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I am a college student entering my last year before graduation. I'm completing my BA in theatre with minors in creative writing and Spanish, and after college it is my goal to enter an MFA program in creative writing, with the long-term desire to either teach

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The beach: 1 of 58
When I was six my grandmotherbrought me to the beach to explore.We packed wet sand in a pink plastic bucketand sculpted a sand castle fit for King Solomon.It had turrets, and a drawbridge, and seashelltapestries.A moat with driftwood alligators defended itfrom rolling waves. When we left it was still there, toothpick flagswav... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) When the relationship to technology devices goes overboard: 1 of 13
There was a time when the space around us - whether it was a park, a sidewalk, or even a tram - was filled with conversation. But not just any conversation: face-to-face conversation. Now the sound of that mutual human interaction is more likely to be replaced by electronic ring tones and odd beeps, and though conversation ma... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Is chess a waste of time and intelligence?: 4 of 48
A martial artist strains to complete his third set of push-ups. His face is red, sweat trickles down his temples. Push-ups don't help him with the technique of his kicks. They aren't the basis for new applications of force or practice for joint locks or throws, but I bet no one would suggest to the martial artist that push-up... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 14 of 164
"Heavenly Anxiety" Poor boy. Such a small coffin hides your smile.What epilogue awaits your short story?Perfection is worth nothing to a child...What shall you do, pestered by such glory? Have they trees whose leaves turn colors in fallFor hanging swings and snatching at kite tails?Will Peter teach you how to play baseba... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts The most common mistakes new Helium users make: 4 of 35
When I first came to Helium, I was wide-eyed, ambitious, and excited to start writing as many articles as I could. I jumped in without learning the ropes, and my scores suffered. I became discouraged and contemplated giving up, but instead I made a point of finding out how to do better. By reading Helium help and forums, l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Defining God: 5 of 43
"Sympathy for the Almighty" Succulent flesh of forbidden fruit beckons too intense a temptation, for our free will. Certainly we, in the land of the free, understand the value of that gift: Free Will. Free Choice. Free Voice. And I sympathize with the Almighty, who look... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writer's block: 21 of 178
"Shopping List" I am out of laundry detergent.And I am out of dish soap.And I am out of lemonade,and I am out of tampons,and I am out of poems. I wish that I could decant them for youinto this 59-cent came-from-St.-Vinny's glasswith a halo of dried Sunny D at the bottom.But words are almost as scarce as emotion these days,a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Adam and Eve: 1 of 8
Eveawoke abruptly, a question picking at her like a parasite.An unquenchable agitationburning behind her eyes;twisting her stomach.When she could no longer bear itshe lay her soft hand on the forehead of the form sleeping beside her."Darling," she whispered,her words caressing him,"I must know:How much do you need me?"Pushing... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Peace & quiet: 1 of 7
This is a screen play intended to be an animated short, with the story told through action. There is no dialogue. "The Book and the Bee." CHARACTERS:Man: Thin, with a drawn face. Exhausted. Looking forward to finishing his book.Bee: Small. Yellow. Trying to get out of the library. Late afternoon light spills in through the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts The meaning of martial arts belt ranks: 1 of 6
Everyone, whether a martial artist or not, knows what having a black belt means. But what about a red belt? A blue belt? Is there such a thing as a pink belt? Before I began Taekwondo about four years ago, those colors seemed more likely to be part of a Lucky Charms commercial than a system of promotion designed to identif... More..