"casino piagnucoloso"

by rubberjoyge

Mirth was the morning, persistence was the trick but euphony had ended, the twilight made me sick. Backsliding atrophy, keeps me sitting down, Penelope's web binds me, an unemployed clown. You shirked me off and now I suffer derilic. The...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 227 views | Prose | May 17, 2018

"Cloud-rain down"

by Thevlogs4life

The grass wipes its coldness on to my feet as I'm running to the house. The clouds dark and slightly irresistible to look at. Catherine told me there was going to be a rainy day,and I guess that day is today. I look up to see that I have ar...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 213 views | Autobiography | May 16, 2018

"People"

by Thevlogs4life

I just want to say and respond to one of the question I asked you all. The way I found out about this website was when I was getting bored,sitting around, writing stories that were never told,my family said they loved my stories and that it...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 198 views | Autobiography | May 16, 2018

""

by SunnyDaze

"If you could change the world, how would you change it?" This is a very common question most if not all will get asked at least once in their life. How would I change the world? That I can't answer yet. I don't know all of the situations...

0 Likes | 3 comments | 209 views | Undefined | May 16, 2018

"The Stun"

by haileysassyo

Broken mistakes from our perfect thoughts. Dull words with no meaning. A beautiful confusion and powerful emotion. A pure soul filled with Anger and love for a hurtful body. A shallow tear from the golden sun. And a broken heart from wh...

1 Like | 1 comment | 356 views | Poetry | May 15, 2018

"Secret"

by Thevlogs4life

"Dude!You should really try out for the baseball team!I mean,who wouldn't?It's the best sport for you!"Nancy clapped with a heavy expression. I put my papers in my backpack and head for the door. "Why won't she stop talking?" I mumbled to...

2 Likes | 4 comments | 238 views | Creativity | May 15, 2018

"xD"

by Thevlogs4life

Hillary and Trump AS ONE DERPPPP DERPP...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 398 views | General | May 15, 2018

"Poetry(rlly..i tried)"

by Thevlogs4life

Ur hair has softened, From the touch of the breeze Come home my loved one,for thee I miss your smile You'll laugh for a while Ohh...when will u come home? The trees swing Where my feet are tingling The water comes to me I hate when...

1 Like | 1 comment | 299 views | Poetry | May 15, 2018

"a bit of our story"

by kachar2012

We spent a lot of time at Sholom park in the beginning. We looked into each other’s eyes on Saturday afternoons. Evie’s father was happy about that; as nothing out of l...

1 Like | 1 comment | 347 views | General | May 15, 2018

"old love"

by haileysassyo

I used to love you. And now I don't. Time felt wasted, Time not wasted. I used to love you. Some day I won't....

2 Likes | 4 comments | 372 views | Poetry | May 15, 2018

"Lost"

by haileysassyo

Together we're a galaxy. Our love was an apostrophe. Your last words, the exclamation. And all those feelings- That got lost in translation....

0 Likes | 3 comments | 352 views | Poetry | May 15, 2018

"The Night"

by jtf

May 4th, 2018 12:28 AM Outside, the dark looms over my terrestrial world. For it is not completely absent of light, but at this very hour, only the faintest of the sun’s flames are luminous, courtesy of their reflections...

1 Like | 2 comments | 215 views | Journalistic Writing | May 15, 2018

"She’s Back"

by TheYoungWriter

She's back. She has a huge, evil smile on her mouse-like face. She's back. She made the Extended Day program even more hellish than it already is. She's back. The one who caused me to cry each night, wondering why we deserved such crue...

0 Likes | 6 comments | 255 views | Prose | May 15, 2018

"Night Terror"

by Barnard1960

Night Terror Summer night, window open. Sleeping. Sound!...

1 Like | 2 comments | 327 views | Poetry | May 15, 2018

"This feeling from my Heart"

by Ashley87

Its amazing how someone could love you so much, even by there loving and caring touch, The feeling you get when your skins touch and you kid his lips, Just makes your heart wanna do some flips, With you I'll never ap...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 321 views | Poetry | May 14, 2018

"UNICORNS"

by Thevlogs4life

UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS RAINBOWS! UNICORNSSSS DANCING ON RAINBOOWS. PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAIINBOWWSSS...

