"Writing Op-eds"

by noaheducation

By: Anna Lee “Op-ed,” or opinion editorials, is a type of writing that’s common in newspaper and magazines and are from authors who aren’t associated...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 98 views | General | September 7, 2018

"The White Lady: A Horror Story"

by supham02

Have you ever seen something so terrible it made your blood run cold and your limbs freeze with fear? I never knew such terror existed until last night. I won’t let the fear get the better of me. I MUST start at the beginning. My wife an...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 3 views | Legend | September 18, 2018

"G.R.O.S.P.: Part V: The World"

by Gerry_Kramer

G.R.O.S.P. Part V “The World” Sometimes, I sit down and watch...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1 view | Poetry | September 17, 2018

"Autumnal Ruminations"

by supham02

As I step outside on a quiet, September day, I become conscious of the slight chill in the air and the fresh, clean smell of the past night's rain. The sun creeps gently over the orange and gold trees as it softly touches the falling leav...

1 Like | 2 comments | 29 views | General | September 17, 2018

"Broken Home"

by WVPoetrygirl

Rather than leave you and get on with my life Where I could find someone better for me, I die a million slow deaths daily with you waiting for your attention, but you just never see. It’s like I enjoy the pain, being cut to the core...

1 Like | 2 comments | 12 views | Poetry | September 17, 2018

"Danny Palacios"

by Dan7oo7

Love for a vain "souls" shawl hustle to Novocain. Daily routines' in the street, finessing was the investment that got to me. When p.m had turned into a.m you slang the streets from weighing never eye balling because soon my soul will bal...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 6 views | Autobiography | September 17, 2018

"Addiction"

by Elizabeth

Everyone is addicted to something that takes the pain away; Something that makes them feel so numb after feeling so hurt. Some use alcohol, To drink away their sorrows and doubts. They drink to forget and to get away from their monsters....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 9 views | Poetry | September 17, 2018

"The Message"

by supham02

The Message-A Halloween Horror Story I am not sure how to begin writing my story. My mind is racing and my hands are still shaking from what I saw and heard. I must write it all down as it happened or I may think I have lost my sanity if I...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 17 views | General | September 17, 2018

"Creep on creepin’ on"

by Cellardoor

Watching you watch your weight. Sneaking my eyes through the blinds.. Watch your pants size bi annually fluctuate. I think of you then masturbate. Psychosexually, anally. Daydreams of both hands down my pants. Ripping up your...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 19 views | General | September 16, 2018

"G.R.O.S.P.: Part IV: Bolt"

by Gerry_Kramer

G.R.O.S.P. Part IV “Bolt” Wow!...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 5 views | Poetry | September 16, 2018

"A far ripple."

by Franktank

Organizationally, globally, fundamentally; I have to tell you... at least a few things. I light up my cigarette walking through the night's cadence in my leather jacket and holding an energy drink. I think back on past walks, wondering whe...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 19 views | Journalistic Writing | September 16, 2018

"Lost"

by Axle231

You can dream of a memory Remember what once was You can wish for yesterday But it cannot come back You can ask for forgiveness For another chance But what if you were wrong For taking that first glance What can you do When it all slips awa...

1 Like | 1 comment | 23 views | Poetry | September 16, 2018

"But that was along time ago"

by Cellardoor

Mazzy Star - “Fade into you” plays in the background. My thoughts are spinning in a black cloud. Eyes set on the same stain, erase it all and write again. Drifting through old drafts. Some for pity and some for laughs. Like the re...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 15 views | General | September 15, 2018

"Jezebel"

by libbylee3

What do you see When you dream Do you see me In your dreams Visions of fright, vivid delight Visions of fright, vivid delight Memories of me? Memories of me? Do you see the Jezebel in me? My fingers roam Your body moans Give in a little mo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 15 views | Poetry | September 15, 2018

"Battery Buyout"

by Gerry_Kramer

One of many notifications That killed hallucinations When a note about a battery...

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

"Lost love"

by Masarati

i guess, the love you had for me is gone thought we would be together forever maybe I was wrong I knew you were bad baby but i was bad too this relationship was blashemy damn this took all my breathe that was the last for me i must...

