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Breaking the ice
I was a contrarian as a schoolboy. I hated to do what I was told. And in school, I was often told to write. So, I hated writing. After I left school, I took a gap year before I went to university. That winter, I lived in a vacation town on the Jersey Shore. Back then, people observed the seasonal landmarks. After Labor Day, the town was almost deserted.
By Pitt Griffin2 years ago in Writers
Little Witch, Little Witch
Do you remember reading the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” in elementary school? It was something of a staple in mine. I don’t think I could even come close to figuring out how many times that book was read to us in Primary and Grade One. Honestly, for someone who was consistently at a reading level a grade or two higher than the grade she was in, it was kind of boring. I can appreciate the rhythm of it and the artful illustrations now, as an adult, but little me got tired of it very quickly.
By Kelsey Clarey2 years ago in Writers
Disappearing Woman. Top Story - September 2023.
"Disappearing Woman In silence, she's been bound She's here, but gone without a trace Nowhere to be found" The hot, summer sun beat through the window of my bedroom, the song of cicadas leading my small, clumsy hands in their creaking ballad of inspiration. Britney Spears smiled down at me from a poster above my white, wicker desk, her pigtails adorned with tufts of white feathers, beaming a porcelain smile that had yet to crack under the pressure of stardom.
By Christiane Winter2 years ago in Writers
Big Dreams
My teacher looked down at me with a condescending smile and that nod with a slight head tilt that adults get when they are trying to placate a child. She didn’t believe what she had just said to me. But worse than that she didn’t believe what I had said. Not that she thought I had lied, but that she had no faith in the statement I had made to her.
By Traci E. Langston2 years ago in Writers
You Don't Like Yourself? Create a New Version of Yourself
Today we are going to talk about the fact if you don’t like yourself you have to create another version of it. Literally, we see celebrities talking about this a lot. You see Beyonce says whenever she goes on stage, she is not Beyonce. She is ‘Sasha Fierce’. A very good example of this as well is David Goggins. David Goggins is a navy seal who was poor and gained a lot of weight in the past. He lost weight. He even ran marathons; this man did incredible stuff. if you don’t know him, you may check him out. But basically they all say: “create another version of yourself”, and when I heard those stories, I was like wow that makes a lot of sense, and I started doing that as well. So, Liz is just herself. Liz is very lazy. Liz does not want to do anything.
By A Bit From All2 years ago in Writers
What if We had a World Without Literature
Literature is the cornerstone of human expression, ability and creativity. It has woven the fabric of human culture for millennia. It incorporates stories, poetry, plays, essays, and more as a vessel for knowledge, empathy, and imagination. But what if these intricate inscriptions of words, narratives, and emotions did not exist?
By Moumita Islam2 years ago in Writers
What do diamonds mean to you?
What do diamonds mean to you? Sparkles Nostalgia. I recall my journey with words and my first poem. I vividly remember the excitement I felt when I created it. It was like handing diamonds to a child, but instead of being excited about the value of the diamonds, I was thrilled by the sparkle they emitted. The poem was about a middle school crush, and I remember the effort I put into making the words rhyme. I wanted to impress my infatuation with my writing skills. Looking back, I realize that the actual value of that poem wasn't in the sparkles but in the meaning behind it. It was my gateway to falling in love with poetry and writing. Reflecting on my experience and the wisdom I have gained; I understand that the actual value of my words being on paper is in the message they convey.
By George Shannon Ferguson2 years ago in Writers
The unbreakable bond
Morning at 4:00 AM: Kathleen stirred from her slumber, roused by the plaintive cries of Shivli's calf. Shivli, her faithful cow, seemed to have an insomniac calf who made it a nightly ritual to disrupt their peaceful sleep. Kathleen muttered in frustration, "This shivli and her calf never lets us sleep in peace. Soon, my own child will be awake because of this racket." She glanced at her son, Jack, nestled contentedly beside his father.
By Gouri Murmu2 years ago in Writers
JENNIFER. Content Warning.
**Jennifer: The Ancient Tapestry of a Name** In the heart of a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush meadows, there lived a young woman named Jennifer. Her name carried with it a rich tapestry of ancient meanings and a spiritual significance that seemed to guide her path through life.
By Esse Naeemah Ali2 years ago in Writers