1 Like | 2 comments | 431 views | General | May 14, 2018

"birtərəfli məhəbbət"

by rubberjoyge

Do the right thing darling and say goodbye. When I was sailing on high waters, sorrow in my heart. The moon shone on the red mount...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 367 views | Prose | May 14, 2018

"коммунист для мамы"

by rubberjoyge

Better off dead than red better off Fred then Ted Better off selling your soul for a toadstool Making things aren't made to last...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 330 views | Prose | May 14, 2018

"Addiction"

by HopelessStephmantic

Addiction is hard. There's so many different types and forms. It comes at you without warning sometimes. Other times you feed it and nurture it and make it become real. The thing you're hooked on feels so good. Then afterwards you fee...

0 Likes | 4 comments | 385 views | General | May 14, 2018

"Just My Day"

by tmarrs99

Today I woke up pretty late. Well actually I had woken up a few times, but just fell right back asleep. The first time I woke up, thunder struck scarily loud and the wind was pretty much shaking the trailer that I live in. I actually like t...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 353 views | General | May 14, 2018

"A Boy"

by Elizabeth

A boy with bright blue eyes, filled with love and hope. A boy with dimpled cheeks, welcoming everyone with a warm smile. But you took that all away. Instead of love, you showed him pain. Instead of kindness, you showed him cruelty. And,...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 380 views | Poetry | May 14, 2018

"Realistic Thoughts"

by HopelessStephmantic

What if jasmine never went to the market place? What if Cinderella never lost her slipper? What if Noah never met Ali? My idea of love would be so much different. Maybe I wouldn't get myself in the messes that I do. I would be more reali...

0 Likes | 5 comments | 357 views | General | May 13, 2018

"The History Of The Hopeless"

by HopelessStephmantic

Fourteen years old, holding onto a boy whom i thought I loved. We spun around and held each other tight. Dancing under the cheesy lights to “the dance” by garth brooks. He smiled at me and moved closer until there was not even an inch o...

0 Likes | 5 comments | 210 views | Undefined | May 13, 2018

"Someone’s watching over me"

by HopelessStephmantic

As I walked along the deserted beach early that Sunday morning, the clouds covered the sun and made it a gloomy morning. I stepped on something hard and cold. I groaned in pain and dropped to my knees on the soft sand. I looked at my foot a...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 269 views | Short Stories | May 13, 2018

"Lions, Tigers…. Oh Goodbye"

by HopelessStephmantic

All I can do is wish the best of luck to you. And pray that all your dreams come true. Because we both know im no good for you. You look around like we're at a zoo. Like there's so many different exhibits for you to choose. The lions a...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 384 views | General | May 13, 2018

"Oceanus"

by JoshuaHarestad

The rain fell in heavy thuds that smacked the thin tin roof over their hut, but it wasn’t enough to block out the sound of her father coming home and speaking with her mother in hushed whispers. Venuvia had become adept at pretending to b...

3 Likes | 3 comments | 205 views | Science Fiction | May 13, 2018

"Blissful kiss"

by BlexicanQueen

Lean in to kiss, Your lips I miss. You're the only one who can make me feel like this. So soft, So pure, Never insecure. Your lips is what I endure. I adore your love, it was sent from above. You were meant for me, so i sent you a million...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 385 views | Poetry | May 13, 2018

"Update"

by TheYoungWriter

Okay, yes, I know. This is getting old. But in my last piece I rushed it at first, so I am, again putting it on hold. I may rewrite it later, because I like the idea, but right now I am working on another story that will improve my build up...

1 Like | 3 comments | 298 views | General | May 13, 2018

"Mother Mine"

by DebbieLynJones

Mother mine... love me as your own breath... adore me as your own heart... cherish me ... forever... I am a reflection of your love. - Debbie Lyn Jones...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 317 views | General | May 13, 2018

"Dr. Seuss’ Comment on Beat Poets"

by Barnard1960

Disclaimer: I have immense respect and admiration for the beat poets of the 40's, 50's and 60's. That being said, when hipsters of today try to emulate those beat poets, they often get the addiction without...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 293 views | Poetry | May 13, 2018

"The Girl"

by HopelessStephmantic

There's a girl sitting on my bed. She lays down every once in a while to rest her head. She places her hand upon her heart. Praying to God the tears don't start. There's a girl driving in my car. She takes the same path every day to th...

