipes: 5 of 13

Lemon Scone Recipe: This is the easiest, best tasting scone recipe. These taste best when eaten right out of the oven, but are still moist the next day. Yields 6 large or 12 small scones. 2 cups of self-rising flour 2/3 cup of cream 2/3 cup of lemonade Preheat oven to 375. Sift flour in a large bowl. Combine the cream and le...
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Defining dyslexia: 5 of 11

Dyslexia is a learning disability that is often misunderstood. I've often heard people say they must be dyslexic after mispronouncing a word or saying a set of numbers backwards, but these are not even symptoms of dyslexia. In this paper I will cover the basics of dyslexia, and what can be done to overcome this disability. I...
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises A before-you-cruise checklist: 5 of 9

Yep it is finally happening! You get to take that fancy cruise you've been dreaming about for years. Just remember not to get to excited and forget about the little things. The best way to enjoy your vacation is to be prepared and check everything twice sometimes three times. What do you need to do? What do you really need t...
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 23 of 31

Illegal immigration has increased drastically in the last 15 years. According to Peter Katel, author of "Illegal Immigration", "There are more than 10 million illegal immigrants in the United States, and that number continues to increase every day" (Katel 1). The United States of America was built on immigration, but now cit...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 174 of 220

My Tree I watched you bathed in sunlight. Beneath your sturdy branches I found peace, and just like a friend you are always here for me. I watched you dance in the moonlight. Just like a gypsy by the fire, you were graceful and free. It reminded me of how I used to be I watched you die in the fall. Each leave fell like a dro...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religion: 137 of 170

My Religion You are everything to me. I stand before you naked, and unashamed. Take one look at me. Tell me that you can't see, I worship you silently in the night. Only tears fall for you. Painful, but too true. You came for me, and never gave up. Putting more faith in me than I ever could in you. Now I've failed you brutal...
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises How to avoid sea sickness on a cruise: 13 of 16

The cruise has started and you can't seem to get your head out from between your knees. What is happening? Well chances are that you developed mal de mer, also known as sea sickness. You may be asking yourself; what is sea sickness? Sea sickness is a conflict between your senses. A fluid filled canal in your inner ear contro...