"3 Ways to Improve Your Constructive Criticism"

by noaheducation

By Anna Lee The word “criticism” is littered with negative connotations. For a long time, I always identified that word as something bad, because to get c...

1 Like | 0 comment | 48 views | Information | October 12, 2018

"Computerized Skirmish"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 3 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"Reverse Haiku"

by Gerry_Kramer

This would be a normal piece, But it’s turned around. Now I’ve sparked a brand new trend. Copyright�...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 5 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"I Got Through"

by JoshuaHarestad

I got through. It was hard to do. I didn’t think I’d make it. But I didn’t cut....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 3 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"Kissing Death"

by Gerry_Kramer

Black love Dark, hated Deceiving, heartbreaking, failing Sweet hatred kisses death...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 5 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"Too Far"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 5 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"To The Heavens"

by Gerry_Kramer

To the heavens is where I’ll go When I am in need of comfort. Not the world where devils live...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 6 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"G.R.O.S.P.: Part XIV: Twisted Itinerary"

by Gerry_Kramer

G.R.O.S.P. Part XIV “Twisted Itinerary” Well, this is it....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 8 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"How Can I Write This Poem?"

by RBB1010

How can I write this poem the words won't rhyme can't get a rhythm or flow or a beat or time a poem has to have soul a poem has to have a unity coming together of words so perfectly complimenting each other so inherently how can I write thi...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 8 views | Poetry | October 17, 2018

"Winner"

by WVPoetrygirl

A Winner never cheats, and a Cheater never wins. It matters not how slow you go, but only to begin. Don’t look for ways to skip hard work to make it to the top. For if you’ve done deceptive things your status will soon drop. It m...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | October 16, 2018

"Expecting Demise?"

by Gerry_Kramer

Maybe life won’t completely dominate The world over, but I doubt it’s real. Only seemingly unconditional love, though...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | October 16, 2018

"Through Your Eyes"

by WVPoetrygirl

My selfish child, I won’t beg for your love even though, today, you’re all I’m thinking of. Run away, child. It doesn’t matter if you call. No letters in the mail. No contact at all. Grow up child. The Mom shoes fit...

2 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | October 16, 2018

"Braincoat: Writing about what’s on my mind: 10/16/2018"

by Gerry_Kramer

Right now, I’m at one of those moments where I don’t know what to write about. I absolutely love writing, it’s by a landslide my all-time favorite thing to do. I...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | General | October 16, 2018

"Dragon Flyers 3"

by apra2701

I need to know if you want me to make more Dragon Flyers articles by Christmas. I will make more if the Majority of you want me to. You can only Vote once. You can say "I don't care. " I will look at the person who is saying the comment....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 9 views | Legend | October 15, 2018

"Hunting cats 7"

by apra2701

Deerkit and Buckkit are light Brown tomkits. Buckkit has cut ears from birth that look a little like deer antlers. Doekit and Fawnkit are light Brown shekits. Fawnkit has fawn markings on her back. The reason they are named what they are...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 19 views | Realistic Fiction | October 15, 2018

"This Here Document"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 26 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"Braincoat: Writing about what’s on my mind: 10/15/2018"

by Gerry_Kramer

10/15/2018 I’m glad to be back at school again. Unlike most high school students (the immature type) I actually love school and look forward to it every day...

1 Like | 9 comments | 57 views | General | October 15, 2018

"Mother Nature"

by WVPoetrygirl

So many hurricanes, who can keep track? It's as if Mother Nature is on the attack. For so long she has breathed in the toxins we spew, a permanent haze in the skies once blue. Her rivers of veins are filled with debris as she cries the...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 32 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"The Dreamwalker"

by JoshuaHarestad

Cassandra walked softly down the hallway. Bare feet on soft blue carpet, she padded silently to the top of the stairs to listen. “...I wish it hadn’t come to...

1 Like | 2 comments | 36 views | Short Stories | October 15, 2018

"G.R.O.S.P.: Part XIII: Aerial Creep"

by Gerry_Kramer

G.R.O.S.P. Part XIII “Aerial Creep” People say...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 24 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"And Disappointment Will Be Nonexistent"

by Gerry_Kramer

I have witnessed the firepower Of the world beyond the red horizon No fleet can topple this enemy...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 34 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"R2B"

by Gerry_Kramer

I once heard about this god About how it somehow with golden hands Created a world of unconditional beauty...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"Starting Notes"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | October 15, 2018

"Hunting cats 6"

by apra2701

"Stormy!" Called Owlheart. "Time to go to bed!Your littermates are here already! Valkirie! Get back here! Velocicat! Stop scratching Thuzi! Thuzi,dear, are you ok? Dugan! Go get Lappool! I want him to check over Thuzi!" " Why? Did Thuzi get...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 36 views | General | October 14, 2018