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

"Stormy"

by Masarati

The storm is falling me i can not manage to get away these clouds are hurting my head the migraine is coming along I am depress, so miserable this earth is where I do not belong I’m weeping in my head I wish I was dead sleeping fo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 12 views | Poetry | September 15, 2018

"Blessed"

by cathypratherrussell

Blessed God opened my eyes this morning rather it is sunny or clouds, I am here to see another day and I am so grateful proud. Do not know what the day will behold, but God has given me the strength and the courage I need to jour...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"A Woman"

by cathypratherrussell

A Woman Strong, beautiful, ambitious and nurturer at birth, A strong foundation woman, the Queen of Mother of Earth. Daring, exciting, loyal, lovable and true, A role model of a woman that is God fearing and honors her dues. &n...

1 Like | 1 comment | 33 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Caught In The Middle"

by cathypratherrussell

Caught In The Middle She loved him and her brother too, Why are they putting her in the middle and making her have to choose? Somebody here is going to lose, She is feeling torn between the two of them, what must...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"What Is Sex Really About?"

by cathypratherrussell

What Is Sex Really About? Someone once asked me, what is sex really about? Is it when a man climax and your name he utters out? Is it the intimacy of the act between a woman and man? Or is it the intimate act of passion, while a...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Terrible Moonshine"

by randyjohnson

People don't like me because I make terrible moonshine. Nobody in their right...

1 Like | 1 comment | 31 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Yo Soy ( I Am)"

by efsaldivar

This poem is written by my brother, Andrés Fernandez. A person who illuminates fire and passion, a passion that lives deep within his heart. It's the kind of passion that glows with excitement each time he smi...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 26 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Integrity"

by efsaldivar

In Loving Memory of Edgar Guerrero " Integrity" Look around you and tell me what you see we’ve all come together to show our love, For a man...

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

"Infinity"

by efsaldivar

This poem is dedicated to Dr. Jane Middleton. She was the Department of Social Work Chair and is now venturing into the world of retirement. We wish her all the best as she ventures into this new journey....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Don’t Be Afraid"

by efsaldivar

This poem was inspired by the loss of a co-worker's mother who's life was tragically taken in 1993. On April 24, 2008, Donna would have celebrated her 50th birthday. It is therefore with honor that I dedicate t...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Have You Ever Wondered"

by efsaldivar

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if life had dealt you a different hand, Would your world be filled with trouble-free worries or would it be difficult that you couldn’t understand......

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

"Standing Proud"

by efsaldivar

This poem is written for and dedicated to the father of my very good friend, Mayko Vang. (Her father has since passed)... Lieutenant Colonel Peter C. Vang...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"My Brother’s Love"

by efsaldivar

This poem is written for and dedicated to my brother Andrés Fernandez. He has been an inspiration and a guiding light in my life. His unconditional love for me ignited my passion to write what my lips can't ex...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 26 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Believing In Myself"

by efsaldivar

This poem was inspired by several women who attended a training that addressed the development of children. As I listened listened to them share the experiences with their own children, I reflected on my own...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 30 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Etched In Time"

by efsaldivar

Over looking the city, the bright lights that shined at night, Listening to the echoes of the darkness as we held each other tight… With music softly playing, in the b...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Silent Thoughts"

by efsaldivar

Silent thoughts surround me, a lonliness that is filled with fears, A heart that aches with sadness eyes filled with rivers of tears... The silence is so deafening the b...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Treasured Memories"

by efsaldivar

Years of friendship between us, becoming stronger with each day, Allowing time to take us on a journey, a journey, that seemed so far away… Tomorrow is not promised to us, so...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Glance From A Distance"

by efsaldivar

A glance from the distance a smile that is shared by two, Expressions that are a bit uncertain, for you’re not sure, if they are really true... The glances become stares, and...

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

"Frightened Fears"

by efsaldivar

This poem is dedicated to my mother, who instilled in me, the values of always having faith in God and never losing sight in the power of prayer. She taught me that with God, all things are possible....

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

"You Make A Difference"

by efsaldivar

This poem is dedicated to Foster Parents and the commitment they have made to care for foster children. " You Make A Differen...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Two Loving Hearts"

by efsaldivar

This poem is dedicated to two very dear friends of mine, Kirk & Jo An. May the love they have for each other continue to bloom forever....

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

"The Cough"

by LoveDragons

In the deadly silence, someone coughed. Marsh pulled out her flashlight which emitted a pale glow upon the damp room. Marsh scaled the room. On her l...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Short Stories | September 14, 2018

"Tunnel of Sunshine"

by efsaldivar

There was a time when I felt so lonely, and my world was empty and blue, I would sit and cry many lonely tears, my heart didn’t know, just what to do… There were day...

