"Freedom of Speech, and What It Really Means"

by noaheducation

By Anna Lee “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise the...

1 Like | 1 comment | 104 views | Journalistic Writing | August 8, 2018

"Eternal"

by ashinibhardwaj

Love is... heartbreak and sadness. It is deadly and poisonous. It weakens me. It makes me cry and want to tear my soul out. I wanna break down the walls and tear the foundations of my life into a dusty remain. But love is also... beau...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2 views | General | August 18, 2018

"SHIELDS DOWN"

by Murphy

I give in willingly spilling these feelings free. Millions of drilling teeth pealing my brilliant peace. She can appeal to me, leaving my will too weak. Killing me still I speak, tilling my field of grief. Frilling these shields I keep. Fil...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 5 views | General | August 18, 2018

"Day To Day"

by Murphy

Livid seems to limit peace and rigid dreams begin to crease and when it leads to instant grief I dig in deep my skin it leaks. Avenge the piece of him deceased, the him that's weak the pimp the freak. The friend to lead to sin and leave. I...

1 Like | 0 comment | 6 views | General | August 18, 2018

"Redundant"

by Murphy

blatantly raking leaves without waiting til they leave trees. and ice skating in crazy creeks with no way we can make them freeze. I spend days that give way to weeks just to stay when I pray to leave...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 18 views | General | August 18, 2018

"Profit of lost wits"

by Murphy

In him a demon that's keepin him hostage. Even when sleepin he's dreamin of promise. Seein no reason he's needin a conscience. Screamin and swingin like he was a mash pit. Season to season its re-runs of lost wits. Strings of his peace must...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 18 views | General | August 18, 2018

"IRRELEVANT TO MY ELEMENT"

by Murphy

All these scenes so extreme with no peace in between will soon bring me to means of escape. Like me sleeping for weeks or just leaving completely believe me its things I would hate...... And still recently reaching for dreams that are shrin...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 15 views | Drama | August 18, 2018

"Forgotten"

by libbylee3

Where were you today gone again, never been teaching me the ways without you showing me I'm fine without you Where were you today on your phone, all alone I am here, far but near just learning that I'm fine without you Where were you toda...

1 Like | 1 comment | 24 views | Poetry | August 17, 2018

"Murder on the Ave."

by JaxtheWriter

Murder on the Ave BK Jackson She screamed so loud that the...

1 Like | 0 comment | 20 views | Mystery | August 17, 2018

"The 11% Solution"

by Barnard1960

Part one - A Friend in Need “Are you in?” Frank asked. They were both sitting on Frank’s deck, smoking cigars. Frank Simon and Bob Salt had known each other for over forty years. They were roommates in college and b...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 28 views | Short Stories | August 17, 2018

"Tunnel of Time"

by Gerry_Kramer

When the hole is clear Rowing towards the dark As the moderate sun Gives its last sight to r...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | August 17, 2018

"Extinguisher: Just a Few Pieces of Scrap Metal?"

by Gerry_Kramer

8/16/18 Extinguisher: Just a Few Pieces of Scrap Metal? It is officially confirmed that Extinguisher is real. But...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 17 views | Humor | August 17, 2018

"Overwhelmed"

by spunkipunki

feelings. On the bottom the floors ceilings Prying through what was locked doors...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | August 17, 2018

"Infinite Crisis"

by defgmx

She's a death drop when my heart falls into my stomach She's an anchor when the sadness just sinks into the bottom of my soul She's a nightmare when I can't escape her in sleep. You haunt mind with your laughter I remember your slashed...

1 Like | 0 comment | 40 views | Poetry | August 17, 2018

"Endlessly (Cue The Sun)"

by defgmx

Cut. Put an end to this film. Time to get out of character & reveal your true face. Your eyes wild in the night. A breakdown highway bound. Pity party[audio wav="https://noahwriting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TRACK-05-This-Old-Da...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 49 views | Poetry | August 16, 2018

"Dead Lands Noir (3)"

by AEParker007

Peter vanished completely. I went home a few days later and found our apartment almost as we’d left it when I went into labor. There were two things missing: Peter’s old military rucksack, and his guns. A lot of guns. I couldn’t a...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | General | August 16, 2018

"The Bottle"

by Gerry_Kramer

Satan is the water Apparent life for the unfinished weak Overflowing with pain to seek Livin...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 41 views | Poetry | August 16, 2018

"The Desolate Eye"

by BRJ1992

The Desolate Eye gazes at me In my quiet hours....

0 Likes | 2 comments | 31 views | Poetry | August 15, 2018

"Mirrors"

by WVPoetrygirl

Tales of someone’s woe, escaped your lips in tell. Attempts to make headway with another’s tattered sail. A foot upon the chest of the downtrodden prone, hands across your breast on your judgmental throne. Mirrors don’t exist i...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | August 15, 2018

"Eight Brothers"

by Keazy88

Once upon a time there was a little fish named Kevin. Kevin used to have 7 brothers Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, & Keevin. Kevin lives in a small lagoon in his friend Kayla’s guest bedroom. Here is the story of why Kevin...

1 Like | 0 comment | 39 views | Short Stories | August 15, 2018

"Ponytail"

by Cellardoor

An anchored beer can full of cigarettes. Everyone smiling, straight teeth and yellow. I still had no idea you were waiting. we stepped onto the sidewalk, the rain already ruined the chalk. It’s funny how we characterize, behind our...

1 Like | 0 comment | 38 views | General | August 15, 2018

"Mount Fireball"

by Gerry_Kramer

Spawning in the middle of the planet In true majestic beauty Conducting natural duty Atmosph...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 63 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Intended Threesome"

by Mindgallery74

I was falling in love with the woman that looked like me, when I noticed him. I m surprised I saw him at all, that night she looked like she swallowed the sun. The passionate energy pulsing in her chest, above her core, rad...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 31 views | Journalistic Writing | August 14, 2018

"Where Devils Dwell"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 25 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Roots"

by Mindgallery74

If your an observer of your own life, what would you say to yourself at this very moment? I ll go first... "You don't have to be sorry, we'll never be apart....I ve been waiting my whole life to be just like you!! I hope you never know ho...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 25 views | Undefined | August 14, 2018

"Stone of Love"

by Gerry_Kramer

Love in the form of a jewel Radiating against normal emotion Cleansing the water in a dead pool...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 38 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Poisonous Sin"

by Gerry_Kramer

As we work hard for the World destined for a better future Our faith is unfortunate, as it will...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 27 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Conqueror’s Crusade VIII: Trail of Tragedy: Chapter IV: Steeds of Weaponry"

by Gerry_Kramer

When the four emerged from the cave, they were still in the very same forest. Same leswood trees, same wildlife, same atmosphere. "Well, now that I have a sword, I need...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 26 views | Fantasy | August 14, 2018

"Conqueror’s Crusade VIII: Trail of Tragedy: Chapter III: Cave of Variety"

by Gerry_Kramer

The four traveled less than a mile before deciding to cross over a wooden bridge. "This doesn't look too bad...." Gersis wondered, just before a stick fell off of the bri...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 18 views | Fantasy | August 14, 2018

"Conqueror’s Crusade VIII: Trail of Tragedy: Chapter II: Forest of Mystery"

by Gerry_Kramer

"Where...are we....?" Nake wondered. All they could see were leswood trees in every direction. "We need to get out of here!" Foachina panicked....

0 Likes | 2 comments | 26 views | Fantasy | August 14, 2018

"Conqueror’s Crusade VIII: Trail of Tragedy: Chapter I: The Flight of Unknown Distance"

by Gerry_Kramer

Picture a time where buildings were still made of wood. A time where advanced technology didn't even exist. A time where you had to use your legs to get from one place to another. Well, those are old schoo...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 24 views | Fantasy | August 14, 2018

"Extinguisher Saga: Is Fenway Park Haunted?"

by Gerry_Kramer

8/14/18 Is Fenway Park Haunted? At midnight last night, the Red Sox committee members Calvin Heat, Liam Iar and Car...