3 Likes | 1 comment | 360 views | General | May 13, 2018

"Little Miss Know It All"

by vkent1116

Little Miss Know It All She sat opposite her daughter, hands tightly clasped in her lap, “You don’t know everything,” she said, sitting forward so she was eye level with her daughter, “being an adult, isn’t as easy as doi...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 264 views | Humor | May 13, 2018

"Five Dollar Donation"

by vkent1116

The bus ride over to the museum, was as painful as a tooth extraction without the laughing gas. Kids who were nearing adulthood, acted like two year olds on Red Bull, bouncing in their seats, yelling at one another, popping gum, running dow...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 299 views | Short Stories | May 13, 2018

"If you’re a bird…"

by HopelessStephmantic

If you're a bird, I'd want to be a stick. One so fine that you couldn't resist. You'd fly over me, laying on a beach. You'd pick me up and hold me with your beak. You'd take me back to the tree of your own. You'd place me in your nest...

1 Like | 2 comments | 360 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Leaving"

by HopelessStephmantic

Maybe sometimes we need a wake up call. We have to stop dreaming and hitting the walls. Take the heartbreak and still somehow smile. Because time will heal it after a while. That's what they tell me at least and I believed it. Until it...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 418 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Just Thoughts…"

by HopelessStephmantic

Every passing day hurts even more. Knowing that your arms aren't mine anymore. Wishing your heart would still beat for me. But the words you say don't match what I see. I can't help but wish we could go back. But now we make very littl...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 333 views | General | May 12, 2018

"Santa Monica Goodbye P5"

by HopelessStephmantic

The next day I woke up and got dressed for the day. Leo texted me letting me know my first meeting was with Gregory at noon. He set up both meetings at Amy’s café. I sat down at a corner booth in the café and waited with my usual coffee...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 245 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Santa Monica Goodbye P4"

by HopelessStephmantic

I locked up the office a few hours after Leo went home and I found a good stopping place in my brain storming. Every Sunday evening I go to the cemetery and visit my mother. When I was thirteen she passed away. She had stomach cancer and lo...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 227 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Santa Monica Goodbye P3"

by HopelessStephmantic

A few hours went by and I got an idea for a childrens book whilst in the middle of my novel. I started writing and had images of illustrations in my head. “Leo, im going to post on craigslist an add about an illustration job with me. Will...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 247 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Santa Monica Goodbye P2"

by HopelessStephmantic

Finally after what seemed like a lifetime I snapped out of it, but only because she smiled, and oh what a smile it was. She wore red lipstick that lined her lips perfectly and her teeth were like pearls shining so brightly I swore she had t...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 263 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Santa Monica Goodbye P1"

by HopelessStephmantic

So here I am, sitting at the edge of the Santa Monica pier at three in the morning. Kids laughing running by me. Couples mocking me with their obnoxious public displays of affection. I stare out into the dark abyss, tracing the line where t...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 232 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Move On"

by Elizabeth

This is going to be difficult, But it needs to be done. I want to move on. And the only real reason to do that is if I forgive you. So I forgive you for lying to me for years. I forgive you for leaving me countless nights to be somewhere...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 351 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Find Me"

by Elizabeth

This is going to hurt me so much. But right now that doesn't matter, I don't matter. What matters now is you, And your happiness. You say you don't want me to leave... But we both know it's for the best. All we know how to do is hurt ea...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 360 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Mistakes"

by Elizabeth

As much as I would like to say that loving you was a mistake, I could never bring myself to say it out loud. We've been through too much for me to Throw you away like you were nothing. Because the truth is, You were my everything. I won'...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 332 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Silent Ghost"

by Vamphrie

Here I stand do you see me? Am I there? Will I fade? What of my S...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 371 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Pains V"

by Vamphrie

What pains abate On storms ablest To see my fate On harbours rest....

0 Likes | 0 comment | 314 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"I Never Thought"

by cvjune

Never thought I would end up in here Away from everything I held so dear Family gone, friends have forgotten me Locked up in this place like a detainee If I don’t get up, in this hard bed I will lay While watching others go a...

0 Likes | 1 comment | 382 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"Night Terror II – Alone in the House with OCD"

by Barnard1960

Night Terror II, Alone in the House with OCD. OCD ME...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 273 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

"My Story – Make a Difference"

by Woody

I would like to share a story with you. This is a simple story of how your faith and your belief can make a difference in someone else’s life without you even knowing it. My story begins sadly as I lost someone I loved dearly to what I n...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 240 views | Short Stories | May 12, 2018

"Airheart"

by Barnard1960

Angels flight in early morn, Care for those hurt and forlorn. Three in all...

