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I'm a 19 year old Political Science major at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. I write here at Helium with the main goal of improving my writing, but I hope to entertain and educate my peers simultaniously. I am an avid NASCAR fan and my favorite

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 1 of 594
-Two-thousand Year Old Lie-Rip the flesh from what you live,Tearing years of work, piece by pieceLive by the lie, die by the lie,Now prepare yourself to dieCorrupt your children if that's what you wish,But leave mine alone and let them liveTo prosper and die at the hand of no one,Not at the grasp of some worthless scumSmiling... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pollution: 1 of 18
-Nature or What's Left of It-There was a world that I once knew,Fields and flowers all covered in dewFresh air filled my lungs,And the wind brushed through my hairThat world is now long gone,Corporations have killed Mother NatureOil spills into crystal clear seas,Smoke fills once blue skiesSickness rises as our bodies hold po... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Best all-time NASCAR drivers: 1 of 14
Here is my list of the 20 greatest NASCAR drivers of all-time. All drivers listed are Cup drivers, their respective series are listed according to their era. I feel it is disrespectful to note all of them as "Sprint Cup" drivers and that it is also disrespectful to previous eras and series sponsors who spent millions of dolla... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Best cars for fuel efficiency: 1 of 11
In a world where gas mileage has become everything it is necessary to save every last drop of precious petroleum. This list was created to help you do just that while at the same time warn you about possible issues with each model. After all, gas mileage may seem to be the premier issue but if repairs become a common routine,... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR legends: Richard Petty: 1 of 9
Richard Petty is "the King" of NASCAR. During his career he amassed a record 200 wins and a slew of fans. A class-act both inside and outside of the racecar, Richard is still a constant presence each weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup series travels nationwide.Richard Lee Petty was born in Level Cross, North Carolina on July 2,... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sydney: 1 of 8
Sydney (pronounced: SIHD-nee)Etymology: Sydney is both a masculine and feminine name, with varied meanings. The first is Sid + Eg meaning "of the wide island/well-watered land". The second is Sid + Hala which means broad or wide nook and finally "south of the water", a reference to Sussex. The spelling Sidney is typically pre... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 106 of 694
-Sabbatical-Take me away from my hellish life;Let me live in peace and harmonyIf even just for a few moments;Save me from myselfPhysical pain the only barrierThe only one in a dark room;Surrounded by darknessSymbols of my lonely existence;Floating around in my headHanging on by a thread;Let me die in my sleepI can't take much... More..
Autos > Hybrids The case against hybrid cars: 1 of 6
In a world of high gas prices and increasing smog, car owners sometimes wonder if there is an alternative to their seemingly typical lifestyle. Recently there has been a new addition to the automobile family. The hybrid now joins the pick-up truck, passenger car, and minivan giving these potential consumers an alternative to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 75 of 428
-Effusion-Spending my days with a figure in my head,Remembering something that someone had saidThe lonesome grieve and the escorted lament,As the angels sing to the effusion of my heartLooking up at the blackened skies,A part of me shrivels and diesUnable to live, a rampant being;Something must give, I'm blind in seeingBlack ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 64 of 362
When I walk that lonely road;I want to feel the fire within meWhen I walk that darkened path;I want to feel her inside meShe left my body long ago,Like a withheld warm embrace she fledColdness strikes with every movement;I'm cold and helpless, dying and worthlessSure I'm an old man but I'm as sane as the next,Young seedlings ... More..