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

"Shrine in flames"

by Murphy

If you and I have such disdain. Then why the fuck do you remain? While ties are cut, and I'm in pain. While lies erupt and lives are changed. Intwined with trust, you hide whats plain. Whats dried to dust, whats died in vain. Once shined...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Denise"

by efsaldivar

This Poem is dedicated to Denise and was inspired by a letter written to her by her sister Carolyn Correa " Denise "...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"My Thoughts of You"

by efsaldivar

Les Nicolsen III 10/28/51-1/28/02 This poem is dedicated to Les Nicolsen, a person that played an important role in the life of...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 23 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"An Empty Heart"

by efsaldivar

This poem was inspired by the tragic loss of many lives on September 11, 2001. May God comfort their hearts & lives. " An Empty Heart "...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Our Shared Happiness"

by efsaldivar

This poem is dedicated to Mike & Marlene, two wonderful people whom I am honored to call "Friends". I have known them for more than a year and...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Making A Difference"

by efsaldivar

Our days are filled with hustle and bustle, we always seem to be on the go, we shuffle our schedules and eat our lunch quickly, for we know, we just can't go slow... We write r...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 21 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"A Listening Heart"

by efsaldivar

Take my hand and slowly walk with me to a place filled with love and happiness, and where the future is our destiny... Let our hearts feel the silence the silence of our...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Secret Pleasures"

by efsaldivar

Sitting behind the shadows as I secretly search for you, watching for your presence to see what you're going to do... I suddenly catch a glimpse of you, as you glide acr...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 22 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Reflecting Memories"

by efsaldivar

Reflecting on the memories of someone that we love, we remember his laughter and his smiles as he watches from up above... Our hearts feel...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 20 views | Poetry | September 14, 2018

"Expectations"

by Poetpath85

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1 Like | 1 comment | 36 views | Poetry | September 13, 2018

"No love"

by Masarati

You don’t look at me the same you look at me less you used to be a phone call away not your not maybe your stress you used to say I love you endlessly now it’s rare you wanted to get married guess now it’s varies...

1 Like | 2 comments | 30 views | Poetry | September 13, 2018

"falling (part 2)"

by Bubbly_tea73

falling off waiting to hit the ground maybe the pain in my heart won't even matter maybe falling is like flying but in the end your just hoping and wishing to be gone away from the pain tired of crying over the same shit can't seem t...

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

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"Writing Op-eds"

by noaheducation

By: Anna Lee “Op-ed,” or opinion editorials, is a type of writing that’s common in newspaper and magazines and are from authors who aren’t associated...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 98 views | General | September 7, 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 | 6785 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 | 4559 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 | 4495 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 | 4413 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 | 4316 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 | 4227 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 | 4140 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 | 3808 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 | 3609 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 | 3586 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 | 3432 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 | 3421 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 | 3412 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 | 3360 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 | 3293 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 | 3252 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 | 3179 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 | 3120 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 | 2981 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 | 2946 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 | 2883 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 | 2866 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 | 2807 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 | 2730 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 | 2711 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 | 2644 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 | 2611 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"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 | 2546 views | Poetry | January 23, 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 | 2544 views | Short Stories | December 28, 2016

"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 | 2505 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 | 2487 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 | 2480 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 | 2476 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

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by sb15

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0 Likes | 2 comments | 2392 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 | 2382 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 | 2358 views | Essays | December 13, 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 | 2350 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"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 | 2336 views | Essays | March 28, 2017

"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 | 2335 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"Resume Writing Tips"

by noaheducation

Resume Writing Tips by Endia Hunt...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2308 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 | 2302 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 | 2292 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 | 2269 views | Narrative Nonfiction | January 23, 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 | 2260 views | Prose | December 28, 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 | 2251 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 | 2251 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 | 2232 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 | 2205 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 | 2184 views | Realistic Fiction | April 4, 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 | 2168 views | Short Stories | December 16, 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 | 2166 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 | 2166 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"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 | 2143 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 | 2132 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 | 2126 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 | 2113 views | Essays | December 2, 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 | 2107 views | Essays | April 4, 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 | 2105 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"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 | 2075 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 2072 views | Short Stories | January 20, 2017