1 Like | 3 comments | 390 views | Poetry | May 12, 2018

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"Understanding the 6 Sentences Structures"

by noaheducation

By: Julia Manning Learning about sentence structures can sound boring. However, it’s important for authors to understand them so they can develop strong wri...

1 Like | 0 comment | 57 views | Information | November 15, 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...

4 Likes | 2 comments | 8372 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 | 4754 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 | 4653 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 | 4575 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 | 4498 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 | 4323 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 | 4247 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 | 3903 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 | 3735 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 | 3669 views | Research | March 20, 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 | 3602 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 3539 views | Creativity | March 27, 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 | 3504 views | Information | February 19, 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 | 3482 views | Poetry | January 8, 2017

"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 | 3443 views | Information | April 6, 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 | 3358 views | Essays | December 13, 2016

"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 | 3339 views | Research | March 27, 2018

"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 | 3223 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 | 3126 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 | 3122 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 | 3055 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 | 3008 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 | 2932 views | Information | January 24, 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 | 2900 views | Short Stories | December 28, 2016

"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 | 2888 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"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 | 2874 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 6, 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 | 2785 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 | 2768 views | Short Stories | December 28, 2016

"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 | 2740 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"Finding Motivation in Internship Programs"

by briscoem

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

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2648 views | Essays | February 4, 2017

"Writing Exercise Part 1"

by Navid13

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

4 Likes | 2 comments | 2641 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 | 2628 views | Information | December 19, 2016

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by sb15

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0 Likes | 2 comments | 2591 views | General | April 3, 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 | 2578 views | Essays | February 4, 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 | 2535 views | Essays | November 20, 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 | 2522 views | Poetry | December 29, 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 | 2491 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 | 2489 views | Essays | December 13, 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 | 2487 views | Essays | December 13, 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 | 2460 views | Narrative Nonfiction | January 23, 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 | 2458 views | Essays | February 1, 2017

"Resume Writing Tips"

by noaheducation

Resume Writing Tips by Endia Hunt...

1 Like | 0 comment | 2440 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 | 2408 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 | 2389 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 | 2378 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 | 2371 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 | 2359 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 | 2353 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 | 2333 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 | 2314 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 | 2303 views | Essays | March 28, 2017

"Peter Singer and Speciesism"

by PaulB

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

1 Like | 0 comment | 2287 views | Essays | March 26, 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 | 2283 views | Poetry | January 10, 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 | 2282 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 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 | 2278 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

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

by noaheducation

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

2 Likes | 1 comment | 2262 views | Information | March 22, 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 | 2247 views | Short Stories | January 20, 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 | 2246 views | Essays | December 2, 2016

"Communication at its Best"

by aenglish0830

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

2 Likes | 2 comments | 2238 views | Essays | December 5, 2016

"Who Wears the Mask"

by nspncer1

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2230 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 | 2203 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 | 2189 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 | 2186 views | Information | March 13, 2017

"Divergence of the Era of Expertise"

by bandita.deka

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 2165 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 | 2161 views | Poetry | January 18, 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 | 2152 views | Essays | February 23, 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 | 2137 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 | 2122 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 | 2107 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 2079 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...

3 Likes | 0 comment | 2071 views | Information | March 7, 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 | 2067 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 | 2049 views | Historical Fiction | December 14, 2016

"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 | 2047 views | Short Stories | January 14, 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 | 2044 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 | 2039 views | Information | March 13, 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 | 2034 views | Information | April 15, 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 | 2031 views | Short Stories | January 20, 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 | 2026 views | Information | March 7, 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 | 2025 views | Essays | April 27, 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 | 2007 views | Creativity | March 7, 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 | 2004 views | Short Stories | December 15, 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 | 2003 views | Short Stories | December 7, 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 | 1993 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 | 1991 views | Short Stories | January 23, 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 | 1976 views | Essays | January 5, 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 | 1976 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 | 1965 views | Creativity | March 30, 2017