"Awakened Hallucinations"

by Gerry_Kramer

Sliding on the gray headlit concrete floor When the solar dome is of darker shade A rocketing distance from the red rock shore...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 40 views | Poetry | October 14, 2018

"My Own Two Feet"

by LutherSeahand

I walk on given precious gems far better than a crown of gold two stands with jointed wiggling stems to bring me places yet untold As swift as wi...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 48 views | Poetry | October 14, 2018

"“Broke”"

by ShakirahO

When I hear the word broke, this is what comes to me: No hope, no light. Some people are breaking in mind, spirit, and health and have no real sense of who to be or where to go. I often find myself daydreaming....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | General | October 14, 2018

"Braincoat: Writing about what’s on my mind: 10/13/2018"

by Gerry_Kramer

10/13/2018 Today’s the day of that Lotus Land concert. I’m really excited to see Rush music live. Rush is pretty much the only music I ever listen to, a...

1 Like | 0 comment | 38 views | General | October 13, 2018

"Sinner"

by DimTravels29

The ghost will not leave him alone, laying there on a long, cold and windy night with his voice driving him to the point of complete insanity. “He’s got the whole world in his hand. He’s got the whole world in his hand. He’s go...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 36 views | General | October 13, 2018

"The Drunkard"

by DimTravels29

The Drunkard by the name of Vince Luden drunk for the past thirteen years now before he turned the legal age of twenty one. The gray in his hair showed that much, along with his face that shows the measure of a drunk with the lines edging t...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 33 views | General | October 13, 2018

"The Little Children"

by DimTravels29

The dew is upon the grass on a brand new day. Janitor Ted came out of his house before the sun came up. He filled his lungs with the newfound air that he breathed when Janitor Ted smiled at the grace of living on this day. The Ram Charger s...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 29 views | General | October 13, 2018

"Ode to Trouble"

by dark_btrfly

In loving memory of Trouble. Who knew a cat could bring me such joy, with her beautiful silvery mane. She loved to play with her favorite toy, and happily lived up to her name. Trouble would greet me at the door, and cuddle with me in my...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 46 views | Poetry | October 13, 2018

"Hunting cats 5"

by apra2701

Stormy is a gray and black tomkit. His mother was a Feeder before she had Stormy, his brother Velocicat, their sister Mazooka, and their youngest sister, Valkirie. Their mother's name is Owlheart. Their father's name is Dugan. Dugan is a...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 45 views | Realistic Fiction | October 13, 2018

"Primal Instinct"

by dark_btrfly

The cold night air bit into her cheeks as she helplessly stood next to her car. She had taken an unfamiliar exit as smoke was billowing from under the hood. She swore under her breath for taking a chance driving with the "check engine" lig...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 60 views | Short Stories | October 12, 2018

"Lunga Vita Agli Assassini"

by supham02

Black night descends upon the crowded city. On a distant rooftop, seen by none and feared by all, a shadow runs silently and swiftly to his destiny. The darkness hides a grim smile beneath the ancient cowl. A purpose kept hidden, deeds...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Short Stories | October 12, 2018

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by PeyMcCui

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0 Likes | 0 comment | 32 views | General | October 12, 2018

"Hell’s Dwarves"

by Gerry_Kramer

0 Likes | 0 comment | 31 views | Poetry | October 12, 2018

"Do You Think of Me"

by ziggy71

Do you think of me, like I think of you...

1 Like | 0 comment | 44 views | Poetry | October 12, 2018

"What Could I Do?"

by JoshuaHarestad

What could I do, to forget about you? Nothing. No nothing at all. I’ll never forget, the day that we met, that afternoon in the fall. The leaves were turning, my heart was burning, how I hoped, that you would call. But you didn’t need t...

1 Like | 0 comment | 37 views | General | October 12, 2018

"Unique"

by Gen1900

Unique By: Gen1900 Unique is being yourself, Listening to yourself, Trusting yourself, Loving who you are, Being happy with yourself, Because God made you tha...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 41 views | General | October 11, 2018

"For Love"

by LadyPoet6798

I would walk A mile for love. I would watch the words I say for love, I would never pay for love love should be free for you and me....

0 Likes | 2 comments | 48 views | General | October 11, 2018

"No Fee"

by LadyPoet6798

I just want him to kiss me and tell me that he loves me. I'm not asking for A fee. I just want him to spend time with me daily and speak kind words to me....

0 Likes | 2 comments | 40 views | General | October 11, 2018

"Celestial Mother"

by JoshuaHarestad

They call him the man in the moon. However, that’s not what I see. The face in the moon is not male. No it is not. It is a she. That’s right, the moon is a woman. Watching over the entire earth. She blesses us with her presence, as she...