1 Like | 0 comment | 25 views | Humor | August 14, 2018

"Extinguisher Saga: Extinguisher Rumor Confirmed"

by Gerry_Kramer

8/13/18 Extinguisher Rumor Confirmed After a successful mission to determine if Extinguisher is real or not, eviden...

1 Like | 0 comment | 19 views | Humor | August 14, 2018

"Blow Away the Smog"

by Gerry_Kramer

I have once again failed my pledge I have cut the rope that tied my soul I was free, now I’m on the edge...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 24 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Weird Things"

by Gerry_Kramer

Weird things happen all the time Up the hill that I shall climb...

1 Like | 2 comments | 40 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"As we sin"

by Gerry_Kramer

The future Will die on its own As w...

1 Like | 2 comments | 32 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Tender Life"

by Gerry_Kramer

As the world goes by The devil occupies more...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 34 views | Poetry | August 14, 2018

"Dead Lands Noir (2)"

by AEParker007

(Part 1) I looked around at the chaos. Our fight had sent our plates onto the floor. I looked down at my neglig...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 13 views | General | August 13, 2018

"Wholeness"

by BRJ1992

The blinding light of unity shines on the river. Rocks stand, unchanged, under endless water. Breeze blows through trees, and traffic lights turn red Saying “stop!” But it doesn’t stop. Sandstorms rage across deserts destined to...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Loose"

by Gerry_Kramer

After the sun went down Knocked out in the nerve Red chains blaze in a soulless heart Immobi...

1 Like | 2 comments | 38 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"You Won’t Hurt Me That Way Again"

by RBB1010

You act as if I'm an old rag take your dirt as if your clean Run me through the ringer all the while your superficial brag Making me look the one so mean then at me pointing the finger...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 34 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Something different from what I normally do"

by Masarati

Original version well one of the many Now I lay me down to sleep I pray to the Lord, my soul to keep if I were to die before I awake I pray to the Lord, my soul to take My own version now I lay me down to sleep i hope the lor...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 26 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Extinguisher Saga: Mission 1"

by Gerry_Kramer

Curt: Alright, Gerry! I drank my potion and I am invisible. For these missions, I will communicate with you through text message. The ringer is off. And I will live stream whatever you want to you....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Humor | August 13, 2018

"Extinguisher Saga: Our Secret Agent"

by Gerry_Kramer

In order to crack the code that’ll lead us to the answer of “Is Extinguisher real?”, we have brought us a very special friend with us. This man is Lanny Poffo’s partner, who is also a Yankees fan. He...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 25 views | Humor | August 13, 2018

"Trash the Long Sought Truth"

by Gerry_Kramer

One option or another Not discarding neither...

1 Like | 0 comment | 25 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"FALSELY ACCUSED"

by bongos

You're saying I'm a thief; you're saying that I steal. You have no proof, and I've denied it. How am I supposed to feel? With powers of omniscience, your impressions never fail. Got to keep your numbers up, so what if I go to ja...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 27 views | General | August 13, 2018

"Sweet Jesus"

by RBB1010

Fathoms of love unexplainable Your nearness undeniable Waters from the throne surely my soul sustainable The taste of living water know Sweet Jesus no where else I long to go I visu...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

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by Drparker62485

"Mirror" As I look into the reflection and wonder who it is that I see, I can't help but know that the man upstairs has something amazing destined for me. Even through all of the struggles and all of the strife, No one ever said this would...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 26 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Diseased mind"

by Drparker62485

Diseased mind Whatever happened to what was supposed to be that wonderful life of mine?.. From the failed relationships of hurting everyone around me, to popping another bottle cap to kill my feelings in drowning. If I could explain that...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 28 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Loving My Baby"

by Derm1301

Lookin into her eyes as that picture sits still,tells me a story about her that makes its real,u can be at a distance but u seem so close,commin to me now as...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | August 13, 2018

"Falling – Six"

by TheYoungWriter

Note:: Well, turns out as I transferred chapter five from Docs onto here, I accidentally deleted it. I'm having to copy it off of here and paste it back into Docs. Six...

1 Like | 0 comment | 31 views | Realistic Fiction | August 13, 2018

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"Freedom of Speech, and What It Really Means"

by noaheducation

By Anna Lee “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise the...

1 Like | 1 comment | 104 views | Journalistic Writing | August 8, 2018

"Behind the Register"

by eletoski

I get so many colorful characters in my line of work. First there was a brother and a sister, that were arguing if they look a like. They drag me into their conversation. I'm hesitant. Both of...

3 Likes | 1 comment | 5778 views | Poetry | August 4, 2017

"Why Libraries Should Be Your Best Friend"

by noaheducation

By: Anna Lee I have a somewhat embarrassing secret: I love libraries. I have been going to my local library since I was a child, and I made my first library card 9 years ago. I have been there longer than most of the library st...

4 Likes | 3 comments | 4480 views | General | February 25, 2018

"Noahwriting’s New Free and Low Cost Editing Services"

by noaheducation

Hi Noahwriting Community! We have some good news! Thanks to the hard work of our wonderful volunteers, we are now offering a free and low-cost editing service for academic, creative, and professional writing. While this site is awesom...

11 Likes | 0 comment | 4428 views | General | November 6, 2017

"For When You Just Can’t Do Another Assignment"

by noaheducation

By: Jenaya R. Curry There isn’t a single student who hasn’t felt the overwhelming urge to throw their textbook across the room, defy the school system, and emphatically declare, “I’m not doing this anymore!” That is, until your...

4 Likes | 4 comments | 4363 views | Information | March 4, 2018

"6 Resources You Might Not Know You Have"

by noaheducation

By: Grace A. Riley For the desperate college student...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 4264 views | General | February 5, 2018

"Writing is a Skill – Act Like It"

by noaheducation

By: Jenaya R. Curry Warning! We have a situation. There is an outlandish belief surrounding the arts, especially writing. Somewhere along the line we decided that creativity - no matter what form it takes -...

3 Likes | 3 comments | 4207 views | Creativity | February 26, 2018

"Get Your Writing Motivation Back"

by noaheducation

By: Jenaya Curry Stop for a moment. Take a breath. Most people believe you always have to be motivated to do something, but in reality, sometimes you have to do something to breed motivation. This is the last thing you want...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 4120 views | Creativity | January 30, 2018

"Don’t Wait: Live Your Dream Now"

by noaheducation

By: Jordan Coughlin When it comes to landing just about any job nowadays, a degree alone isn’t enough. Everybody has one. That’s not to say that a college education isn’t worth it, but the market is saturated. You need to...

2 Likes | 3 comments | 3774 views | Creativity | December 8, 2017

"The Human™ Guide to APA Citations"

by noaheducation

By: Jenaya R. Curry You probably don't have any time to waste, so let's get started. APA, the abbreviation for American Psychological Association, is a way of formatting papers and essays, and it is an alternative to the bet...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 3582 views | Research | March 20, 2018

"I Woke Up At 4:30 am… To Write"

by noaheducation

By: Jenaya R. Curry Yes, you read that right. After watching this video, I found that many successful CEOs wake up early as part of their d...

4 Likes | 2 comments | 3536 views | General | February 9, 2018

"An Invitation to Read More"

by noaheducation

By: Angie Byler One of my favorite parts of moving into a new house is unpacking my boxes of books and putting them on their new shelves. Their familiar faces make me feel right at home. Home is where your friends are, and book...

5 Likes | 5 comments | 3398 views | Creativity | March 27, 2018

"Poetic Forms and How to Improve Upon Them"

by noaheducation

By: Lauren Beth Kelly Poetry is one of the oldest forms of writing, dating back to 1700 BC. Since then, it has manifested into a nuanced writing genre that every writer experiments with at some point in their life. But let’s...

