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Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 1 of 64
It felt like a prison. Everyone walked dully in the halls, sapped of any life that may have been previously there. I tried to make out my friends, but they were lost in a sea of red, white, or blue. Tan pants surrounded every which corner you turned; there was no color in this school. There was no personality.That was my elem... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 4 of 71
How to define poetry. It's something so individual, that a universal definition proves to be hard. There is no way to cage up poetry, to tell all the writers and poets in this world, "This is poetry. This is how you will write it." No, poetry is a bird that longs to fly free, going all across the world for all to gaze upon an... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Spring Up: 1 of 15
GAMEPLAY: 3/5The gameplay in Spring Up is simple, yet addicting. Your goal is to match up bricks or balls of the same color causing them to fall. The twist is that you don't need several consecutive colors to make them fall. Rather, you just need two of the same colors to bump to send them tumbling down.It's captivating the f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values The meaning of their flag for Americans today: 1 of 9
The American flag is a status symbol of everything our nation has gone through. We display it proudly; it's not uncommon to find a flag in every other street in this nation. Men and women join their voices as they chime the Pledge of Allegiance. Americans are proud of their flag, and their nation. But what exactly pulls them ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haiku: 34 of 300
The world is quietNot an animal in sightNo wind, no sun, noneYou listen for soundThe birds chirp a silent songThe grass doesn't sway The world is so stillThe sun does not rise or setAre you the last one?Suddenly, panicYou run, looking for someoneThere is only oneYou. Terror sets inAs for once, the world does waitAs you wait f... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 8 of 67
There's been a rising epidemic in the US. No, it's not obesity. It's not smoking. It's not our failing economy. It's homeschooling. Homeschooling, on paper, seems like a great idea, but let me tell you that in action homeschooling is anything but an ideal curriculum.First and foremost, is the issue of socialization. Blind par... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Why buying lottery tickets is a bad investment: 2 of 11
Lotteries are a growing trend; one that sucks you in and doesn't let you go. For some it's an innocent little hobby they partake in once every month or so; but for others they hope it will be their big break, investing money almost daily to play in hopes of finally winning. While the lottery does in fact have a potential to c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The art of flash fiction: 4 of 21
Creating a gripping and compelling story is hard enough. However, to create one with intense word limits proves challenging even for the most accomplished writer. However, when done adequately, it may prove more poetic and deep than thousands of more words could ever describe. That is the art of flash fiction; to create a mov... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Imagine life without: 21 of 109
Imagine life without youThose beautiful eyes, filled with blue,Your perfect smile, sweet embraceAnd don't forget your lovely faceYour gentle touch, comforting words;Your flowing hair attracts herdsof admirers to look at your perfectionAnd you show everyone such equal affection!You're always so radiant, shining brightAnd I gaw... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The long walk home: 3 of 15
The trail is in front of me,Waiting so eagerly,For me to step upon it.I know it's a trap,I know it will sap,All the life out of me.But still I go,On the road home,Hoping for some comfort.The trail is long,The trail is dark,But I must travel it soon.For if I'm to arrive,Right on time,I need to get home soon. More..