1 Like | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | October 11, 2018

"Celestial Mother"

by JoshuaHarestad

0 Likes | 0 comment | 30 views | Poetry | October 11, 2018

"The Simile"

by chalierif

It's a strong solid bow It's pulled back to the max As the bows journey ends the arrow attacks This is the simile I'll use to describe The relationship of my Parents...

1 Like | 0 comment | 28 views | General | October 11, 2018

"G.R.O.S.P.: Part XII: Litrope"

by Gerry_Kramer

G.R.O.S.P. Part XII “Litrope” Enemies are everywhere....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 25 views | Poetry | October 11, 2018

"Devotion"

by dark_btrfly

You make my heart sing And my spirit dance amongst Diamonds in the night ...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 34 views | Poetry | October 11, 2018

"Words Without Thought"

by RBB1010

Words without thought like a kite without a tether words mumbled no wisdom sought how can humans ever come together words spoken so loosely irresponsible for things said from ignorance words used crudely with our mouths a trashy mess and to...

1 Like | 2 comments | 48 views | Poetry | October 11, 2018

"DEFENDER"

by Murphy

I beat my fate and cheat my grave, at least to have even reached my age. The beast i've made I keep, I cage. Has ceased to even speak my name. I'd seek to claim complete domain of me and all beneath my brain. But seasons can change...

1 Like | 0 comment | 38 views | Poetry | October 10, 2018

"Heartache"

by dark_btrfly

Almost a year has passed since you've been gone. I was so unsure how I would keep it together or if I could move on. With all the insanity and persistence, I tried like hell to make it right. To speak our love back into existence and no...

1 Like | 0 comment | 61 views | Poetry | October 10, 2018

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"3 Ways to Improve Your Constructive Criticism"

by noaheducation

By Anna Lee The word “criticism” is littered with negative connotations. For a long time, I always identified that word as something bad, because to get c...

1 Like | 0 comment | 48 views | Information | October 12, 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 | 2 comments | 7475 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 | 4 comments | 4632 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 | 4556 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 | 4478 views | Information | March 4, 2018

"6 Resources You Might Not Know You Have"

by noaheducation

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

3 Likes | 0 comment | 4422 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 | 4260 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 | 4195 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 | 3846 views | Creativity | December 8, 2017

"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 | 3652 views | General | February 9, 2018

"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 | 3634 views | Research | March 20, 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 | 3477 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 | 3455 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 | 3449 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 | 3382 views | Information | April 6, 2018

"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 | 3321 views | Poetry | January 8, 2017

"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 | 3311 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 | 3300 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"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 | 3166 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 | 3054 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 | 3027 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 | 2934 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 | 2926 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 | 2853 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 | 2807 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 | 2797 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 | 2758 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 | 2664 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 | 2662 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 | 2621 views | Poetry | January 23, 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 | 2563 views | Prose | December 7, 2016

"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 | 2562 views | Information | December 19, 2016

"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 | 2561 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

"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 | 2517 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

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by sb15

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0 Likes | 2 comments | 2481 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 | 2464 views | Essays | November 20, 2016

"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 | 2418 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 | 2416 views | Poetry | December 29, 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 | 2414 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 | 2400 views | Essays | March 28, 2017

"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 | 2396 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"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 | 2356 views | Narrative Nonfiction | January 23, 2017

"Resume Writing Tips"

by noaheducation

Resume Writing Tips by Endia Hunt...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2353 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 | 2348 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"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 | 2326 views | Essays | April 3, 2017

"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 | 2321 views | Essays | January 5, 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 | 2310 views | Prose | December 28, 2016

"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 | 2284 views | Essays | December 2, 2016

"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 | 2268 views | Short Stories | December 16, 2016

"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 | 2252 views | Realistic Fiction | April 4, 2017

"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 | 2250 views | Essays | March 26, 2017

"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 | 2229 views | Essays | March 28, 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 | 2212 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"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 | 2191 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 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 | 2187 views | Essays | March 26, 2017

"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 | 2184 views | Information | March 22, 2017

"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 | 2173 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"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 | 2170 views | Essays | December 2, 2016

"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 | 2155 views | Poetry | January 10, 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 | 2151 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"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 | 2148 views | Essays | April 4, 2017

"Product Forecasting"

by bandita.deka

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2133 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 | 2119 views | Information | March 30, 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 | 2114 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 2103 views | Essays | February 23, 2017

"Divergence of the Era of Expertise"

by bandita.deka

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2102 views | Essays | April 6, 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 | 2066 views | Poetry | January 18, 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 | 2065 views | Short Stories | January 8, 2017

"How to Write a Well-Constructed Essay"

by noaheducation

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

1 Like | 1 comment | 2044 views | Information | March 22, 2017

"What to Include in a Cover Letter"

by noaheducation

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

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2041 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 2022 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 | 2007 views | Historical Fiction | December 14, 2016

"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 | 1988 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1986 views | Information | March 7, 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 | 1980 views | Information | March 7, 2017