4 Likes | 0 comment | 3382 views | Information | March 13, 2018

"Visual Analysis of a User Manual"

by noaheducation

By: Lauren Beth Kelly The following is an analysis of the visual aspects of a user manual and of how these can influence the audience perception of a document...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 3381 views | Information | February 19, 2018

"Style Guidelines for Organizational Grants"

by noaheducation

By: Lauren Beth Kelly When creating any document for a company, it’s important that the style, diction, and overall structure is consistent throughout all similar documents. For example, if you’re one person on a team of ma...

1 Like | 0 comment | 3323 views | Information | April 6, 2018

"How to Use ProQuest"

by noaheducation

By: Anna Lee ProQuest is a scary word. At least for me it was. “Doing research” and “finding peer-reviewed, verified sources” have always induced the same amount of stress as actually writing the paper and revising my e...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 3267 views | Research | March 27, 2018

"Romantic Getaway in Arkansas"

by lynnser418

Romantic Getaway in Arkansas Written by Sherlynn Rocha Arkansas is not your average romantic spot for a getaway, it is a place full of adventure to discover mother nature’s beauty and a place to develop your inner hiker. If y...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 3195 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"Chutes and Ladders"

by keertikalluru

Six possibilities are there, Roll the dice if you dare, Land on a slide, a ladder or an empty space, We'll watch the expressions on your face. It's my turn to roll, I'm six spaces from winning, The dice feels like coal, My head is sp...

3 Likes | 3 comments | 3104 views | Poetry | January 8, 2017

"Reflections for the Voice Inside Her Head"

by Danielle11195

I remember the first time I met you, formally in an online conversation. My friend’s font color changed to a midnight blue, and the tone shifted to stubborn rebellion. I was confused, I didn’t know who you were. You spoke a different la...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 3062 views | Prose | February 23, 2017

"Determining Fair Use: Amount and substantiality of the portion used"

by fairuse1

Quanitity of copyrighted material is considered in the court when judging fair use. Even though under certain circumstances an entire copyrighted content has been seen as fair. Yet not all limited copyright material can be under fair use...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2936 views | Information | December 17, 2016

"Grit"

by rsimmons2025

Grit He felt sick. The rank stench of sweat and urine drove into his nose. Bile and bits of food crept up his throat, reaching for a handhold. He forced it back and swallowed. T...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2876 views | Short Stories | December 17, 2016

"How to Format Dialogue"

by LindsayB

There’s a lot of nuances about dialogue that make it really difficult to master: where to put the quotation marks, when to indent and when to not, how to indicate who’s talking, etc. Hopefully these tips will help you out. ...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2824 views | Information | January 27, 2017

"Creative Writing Topics"

by medvesm

I love to write, but sometimes it can be difficult to brainstorm what I would like to write about. Creativity is key in writing, so I have developed a list of topics for anyone that shares this same issue of not always knowing how to get s...

3 Likes | 2 comments | 2813 views | Information | January 25, 2017

"Writing Tips and Techniques"

by LindsayB

Here are some writing tips and techniques to help creative writers improve their writing. A lot of these tips can be applied to academic writing as well, but it is geared toward creative writers. 1. Write. Write as often as you can, everyw...

5 Likes | 3 comments | 2752 views | Information | January 24, 2017

"10 Books to Consider Reading to Become a Better Writer"

by lynnser418

Writing is a complicated process. Whether you’re looking to be a scriptwriter or write your own novel, there are massive obstacles you need to learn to overcome. Books are a big part of learning and gathering information that can benefit...

3 Likes | 2 comments | 2683 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"Grape"

by LindsayB

In the third grade, our science teacher gave us a clump of colorless clay to mold into a planet. Pluto, as it was still considered a planet back then, was assigned to me, and I understandably felt gypped, because Pluto was the runt of the s...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2637 views | Short Stories | December 28, 2016

"10 fun facts about the brain"

by keertikalluru

10 fun facts about the brain: Your brain consumes 20% of your oxygen but accounts for only 2% of your body mass. Your brain can generate 10-25 watts of power. That’s enough to power a light bulb! Your brai...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 2596 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 6, 2017

"Bucket List for the Known Traveler"

by lynnser418

Traveling is much more than adventure it is about discovering new cultures and creating meaningful relationships. It is something nobody can take and...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 2547 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"A Child’s Home"

by LindsayB

By no stretch of the imagination could this house be considered a home. A home is made up of warm meals, bedtime stories, and family game nights. My house is made up of rotting wood, scurrying rats, and growing mildew. A home is packed with...

1 Like | 1 comment | 2476 views | Short Stories | December 28, 2016

"Revolution"

by keertikalluru

As I sit deep in thought, I think about what all we’ve got. God let us humans be, To mold the world to the best you see. He has already provided us with the most, And he himself came as a host. Forests of pretty, lush green, Mounta...

3 Likes | 4 comments | 2454 views | Poetry | January 23, 2017

"Determining Fair Use: Purpose and Character"

by fairuse1

Purpose & character is one of the factors to determine Fair Use. Fair Use is in favor of: teaching, personal, reseach and transformative. According to the U.S. Copyright office the purpose will be weighed against the other factors of: n...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2448 views | Information | December 19, 2016

"So, You Want to Be a Grant Writer?"

by briscoem

By and large, many people need grant money. Whether it’s a college senior seeking grant money for their Master’s, a principal seeking more funds for their school, or a non-profit looking to start a new program, this person will have to...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 2436 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

"Finding Motivation in Internship Programs"

by briscoem

by Moriah Briscoe A month ago, you looked at internship programs and were accepted by a company. At the time, you were more than excited to begin. Today, it’s safe to say that your motivation has waned and is almost nonexistent. At th...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2433 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

"Writing Exercise Part 1"

by Navid13

This is an exercise of using strictly emotional diction in order to portray a character's emotional state. For this assignment, there was no use of tangible details, and thus, the plot is fairly thin. However, the point of the piece is to d...

4 Likes | 2 comments | 2429 views | Prose | December 7, 2016

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by sb15

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0 Likes | 2 comments | 2335 views | General | April 3, 2017

"Preservation of Individuality"

by kgukevin

Because of the newest advancements in technology, one is able to access vast amounts of information by a click of a button or a tap of a finger. This convenience, although may seem very useful to many, is masking a dangerous pitfall. As our...

1 Like | 3 comments | 2330 views | Essays | November 20, 2016

"How to Choose a Veterinarian that Meets Your Needs"

by lynnser418

Choosing your pet’s veterinarian is an important decision; they should be someone you can trust and someone that listens to your concerns. The veterinarian must have the needed educational background to either perform the proper examinati...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2305 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"Top 10 Reasons to Visit Thailand"

by lynnser418

Thailand is a popular destination for so many reasons from the food to the beaches are top of that list. There is so much to explore and a thousand reasons more why you should travel to Thailand. So whether you’re planning your...

1 Like | 2 comments | 2305 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays"

by lynnser418

With all the holiday decorations going up, we must remember to make our homes safe for our furry friends. There may be items they may get tangled in or food they can’t have. The holidays can be a dangerous time for pets! Here are some...

1 Like | 2 comments | 2294 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"An Imbalance of Identity"

by nolan.mollyrose

Stability is often dependent upon a clear and accurate self-concept. When an individual’s identity is obscured or falsified, they risk undergoing social and emotional collapse. Shakespeare explores this concept in Richard II,...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2281 views | Essays | March 28, 2017

"Resume Writing Tips"

by noaheducation

Resume Writing Tips by Endia Hunt...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2273 views | Information | March 30, 2017

"Unique Beaches You Must See in the United States"

by lynnser418

Unique Beaches You Must See in the United States Written by Sherlynn Rocha Summer is ri...

