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About me - R. Michael Straight

I am a 26 year old photographer, writer, librarian and (though not currently) teacher. Sounds boring, I know. I like to think I'm an exception to the rule.

While I write speculative fiction, satire, poetry and philosophical (mostly atheist) arguments and rants,

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Teachers
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So you want to be a teacher? Fantastic. In the next few paragraphs I will attempt to outline some history, expectations, suggestions, and little-known facts as you embark into this amazing, lucrative and much-appreciated field! For thousands of years, teachers have been held in high esteem in nearly every society. Frequently... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one
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I once knew a man who said words so beautifully I wanted to catch them in nets and use them as bedding. From his chapped lips syllables dripped like Syntec. Machines purred at his soft commands. Hearing his chastening whisper, his stubble tickling my ear, I would shrink and mourn my battered, childish pride. At the dinner ta... More..

Creative Writing > Satire Satire: The prom
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The Prom, a mandatory "dance" held in high schools all over the United States, Canada, Egypt, Iceland, Cuba, South Korea, Angola, Cameroon, and parts of southern Uzbekistan, is often referred to as "Devil's Night" or "The Night Before the Morning After" (occasionally the word "Pill" is added, though usually in jest).It serve... More..

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