"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 | 1974 views | Information | March 13, 2017

"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 | 1973 views | Essays | April 27, 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 | 1969 views | Short Stories | January 14, 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 | 1956 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 | 1953 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 | 1945 views | Creativity | March 7, 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 | 1944 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 | 1932 views | Short Stories | December 15, 2016

"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 | 1917 views | Information | April 15, 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 | 1910 views | Short Stories | January 23, 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 | 1907 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"Identity Crisis"

by wwalker57

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

1 Like | 0 comment | 1904 views | Historical Fiction | January 6, 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 | 1903 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1891 views | Creativity | March 30, 2017

"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 | 1890 views | Essays | January 5, 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 | 1887 views | Research | April 2, 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 | 1880 views | Realistic Fiction | April 27, 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 | 1879 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 21, 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 | 1871 views | Prose | April 25, 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 | 1863 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 2017

"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 | 1860 views | Journalistic Writing | April 23, 2017

"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 | 1860 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 | 1837 views | Creativity | March 22, 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 | 1837 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 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 | 1830 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 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 | 1830 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1824 views | Essays | April 22, 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 | 1794 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 | 1791 views | Prose | January 11, 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 | 1789 views | Creativity | 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 | 1773 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"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...

1 Like | 0 comment | 1770 views | Information | April 29, 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 | 1759 views | Essays | January 21, 2017

"Tips for Creating an Effective Flyer"

by noaheducation

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1753 views | Information | April 15, 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 | 1752 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 | 1748 views | Essays | April 23, 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 | 1745 views | Essays | January 21, 2017

"Writer’s Block"

by aenglish0830

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1 Like | 0 comment | 1743 views | Essays | April 27, 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 | 1721 views | Research | March 7, 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 | 1715 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1706 views | Research | March 7, 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 | 1666 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 | 1624 views | Creativity | April 15, 2017

"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 | 1617 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"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 | 1611 views | Poetry | October 21, 2017

"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 | 1601 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 | 1563 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 | 1515 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 | 1496 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"“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 | 1461 views | Essays | July 29, 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 | 1387 views | Essays | December 18, 2016

"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 | 1379 views | Essays | September 17, 2017

"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 | 1363 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 | 1360 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"honey"

by rubycgd

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

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1297 views | Poetry | July 13, 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 | 1269 views | Essays | November 4, 2016

"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 | 1244 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1236 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"Project Charter Example"

by aks07

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1220 views | Information | June 5, 2017

"A Murder for You"

by ClydeJessie1

A Murder for You...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1206 views | Short Stories | October 24, 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 | 1206 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 | 1184 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 | 1175 views | Realistic Fiction | January 6, 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 | 1164 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1162 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1159 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1149 views | Poetry | September 12, 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 | 1134 views | Poetry | September 4, 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 | 1115 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 | 1110 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 1099 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1087 views | Poetry | September 1, 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 | 1071 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1065 views | Poetry | August 27, 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 | 1063 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1063 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1062 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1030 views | Humor | May 30, 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 | 1025 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 | 1018 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1017 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 1015 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1008 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1007 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1007 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 | 1001 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1000 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 993 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 990 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 989 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 984 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 983 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 983 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 981 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 981 views | Narrative Nonfiction | May 24, 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 | 979 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 978 views | Poetry | August 20, 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 | 975 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 | 972 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 | 968 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 | 963 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 963 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 962 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 959 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 | 958 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Kubla Khan"

by Danielle11195

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. So twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers were girdled round; A...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 954 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 952 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 951 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 950 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Annabel Lee"

by Danielle11195

It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 944 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 944 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 937 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"To Imagination"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte When weary with the long day's care, And earthly change from pain to pain, And lost, and ready to despair, Thy kind voice calls me back again: Oh, my true friend! I am not lone, While then canst speak with such a tone! So...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 936 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Cover up"

by eletoski

In the mirror she does not see that in the mirror this is not me. The powder and the blush creates a face A whole new person what's left of me not in a trace. "You look so beautiful!" she exclaims. I try to...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 934 views | Poetry | August 4, 2017

"Game of Thrones"

by eletoski

Addicting it is Easy on the heart it’s not Keep watching we will...

1 Like | 1 comment | 932 views | Poetry | August 29, 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 | 932 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 | 930 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 929 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 929 views | Poetry | June 16, 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 | 925 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 925 views | Humor | May 29, 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 | 924 views | Poetry | August 17, 2017

"Song"

by Danielle11195

Go and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the devil's foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envy's stinging, And find...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 922 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"The Rose of Love"

by Gen1900

The Rose of Love By:Gen1900 Love is like a red red rose ; It grows, it...

2 Likes | 4 comments | 921 views | Poetry | November 1, 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 | 916 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 915 views | Humor | May 30, 2017