1 Like | 2 comments | 2260 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"Man"

by Conan54321

My name can be heard in the sound of rain; It’s burned into the wall with Promethean fire. I know a thousand kinds of pain, And all of them begin with primal desire. We were made for the muck and mire; Born of blood and morta...

4 Likes | 2 comments | 2223 views | Poetry | December 29, 2016

"Endangered Fauna"

by keertikalluru

In today’s world, development has become destruction. Not for mankind but for the other beautiful species who share the earth with us. The Red List: According to research compiled by the IUNC (World Conservation Union), almost on...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2212 views | Narrative Nonfiction | January 23, 2017

"Food for thought: healthy habits on campuses"

by sb15

At Elon University’s dining halls you can get anything from brazed pork chops, to baked tilapia, to a chocolate peanut butter quesadilla. Elon’s dining services are pretty highly touted, ranking as high as 68th in the country...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 2209 views | Essays | April 3, 2017

"To Dance"

by LindsayB

Around and round we go again, dancing with our painted delusions as the rain pours down our faces: it’s in our eyes, in our mouths, in our lungs, and it fills us until we are no more than buckets of water—pure—and I’m scared; I duck...

2 Likes | 5 comments | 2208 views | Prose | December 28, 2016

"The Castle in the Trees: The shift from the medieval pleasance to the Arcadian pastoral (An Introduction)"

by echeslow

As England saw a shift from medieval to early modern, it also saw a shift in representations of enclosed natural spaces, particularly forest spaces. Within the tradition of idealizing Nature and representing it as a space separate from the...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2207 views | Essays | January 5, 2017

"Dog Fighting: Learn How to Take Action"

by lynnser418

The world doesn’t make much sense sometimes and we often come across problems that we have no control over. Yet when there is a chance to take action, we often put those thoughts in the back of our minds. These subjects, such as dog fight...

1 Like | 1 comment | 2181 views | Essays | December 2, 2016

"The Cartesian Circle and God"

by PaulB

Descartes needs a non-deceiving god to trust his reason, yet to conclude god exists he must trust his reason. The purpose of this paper is to explicate this objection to Descartes’ argument, which I will do in section 1, illustrate potent...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2166 views | Essays | March 26, 2017

"Never Ending Battle"

by nspncer1

“Can you just get out?” I open the door. “I’ll get out when you tell me what’s wrong?” Greg grabs his clothes, hanging them back in the closet. I take a deep breath. “We have had this same conversation over and over. I�...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2133 views | Realistic Fiction | April 4, 2017

"Phone Interview Tips Analysis"

by aenglish0830

It is no secret that most companies use phone interviewing as the first step in the hiring process. I have experienced this first hand while applying for jobs and internships. I’ve had the privilege of actually administrating phone interv...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 2113 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"Connection through Common Language"

by nolan.mollyrose

The way a piece of literature is communicated can underline the nuanced messages and societal themes that it projects. Works that employ a more general style of language frequently exemplify this idea, as their use of plain or “real”...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2109 views | Essays | March 28, 2017

"Peter Singer and Speciesism"

by PaulB

Peter Singer’s concept of speciesism breaks down on several levels, both in its own internal logic and when applied to the real world. I will be illustrating how Singer’s argument fails to establish that interests can be defined only as...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2101 views | Essays | March 26, 2017

"A Fratricide"

by pdomain1

Written by Franz Kafka The evidence shows that this is how the murder was committed: Schmar, the murderer, took up his post about nine o’clock one night in clear moonlight by the corner where Wese, his...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 2099 views | Short Stories | December 16, 2016

"The Dream Job: What Can You Do to Open the Doors to Success?"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey If you’re a writer of any kind, you’ve probably dreamed of having immense, if not unrealistic, success. A prize-winning author, a respected screenwriter, a poet recognized by millions – these are the ca...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2089 views | Information | March 22, 2017

"Haven"

by dbtk

Even now at the end of the day when all seemed to be finished and she might finally relax into the cushions that peace still eluded her. Her back remained stiff, her face tight, and her mind stuck in an endless pattern of remembering. Her d...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2076 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 2017

"The Top 10 Pet-friendly Hotel Chains"

by lynnser418

So you decide to do some traveling and want bring along your furry friend along yet you are unsure which hotels are pet-friendly. How can you find out which hotels will allow you to bring your pet along? We are here to ensure you can take y...

1 Like | 1 comment | 2066 views | Essays | December 2, 2016

"Communication at its Best"

by aenglish0830

Communication at its best means different things to different people. To me, the best communicators have mastered several skills. For example, they know how to adapt to different people and their backgrounds or cultures. These communicators...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 2058 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"Who Wears the Mask"

by nspncer1

“Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof. –V ” (Wachowski) Out of all the quotes from the text and the film, this one depicts the main topic of discussio...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2043 views | Essays | April 4, 2017

"Social Media Writing: How to Get a Grasp on This Emerging Skill"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey Jobs in social media have been progressing steadily. With the rise of platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, companies have been realizing the vast marketing potential of these outlets. Not only doe...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2039 views | Information | March 13, 2017

"Product Forecasting"

by bandita.deka

Rumon is now three. Yesterday we went grocery shopping at Ralph’s. As alway...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2027 views | Essays | April 6, 2017

"Divergence of the Era of Expertise"

by bandita.deka

Is the allure of ‘specialization’ dwindling? There are numerous studie...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2022 views | Essays | April 6, 2017

"Finding the Right Tone for Your Audience"

by noaheducation

By: Chelsea Tamborski In any form of writing, there’s always a specific audience the writer is addressing. Whether the article is persuasive, informative, comparative, or any other style, there is a necessity to understand th...

1 Like | 1 comment | 2020 views | Information | March 30, 2017

"A Pretty Quarrel"

by Navid13

Written by Lord Dunsany On one of those unattained, and unattainable pinnacles that are known as the Bleaks of Eerie, an eagle was looking East with a hopeful pres...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2020 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"The Portrait"

by Danielle11195

Dove’s real beauty ad campaign officially launched in 2013 proclaims the idea that all bodies are beautiful and worthy of respect. Some would argue this isn’t entirely true – that there are certain women who just aren’t beautiful to...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2015 views | Essays | February 23, 2017

"Early Morning"

by Conan54321

I try to drift off But the light says otherwise Glowing bright through the window Flashing with the sway of the blinds Eyes closed, I can still see it Bleeding red and orange through my eyelids Through the veil of skin and...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1972 views | Poetry | January 10, 2017

"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

by Conan54321

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, by T.S. Eliot. Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etherized upon a table; Let us go, through certain half-deserted streets, The muttering retrea...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1957 views | Poetry | January 18, 2017

"What to Include in a Cover Letter"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt What to Include in a Cover Letter...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1955 views | Information | March 13, 2017

"How to Write a Well-Constructed Essay"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt How to Write a Well Constructed Essay...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1952 views | Information | March 22, 2017

"The Empty House"

by keertikalluru

Silence. Overwhelming silence. It seemed as if the whole woods was holding its breath, waiting for Grace to be captured. She crouched behind a shabby, dehydrated shrub that offered no protection at all. Luck was definitely not on her side....

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1929 views | Short Stories | January 8, 2017

"Publicizing Research and Medicine Speech"

by thederpydr

Publicizing Research and Medicine In America, disease is responsible for the overwhelming annual death count. The war against disease is an ever-extending frontier; eve...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1918 views | Essays | February 21, 2017

"The Five Boons Of Life"

by pdomain1

Written by Mark Twain Chapter I In the morning of life came a good fairy with her basket, and said: “Here are gifts. Take one, leave the others. And be wary, chose wisely; oh, choose wisely! for only one of them is valuable....