"Product Forecasting"

by bandita.deka

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2065 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 | 2061 views | Information | March 30, 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 | 2061 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 | 2059 views | Essays | April 6, 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 | 2041 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 | 2002 views | Poetry | January 18, 2017

"How to Write a Well-Constructed Essay"

by noaheducation

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

1 Like | 1 comment | 1993 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 | 1990 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 1989 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 | 1969 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 | 1960 views | Historical Fiction | December 14, 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 | 1936 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 | 1933 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 | 1932 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 | 1913 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 | 1912 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 | 1911 views | Information | April 15, 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 | 1908 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1890 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 | 1883 views | Creativity | March 7, 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 | 1875 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 | 1869 views | Historical Fiction | January 6, 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 | 1865 views | Short Stories | January 23, 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 | 1863 views | Research | April 2, 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 | 1859 views | Short Stories | December 15, 2016

"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 | 1846 views | Short Stories | January 20, 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 | 1845 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 | 1841 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 | 1837 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 21, 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 | 1837 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1833 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1828 views | Prose | April 25, 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 | 1825 views | Realistic Fiction | April 27, 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 | 1825 views | Essays | April 22, 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 | 1822 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 | 1820 views | Journalistic Writing | April 23, 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 | 1804 views | Creativity | March 22, 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 | 1799 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 | 1790 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 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 | 1770 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 | 1766 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 | 1759 views | Prose | January 11, 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 | 1756 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1754 views | Creativity | March 7, 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 | 1724 views | Essays | January 21, 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...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1720 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 | 1720 views | Information | April 15, 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 | 1720 views | Short Stories | January 20, 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 | 1716 views | Research | March 7, 2017

"Writer’s Block"

by aenglish0830

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1 Like | 0 comment | 1708 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 | 1702 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 | 1697 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 | 1695 views | Essays | April 23, 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 | 1677 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 | 1649 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"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 | 1638 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 | 1600 views | Creativity | April 15, 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 | 1577 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 | 1529 views | Creativity | April 29, 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 | 1498 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1483 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 | 1434 views | Essays | December 5, 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 | 1427 views | Poetry | October 21, 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 | 1332 views | Essays | December 18, 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 | 1315 views | Essays | July 29, 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 | 1260 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1250 views | Essays | September 17, 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 | 1248 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1226 views | Essays | November 4, 2016

"honey"

by rubycgd

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

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1202 views | Poetry | July 13, 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 | 1162 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Project Charter Example"

by aks07

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1153 views | Information | June 5, 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 | 1144 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1126 views | Realistic Fiction | January 6, 2017

"A Murder for You"

by ClydeJessie1

A Murder for You...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1121 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 | 1113 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 | 1090 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 | 1077 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 | 1056 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1040 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1034 views | Poetry | September 4, 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 | 1027 views | Poetry | September 12, 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 | 988 views | Poetry | September 1, 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 | 988 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 986 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 | 982 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 979 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 975 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 963 views | Humor | May 30, 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 | 959 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 949 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 | 947 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 944 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 939 views | Poetry | August 27, 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 | 935 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 934 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 930 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 922 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 | 920 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 | 916 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 913 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 910 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 | 905 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 | 893 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 889 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 | 887 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 885 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 | 883 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 881 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 | 880 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 877 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 874 views | Narrative Nonfiction | May 24, 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 | 872 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 871 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 871 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 | 871 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 868 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 867 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 864 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 862 views | Poetry | June 16, 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 | 860 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 856 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 855 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 853 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 | 852 views | Poetry | June 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 | 851 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 850 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 848 views | Humor | May 29, 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 | 845 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 | 843 views | Humor | May 30, 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 | 841 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 840 views | Poetry | August 20, 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 | 838 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Game of Thrones"

by eletoski

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

1 Like | 1 comment | 837 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 | 837 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"The Collar"

by Danielle11195

I struck the board, and cried, "No more; I will abroad! What? shall I ever sigh and pine? My lines and life are free, free as the road, Loose as the wind, as large as store. Shall I be still in suit?...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 836 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Casabianca"

by Danielle11195

The boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but he had fled; The flame that lit the battle’s wreck, Shone round him o’er the dead. Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm; A creature of heroic blood, A proud, tho...

1 Like | 1 comment | 835 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 835 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 834 views | Poetry | August 17, 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 | 833 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017