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1910 views | Historical Fiction | December 14, 2016

"The Basics of Organization and Brainstorming"

by noaheducation

By: Chelsea Tamborski Any individual that has ever been confronted with a writing project knows that preparedness is the key to success. However, how the manner in which one prepares varies from person to person. What works for...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1896 views | Information | March 13, 2017

"How to Format Dialogue"

by noaheducation

By: Lindsay Biondy There’s a lot of nuances about dialogue that make it really difficult to master: where to put the quotation marks, when to indent and when to not, how to indicate who’s talking, etc. Hopefully these tips will help...

0 Likes | 4 comments | 1896 views | Information | March 7, 2017

"Saying Goodbye to Casual Emails: Tips on Writing Professional Emails"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt Dear Reader, You’re probably great at writing stories, poems, and essays, but have you truly mastered the art of email-writing? If you’re unsure, just answer the questions below: Have you ever...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1896 views | Information | March 7, 2017

"How to Write an Annotated Bibliography"

by noaheducation

By: Chelsea Tamborski When you begin writing an article, it’s important to gather any pertinent information in a way that’ll be easily accessible when you finally start writing. Compiling information during the research process can h...

4 Likes | 1 comment | 1864 views | Information | April 15, 2017

"Fifteen Writing Tips and Techniques"

by noaheducation

By: Lindsay Biondy Write. Write as often as you can, everywhere you can. Write on the bus, write in the car, write during TV commercials, write before you go to bed. Write what you see and hear and smell, write your dreams, wri...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1853 views | Information | March 7, 2017

"Creative Writing Topics"

by noaheducation

By: Sarah Medve I love to write, but sometimes it can be difficult to brainstorm what I would like to write about. Creativity is key in writing, so I have developed a list of topics for anyone that shares this same issue of not always k...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1850 views | Creativity | March 7, 2017

"What Madness"

by Conan54321

I heard a tale once of a man who lost everything; his family, his fortune, his home and his health. He found himself covered in sores from head to toe, scraping his skin with a piece of broken pottery, sitting in the ashes of everything h...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1845 views | Short Stories | January 14, 2017

"Tips for Citing Sources"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt Dear Reader, How well do you examine the credibility of a source? Before giving much thought to this question, I’d like you to imagine the following scenarios: Scenario 1 Hig...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1842 views | Research | April 2, 2017

"First Love"

by pdomain1

First Love Turgenev, Ivan Sergeyevich (Translator: Constance Garnett) Published: 1860 The party had long ago broken up. The clock struck half-past twelve. There was left in the room...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1838 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"The Personal Effects of the Globalization of English"

by mj357

A subject as intricately multifaceted and heavily embedded in theoretical academia as World English is unfortunately often perceived as inaccessible for many individuals, despite it being a phenomenon that carries the weight of global inter...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1837 views | Essays | April 27, 2017

"Seven Ways to Promote Your Writing On and Offline"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt Have a great piece of writing you’d like to share? Well, putting your thoughts to paper isn't enough to boost your writing career; you’ll also need to promote your work in order to grow your audience. Thankfully, there...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1834 views | Information | April 15, 2017

"Identity Crisis"

by wwalker57

The Third Man, a chapter from Brown: The Last Discovery of America, written by Ri...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1823 views | Historical Fiction | January 6, 2017

"Creative Nonfiction: What It is and How to Master It"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey If you’ve taken any type of creative writing course, you’ve probably heard the term “creative nonfiction.” Creative nonfiction is a form of writing that fits in with the likes of poetry and fiction. Y...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1819 views | Creativity | March 30, 2017

"The Hurricane"

by keertikalluru

Hues of amber and ruby illuminated the horizon, the entire city basking in the warmth of the last few golden rays of light. I stood on the front porch, quietly sipping my tea while marveling at the sun’s artwork. The warm shades were grad...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1814 views | Short Stories | January 23, 2017

"A Place For Passions"

by Navid13

Written by Michael T. Banker Four. That’s how many suicide attempts it took to get me committed to Pleasant Gardens, where I scratched at my wrists and tried not to look at my older brother Pete standing a...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1808 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"Mid-Autumn Moon"

by pdomain1

Written by Lani Carroll The lake was alive with lights — the lanterns on the boats, golden and round, like hundreds of miniature suns, and the moon, so heavy on the horizon that it was difficult to believe...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1806 views | Short Stories | December 15, 2016

"Crossing the Street with Kate Sheppard"

by echeslow

In 1893, the New Zealand government granted the vote to women, becoming the first country to do so on a global scale. For most of the rest of the world, including the United States, women had to fight for many more years before their rights...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1805 views | Essays | January 5, 2017

"Sweet Nothing"

by thederpydr

Sweet Nothing My lack of motivation has haunted me in the past months. I’m constantly beginning projects just to abandon them. I’m forcing myself to write an article for this newspaper...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1787 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 21, 2017

"The Star"

by LindsayB

"The Star" by H.G. Wells Published in 1897 It was on the first day of the New Year that the announcement was made, almost simultaneously from three observatories, that the motion of the planet Neptune, the outermost of all t...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1785 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 2017

"Where Father Began"

by mj357

I have just set down a reheated casserole on the white formica table when my father leans his head far back and sprays out the water he had been dutifully drinking into a fine mist. I saw him a moment ago breathing in deep, noticed his frai...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1783 views | Realistic Fiction | April 27, 2017

"Love Story"

by pdomain1

Love Story Cox, Irving Published: 1956 "It's so sweet of you to come, Georgie," his mother said when George opened the door for her. The duty bell rang and obediently George clattered down the step...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1782 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"Signs and their Opportune Interpretation in Hamlet"

by JuanV

At its core, Hamlet is a play that focuses largely on interpretation. After all, much of the play’s conflict bases itself on the titular protagonist’s interpretation of the signs around him: can he believe in the words of the s...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1781 views | Essays | April 22, 2017

"How to Overcome Writer’s Block"

by noaheducation

By: Chelsea Tamborski Writer's block: the dreaded experience that every writer encounters as they piece together any work. No matter the depth of research or length of time spent preparing what to write, it’s always possible...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1780 views | Creativity | March 22, 2017

"How to Become a Writer"

by IvanMont

The translation of human experience into an artful literary presentation is the art of writing. Writing is a careful craft that follows certain literary techniqu...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1779 views | Prose | April 25, 2017

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

by pdomain1

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Irving, Washington Published: 1820 A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, Of dreams that wave before the half-shut eye; And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, Forever flushing round a summer sk...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1779 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"The Right to the Ballot"

by mninno

The basic mechanism at the heart of the democratic process is voting. The practice of voting not only defines the individual’s role within American society, but also determines who will lead the nation and what policies will be implemente...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1776 views | Journalistic Writing | April 23, 2017

"The Boarding House"

by LindsayB

"The Boarding House" by James Joyce Published in 1914 MRS. MOONEY was a butcher's daughter. She was a woman who was quite able to keep things to herself: a determined woman. She had married her father's foreman and opened a...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1751 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 2017

"Out with the Old"

by dbtk

Today is my 87th birthday. Exactly three years before I plan to die - I am a stickler for even numbers, and 88 is just too young - and fifty years since I stopped keeping track of my age. I was only reminded of this unpleasant fa...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1740 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 2017

"Three Things to Keep in Mind When Writing Poetry"

by noaheducation

By Danielle Fahey At first glance, poetry seems easy. It’s typically not very long, you don’t have to write full sentences, and it gives you the most creative freedom out of almost any form of writing. But, actually, poetry...

5 Likes | 0 comment | 1736 views | Creativity | March 7, 2017

"Ten Books to Consider Reading to Become a Better Writer"

by noaheducation

By: Sherlynn Rocha Writing is a complicated process. Whether you’re looking to be a scriptwriter or write your own novel, there are massive obstacles you need to learn to overcome. Books are a big part of learning and gathering informa...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1730 views | Creativity | March 7, 2017

"Measuring Student Success"

by medvesm

Success can be measured not just in terms of academics but also in personal growth. I imagine my potential group of students will come from very challenging circumstances and backgrounds providing unique personal and academic needs. Academi...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1726 views | Prose | January 11, 2017

"A Tragedy of Self-Reflection"

by JuanV

As a society, the Western world has always held some particular ideals about beauty and appearance. One can observe them anywhere: on television, on billboards, on books, on paintings, on photographs. These ideals, especially when it comes...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1723 views | Essays | April 22, 2017

"Determining Fair Use: Amount and Substantiality of the Portion Used"

by noaheducation

By: Sherlynn Rocha Quantity of copyrighted material is considered in the court when judging fair use. Even though under certain circumstances an entire copyrighted content has been seen as fair. Yet not all limited copyright material c...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1694 views | Research | March 7, 2017

"Impact"

by pdomain1

Impact Cox, Irving Published: 1960 Over the cabin ’phone, Ann’s voice was crisp with anger. “Mr. Lord, I must see you at once.” “Of course, Ann.” Lord tried not to sound uncordial...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1693 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"The Importance of Networking"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey The job search after college is nothing short of maddening. You’re faced with endless applications, stressful interviews, and fierce competition. And even though you may have once felt that life would be easy once yo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1689 views | Information | April 29, 2017

"Tips for Creating an Effective Flyer"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt Tips for Creating an Effective Flyer...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1689 views | Information | April 15, 2017

"How To: Finals"

by bishounentime

The end of the spring semester has rolled around once again, and no one is safe from the deadly clutches of—drumroll, please—FINALS WEEK. Never mind all your normal homework assignments, never mind your quizzes, never mind all the readi...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1689 views | Essays | January 21, 2017

"Three Ways to Find Credible Resources"

by noaheducation

By: Chelsea Tamborski When you write an article, there’s a lot of different factors to consider to make sure your paper reaches its full potential. Not only are the title, topic, style, and information all vital, but so is the time-con...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1670 views | Research | March 7, 2017

"The Mirror With Six Faces"

by Navid13

Written by David Glen Larson Ruben felt different the moment he awoke, but wasn’t sure until he looked in the mirror. There was the confirmation. The eyes looking back weren’t his, yet he recognized them...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1668 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"Writer’s Block"

by aenglish0830

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1 Like | 0 comment | 1665 views | Essays | April 27, 2017

"How To: Prep for the Next Semester Over Break"

by bishounentime

We made it, everyone; it’s the home stretch. The end of the Spring Semester means Summer Break, and many of us are already purchasing plane tickets, pulling out the Tupperware containers of summer clothes, or writing an automatic e-mail r...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1658 views | Essays | January 21, 2017

"Determining Fair Use: Purpose and Character"

by noaheducation

By: Sherlynn Rocha Purpose & character is one of the factors to determine Fair Use. Fair Use is in favor of: teaching, personal, research, and transformative. According to the U.S. Copyright office the purpose will be weighed against...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1655 views | Research | March 7, 2017

"Loving v. Virginia and the American Dream"

by mninno

The United States of America is a country united not by a set of religious beliefs, a common ethnic background, or even a monarchical family, but rather, a shared appreciation for freedom, specifically the freedom to live one’s life to it...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1654 views | Essays | April 23, 2017

"The Travel Writer’s Guide"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey Getting paid to travel seems like nothing less than a dream job for any aspiring globetrotter, and travel writing is a package deal for anyone who loves to write about their experiences around the world. Think about it...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1611 views | Creativity | April 17, 2017

"The Vast World of Postcolonial Literature"

by noaheducation

By: Danielle Fahey Often in English classes, professors will go over the typical breadth of American and British literature for their students to focus on. Shakespeare, Chaucer, Hawthorne, Fitzgerald, Lee— the popular bunch. In both Hi...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1577 views | Creativity | April 15, 2017

"The Scarlet Prague"

by pdomain1

The Scarlet Plague London, Jack Published: 1912 1 THE way led along upon what had once been the embankment of a railroad. But no train had run upon it for many years. The forest on eith...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1567 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

by Conan54321

The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allen Poe. True! --nervous --very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses --not destroyed --...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1547 views | Legend | January 29, 2017

"When, Where, and What to Write"

by noaheducation

By: Endia Hunt Take the survey. Check all that apply I write best under pressure I suffer from blank page syndrome I often write when I lack ideas or motivation I...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1492 views | Creativity | April 29, 2017

"The Black Cat"

by pdomain1

The Black Cat Poe, Edgar Allan Published: 1842 For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen, I neither expect nor solicit belief. Mad indeed would I be to expect...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1443 views | Mystery | December 7, 2016

"Back to the Foot"

by joaquin2aguero

11/20/2014 Benno Nigg, an expert in the field of biomechanics, has written many research articles in proclaimed science magazines like Footwear Science. In an article written by him called “Biomechanical Considerations on Bare...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1399 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"MAIDENS AT CONFIRMATION (Paris in May, 1903)"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke The white veiled maids to confirmation go Through deep green garden paths they slowly wind; Their childhood they are leaving now behind: The future will be different, they know. Oh! Will it come? They wai...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1379 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"New ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 3 Spoilers Tease Game"

by edmundstoll6

As for that series, three members within the cast already been elevated to regular cast member status for season four. As mentioned by Sp...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1270 views | Essays | December 18, 2016

"Water & Land"

by diannamargarita

But I’m stuck at earth And he is here too He’s the water I’m the land He covers most of me My thoughts My feelings My mind My body...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1237 views | Poetry | October 21, 2017

"“A Family Supper”Summary"

by eletoski

The narrative begins with an explanation of where fugu fish can be found off the shores of Japan. This fish has significance to the narrator of the story because it reminds him of his mother’s death. Fugu...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1203 views | Essays | July 29, 2017

"The Effect of Technology"

by happyself

People have become extremely dependent on technology today. No one actually realizes it but it has become an important part of our life. Be it for a student, teacher, software professional, parent or even a toddler, their lives revolve arou...

3 Likes | 3 comments | 1184 views | Essays | November 4, 2016

"Hap"

by Danielle11195

If but some vengeful god would call to me From up the sky, and laugh: “Thou suffering thing, Know that thy sorrow is my ecstasy, That thy love's loss is my hate's profiting!” Then would I bear it, clench myself, and die, Steeled b...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1174 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"A Letter to Her Husband, Absent Upon Public Employment"

by Danielle11195

My head, my heart, mine Eyes, my life, nay more, My joy, my Magazine of earthly store, If two be one, as surely thou and I, How stayest thou there, whilst I at Ipswich lye? So many steps, head from the heart to sever If but a neck, soo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1149 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"Ann More : John Donne’s Wife"

by eletoski

During the English Renaissance, the world was introduced to the writings of John Donne. He was well known for his love poems and his religious poetry.(Damrosch 1586) Many other famous Renaissance colleagues tr...

0 Like | 1 comment | 1146 views | Essays | September 17, 2017

"honey"

by rubycgd

sticky sweet like summer rain (in which they picked ripe strawberries and stained their mo...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1119 views | Poetry | July 13, 2017

"Project Charter Example"

by aks07

1. Project Information Project: Bureau of Commonwealth Revenue-Website...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1100 views | Information | June 5, 2017

"Song"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte The linnet in the rocky dells, The moor-lark in the air, The bee among the heather bells That hide my lady fair: The wild deer browse above her breast; The wild birds raise their brood; And they, her smiles of love caress...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1094 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"White Fire"

by wwalker57

The bitter night took control of Conner. His insomnia had reached a new level, and it was something that could not be defined or helped. Instead of being in the warm comforts of his bed, Derek found himself wandering the woods without a tho...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1083 views | Realistic Fiction | January 6, 2017

"A Murder for You"

by ClydeJessie1

A Murder for You...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1081 views | Short Stories | October 24, 2017

"DEATH"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Before us great Death stands Our fate held close within his quiet hands. When with proud joy we lift Life's red wine up To drink deep of the mystic shining cup And ecstasy through all our being leaps— Death bows hi...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1068 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Lines"

by Danielle11195

I did not have exactly a way of life but the bee amazed me and the wind’s plenty was almost believable. Hearing a magpie laugh through a ghost town in Wyoming, saying Hello in Cambridge, eating cheese by the frothy Rhine, leaning fr...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1038 views | Poetry | July 9, 2017

"Hope"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Hope Was but a timid friend; She sat without the grated den, Watching how my fate would tend, Even as selfish-hearted men. She was cruel in her fear; Through the bars one dreary day, I looked out to see her there, And she...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1011 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Stars"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Ah! why, because the dazzling sun Restored our Earth to joy, Have you departed, every one, And left a desert sky? All through the night, your glorious eyes Were gazing down in mine, And, with a full heart's thankful sighs...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1004 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"LAMENT"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Oh! All things are long passed away and far. A light is shining but the distant star From which it still comes to me has been dead A thousand years . . . In the dim phantom boat That glided past some ghastly thing...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 969 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Mirror"

by alecia15

Mirror Mirror on the wall, why am I the one who has to take it all? I saw a woman once who was worse off than me....

1 Like | 1 comment | 962 views | Poetry | September 4, 2017

"DCL"

by _broze

I hold you in my mind the way a hummingbird sips at the feeder. I roll that sweet,wet drop that is you along my tongue and against my teeth... I am parched, deprived of you. I want to taste every trace of you along my palette. You illum...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 960 views | Poetry | September 11, 2017

"? #1"

by Stitch

Second entry: "Crazy is as crazy does" says the crazy lady that never was. She tells that "roses are red and violets are blue." Yes these facts are know to be true. "What goes up must come down"; does that mean it is a frown? How can s...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 932 views | Poetry | September 12, 2017

"986 – A narrow Fellow in the Grass"

by Danielle11195

A narrow Fellow in the Grass Occasionally rides - You may have met him? Did you not His notice instant is - The Grass divides as with a Comb, A spotted Shaft is seen, And then it closes at your Feet And opens further on - He likes a Boggy...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 931 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Dover Beach"

by Danielle11195

The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come to the window, sweet is t...

1 Like | 1 comment | 908 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"A real childhood"

by Poetpath85

Looking outside To find ways its hard to explain what I'm reminiscing it's nostalgic staring in backyards To nights in groups we played manhunt or freedom A childhood so fun I am glad I competed In the games with friends we...

1 Like | 2 comments | 907 views | Poetry | August 25, 2017

""

by Poetpath85

Words released on this page Are my feelings and emotions uncaged Why is my poetry so dark? Why did I wake up again with my heart on jump start? Anxiety, guilt and depression sometimes get to me. D...

3 Likes | 4 comments | 907 views | Poetry | August 25, 2017

"Living"

by LindsayB

Tepid water running slick, Brown liquid down my throat so quick. In my chair I sit my ass, Watching seconds tick tock pass. The remote I tap in rhythmic time, Colors flashing, pay no mind. I rub my feet, callou...

1 Like | 1 comment | 905 views | Poetry | September 1, 2017

"Don Quixote: Part I, Chapter 39"

by pdhumor

By: Miguel Cervantes WHEREIN THE CAPTIVE RELATES HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES My family had its origin in a village in the mountains of Leon, and nature had been kinder and...

1 Like | 0 comment | 900 views | Humor | May 30, 2017

"MUSIC"

by pdpoetry

By Rainer Maria Rilke: What play you, O Boy? Through the garden it stole Like wandering steps, like a whisper—then mute; What play you, O Boy? Lo! your gypsying soul Is caught and held fast in the pipes of Pan's flute. And what co...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 899 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Song"

by Danielle11195

Men of England, wherefore plough For the lords who lay ye low? Wherefore weave with toil and care The rich robes your tyrants wear? Wherefore feed and clothe and save From the cradle to the grave Those ungrateful drones who would Dr...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 886 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"The Lamb"

by Danielle11195

Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream & o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing wooly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Makin...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 875 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"THE BOOK OF PILGRIMAGE"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke By day Thou are the Legend and the Dream That lik...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 869 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"A Daydream"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte On a sunny brae alone I lay One summer afternoon; It was the marriage-time of May, With her young lover, June. From her mother's heart seemed loath to part That queen of bridal charms, But her father smiled on the fairest...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 866 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"The Flea"

by Danielle11195

Mark but this flea, and mark in this, How little that which thou deniest me is; It sucked me first, and now sucks thee, And in this flea our two bloods mingled be; Thou know’st that this cannot be said A sin, nor shame, nor los...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 865 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Somewhere, Somebody Loves That Boy"

by sab258

There were only a few, popular boys, With whom the other children laughed, And played, and talked. They were what other boys wished to be. And one of those boys, who wished, was me. They were smart, and they were cool. They we...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 860 views | Poetry | August 25, 2017

"Song: To Celia"

by Danielle11195

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup, And I’ll not look for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise Doth ask a drink divine; But might I of Jo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 859 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"Ozymandias"

by Danielle11195

I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,...

1 Like | 1 comment | 853 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"To the Fair Clarinda"

by Danielle11195

WHO MADE LOVE TO ME, IMAGIN’D MORE THAN WOMAN Fair lovely Maid, or if that Title be Too weak, too Feminine for Nobler thee, Permit a Name that more Approaches Truth: And let me call thee, Lovely Charming Youth. This last will justif...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 848 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"THE SPANISH DANCER"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke As a lit match first flickers in the hands Before it flames, and darts out from all sides Bright, twitching tongues, so, ringed by growing bands Of spectators—she, quivering, glowing stands Poised tensely for the d...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 846 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Revenge"

by Danielle11195

Ay, gaze upon her rose-wreathed hair, And gaze upon her smile; Seem as you drank the very air Her breath perfumed the while: And wake for her the gifted line, That wild and witching lay, And swear your heart is as a shrine, That onl...

1 Like | 0 comment | 841 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"FOR TUPAC SHAKUR"

by Poetpath85

A revolutionary Taken before his time Judged, labeled and criticized For the realness in his rhymes Panther proud His words were taught To be spoken loud But not just to reach a crowd Or make his mother proud To make a positive imp...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 840 views | Poetry | August 27, 2017

"IN APRIL"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Again the woods are odorous, the lark Lifts on upsoaring wings the heaven gray That hung above the tree-tops, veiled and dark, Where branches bare disclosed the empty day. After long rainy afternoons an hour Co...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 836 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Nature, That Washed Her Hands in Milk"

by Danielle11195

Nature, that washed her hands in milk, And had forgot to dry them, Instead of earth took snow and silk, At love’s request to try them, If she a mistress could compose To please love’s fancy out of those. Her eyes he would should...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 832 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"10 interesting facts about Internet"

by noahqa

1) Smiley is more than 30 years old. The first widely used smiley was the symbol :-) which spoke about the cheerful, playful tone of the message sent. Its author is the American computer scientist Scott Falman, who first sent a smiley in a...

1 Like | 0 comment | 832 views | Narrative Nonfiction | May 24, 2017

"405 – I heard a Fly buzz – when I died"

by Danielle11195

I heard a Fly buzz - when I died - The Stillness in the Room Was like the Stillness in the Air - Between the Heaves of Storm - The Eyes around - had wrung them dry - And Breaths were gathering firm For that last Onset - when the King Be wi...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 830 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Ode to the West Wind"

by Danielle11195

I O wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn's being, Thou, from whose unseen presence the leaves dead Are driven, like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing, Yellow, and black, and pale, and hectic red, Pestilence-stricken multitudes: O thou...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 829 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"London"

by Danielle11195

I wander thro' each charter'd street, Near where the charter'd Thames does flow. And mark in every face I meet Marks of weakness, marks of woe. In every cry of every Man, In every Infants cry of fear, In every voice: in every ban, T...

1 Like | 1 comment | 826 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"The Bluebell"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte The Bluebell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air: Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit's care. There is a spell in purple heath Too wildly, sadly dear; The violet has a fragrant breath, Bu...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 821 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"THE PANTHER"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke His weary glance, from passing by the bars, Has grown into a dazed and vacant stare; It seems to him there are a thousand bars And out beyond those bars the empty air. The pad of his strong feet, that cea...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 815 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"A Red, Red Rose"

by Danielle11195

O my Luve is like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve is like the melody That’s sweetly played in tune. So fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I; And I will luve thee still, my dear,...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 813 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Stanzas To —-"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Well, some may hate, and some may scorn, And some may quite forget thy name; But my sad heart must ever mourn Thy ruined hopes, thy blighted fame! 'Twas thus I thought, an hour ago, Even weeping o'er that wretch's woe; One...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 810 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"The Old Stoic"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Riches I hold in light esteem, And Love I laugh to scorn; And lust of fame was but a dream, That vanished with the morn: And if I pray, the only prayer That moves my lips for me Is, "Leave the heart that now I bear, And g...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 802 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"The Tyger"

by Danielle11195

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies. Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand, dare s...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 801 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"The Little Shroud"

by Danielle11195

She put him on a snow-white shroud, A chaplet on his head; And gathered early primroses To scatter o'er the dead. She laid him in his little grave -- 'Twas hard to lay him there, When spring was putting forth its flowers, And everything wa...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 800 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"KINGS IN LEGENDS"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Kings in old legends seem Like mountains rising in the evening light. They blind all with their gleam, Their loins encircled are by girdles bright, Their robes are edged with bands Of precious stones—the rarest ear...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 799 views | Poetry | June 16, 2017

""

by Poetpath85

Heated slightly weeded While steep on sleep. Insomnia defeats Chopped up rest My brains a mess Tonight for no reason no rest Because I stress Satisfaction seems too far What's it take to be in his heart? If he were more serious My...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 796 views | Poetry | August 25, 2017

"plastic bag"

by _broze

A dirty, filthy grime. Seat me over there beside the window, For a sip of the air that isn't fresh. For a bite of a view that isn't natural. To chew, gag, and swallow in chunks. To see a dog on a leash- Choked, but fed by humanity. T...

1 Like | 0 comment | 795 views | Poetry | September 11, 2017

"Sonnet 73: That time of year thou mayest in me behold"

by Danielle11195

That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruin'd choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see'st the twilight of such day As after...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 793 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"THE BOOK OF HOURS: THE BOOK OF A MONK’S LIFE"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke I live my life in circles that grow wide A...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 790 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Don Quixote: Part I, Chapter I"

by pdhumor

By: Miguel Cervantes WHICH TREATS OF THE CHARACTER AND PURSUITS OF THE FAMOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA In a village of La Mancha,...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 790 views | Humor | May 29, 2017

"The Chimney Sweeper"

by Danielle11195

When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry " 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! 'weep!" So your chimneys I sweep & in soot I sleep. There's little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head That c...

1 Like | 1 comment | 789 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"Remembrance"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Cold in the earth--and the deep snow piled above thee, Far, far, removed, cold in the dreary grave! Have I forgot, my only Love, to love thee, Severed at last by Time's all-severing wave? Now, when alone, do my thoughts n...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 788 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Don Quixote: Part I, Chapter 38"

by pdhumor

By: Miguel Cervantes WHICH TREATS OF THE CURIOUS DISCOURSE DON QUIXOTE DELIVERED ON ARMS AND LETTERS Continuing his discourse Don Quixote said: "As we began in the stu...

1 Like | 0 comment | 788 views | Humor | May 30, 2017

"Jabberwocky"

by Danielle11195

’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware th...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 787 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Plead For Me"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Oh, thy bright eyes must answer now, When Reason, with a scornful brow, Is mocking at my overthrow! Oh, thy sweet tongue must plead for me And tell why I have chosen thee! Stern Reason is to judgment come, Arrayed in all...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 784 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"MAIDENS. I"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Others must by a long dark way Stray to the mystic bards, Or ask some one who has heard them sing Or touch the magic chords. Only the maidens question not The bridges that lead to Dream; Their luminous smiles...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 784 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"To Autumn"

by Danielle11195

O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof; there thou mayst rest, And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe, And all the daughters of the year shall dance! Sing now the lust...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 784 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"The Swan’s Nest"

by pdfairytales

By: Hans Christian Anderson BETWEEN the Baltic and the North Sea there lies an old swan’s nest, wherein swans are born and have been born that shall never die. In olden times a flock o...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 779 views | Fairy Tales | June 21, 2017

"Communication"

by Tiger1519

A message is seen, but gets no reply It seems there’s nothing left to say “Okay, I trust you”- truth or lie? You can’t be bothered with “hi” or “bye” Two spare seconds out of your day A message is seen, but gets...

1 Like | 2 comments | 777 views | Poetry | August 20, 2017

"Endless War"

by kristine32989

United we stand- Together we will fall. Burning bridges left and right- Just to stay standing tall. What happens when we hurt- Those who we shouldn't? Making united sound like....Intruding. Trying to fight a war that is not ours; S...

1 Like | 2 comments | 776 views | Poetry | August 25, 2017

"How Clear She Shines"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte How clear she shines! How quietly I lie beneath her guardian light; While heaven and earth are whispering me, "To morrow, wake, but dream to-night." Yes, Fancy, come, my Fairy love! These throbbing temples softly kiss; And...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 776 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"To Autumn"

by Danielle11195

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees, And...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 772 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"GROWING BLIND"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Among all the others there sat a guest Who sipped her tea as if one apart, And she held her cup not quite like the rest; Once she smiled so it pierced one's heart. When the group of people arose at last A...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 772 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"THE BOOK OF POVERTY AND DEATH"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke Her mouth is like the mouth of a fine...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 771 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Rumple"

by eletoski

Mr.Stilskin, Why must you wear that crooked smile? Mr.Stilskin, I've heard you haven't seen your son Bae in a while. Mr.Stilskin, Every time I see you, you're always trying to get me to wager. Mr.Stilskin, I've read that you,...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 769 views | Poetry | August 17, 2017

"Anticipation"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte How beautiful the earth is still, To thee--how full of happiness? How little fraught with real ill, Or unreal phantoms of distress! How spring can bring thee glory, yet, And summer win thee to forget December's sullen time...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 769 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Food and character"

by noahqa

Do you want to know the character of a person better? Look at what he eats! Scientists have discovered that there is a direct relationship between food addictions and the mental state of a person. According to psychologists, an observant p...

1 Like | 0 comment | 769 views | Narrative Nonfiction | May 24, 2017

"Don Quixote: Part I, Chapter 16"

by pdhumor

By: Miguel Cervantes OF WHAT HAPPENED TO THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN IN THE INN WHICH HE TOOK TO BE A CASTLE The innkeeper, seeing Don Quixote slung across the ass,...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 767 views | Humor | May 29, 2017

"The Red Shoes"

by pdfairytales

By: Hans Christian Anderson ONCE upon a time there was little girl, pretty and dainty. But in summer time she was obliged to go barefooted because she was poor, and in winter she had to wear...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 764 views | Fairy Tales | June 21, 2017

"The Raven"

by Danielle11195

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chambe...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 762 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017