"Identity Crisis"

by wwalker57

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

1 Like | 0 comment | 1951 views | Historical Fiction | January 6, 2017

"Where Father Began"

by mj357

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

2 Likes | 0 comment | 1948 views | Realistic Fiction | April 27, 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 | 1936 views | Prose | April 25, 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 | 1931 views | Research | April 2, 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 | 1929 views | Narrative Nonfiction | February 21, 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 | 1925 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"Signs and their Opportune Interpretation in Hamlet"

by JuanV

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1914 views | Essays | April 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 | 1902 views | Realistic Fiction | January 26, 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 | 1900 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 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 | 1898 views | Essays | April 22, 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 | 1892 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 | 1889 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 | 1880 views | Historical Fiction | February 6, 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 | 1853 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 | 1849 views | Short Stories | January 20, 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 | 1847 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 | 1846 views | Prose | January 11, 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 | 1840 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 | 1822 views | Information | April 15, 2017

"How To: Finals"

by bishounentime

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

1 Like | 0 comment | 1818 views | Essays | January 21, 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 | 1814 views | Essays | January 21, 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 | 1813 views | Poetry | October 21, 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 | 1809 views | Essays | April 23, 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 | 1806 views | Short Stories | December 7, 2016

"Writer’s Block"

by aenglish0830

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1 Like | 0 comment | 1799 views | Essays | April 27, 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 | 1794 views | Research | March 7, 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 | 1769 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1754 views | Research | March 7, 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 | 1739 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 | 1731 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 | 1680 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 | 1635 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 | 1624 views | Creativity | April 29, 2017

"“A Family Supper”Summary"

by eletoski

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1606 views | Essays | July 29, 2017

"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 | 1572 views | Essays | December 5, 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 | 1556 views | Essays | September 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 | 1551 views | Mystery | December 7, 2016

"Hap"

by Danielle11195

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1534 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 | 1489 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1440 views | Essays | December 18, 2016

"honey"

by rubycgd

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

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1434 views | Poetry | July 13, 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 | 1377 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1363 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1325 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1324 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 | 1318 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1317 views | Essays | November 4, 2016

"? #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 | 1293 views | Poetry | September 12, 2017

"Project Charter Example"

by aks07

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1290 views | Information | June 5, 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 | 1288 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"A Murder for You"

by ClydeJessie1

A Murder for You...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 1287 views | Short Stories | October 24, 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 | 1267 views | Poetry | September 4, 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 | 1263 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1254 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 | 1246 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 | 1244 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 | 1242 views | Poetry | September 1, 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 | 1230 views | Realistic Fiction | January 6, 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 | 1208 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017

"A Daydream"

by pdpoetry

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1206 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1185 views | Poetry | August 27, 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 | 1177 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1174 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1138 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1136 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1136 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 | 1129 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 | 1128 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 | 1128 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 | 1121 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1118 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 1118 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1113 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1112 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1107 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1107 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 | 1105 views | Poetry | August 20, 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 | 1103 views | Humor | May 30, 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 | 1101 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 1094 views | Poetry | August 25, 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 | 1091 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 | 1090 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 | 1089 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 | 1088 views | Poetry | June 14, 2017

"Remembrance"

by pdpoetry

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

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1087 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1085 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"first contact"

by rubycgd

thank you for being cold with me and for listening to me and for understanding that you don't need to try to fix me. my lungs must hate me but you love me enough for both of us....

0 Likes | 1 comment | 1080 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1078 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Game of Thrones"

by eletoski

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

1 Like | 1 comment | 1077 views | Poetry | August 29, 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 | 1077 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1077 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1075 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1075 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1075 views | Narrative Nonfiction | May 24, 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 | 1073 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1071 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1064 views | Poetry | June 14, 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 | 1063 views | Poetry | July 8, 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 | 1062 views | Poetry | June 26, 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 | 1062 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1055 views | Poetry | June 17, 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 | 1053 views | Poetry | August 4, 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 | 1053 views | Poetry | June 23, 2017

"Death"

by pdpoetry

By: Emily Bronte Death! that struck when I was most confiding. In my certain faith of joy to be-- Strike again, Time's withered branch dividing From the fresh root of Eternity! Leaves, upon Time's branch, were growing brightly, Full of sa...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 1048 views | Poetry | June 23, 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 | 1047 views | Poetry | July 8, 2017

"Facial Tissue"

by LindsayB

Made in the USA With Domestic and Imported materials Not recommended for cleaning eye glasses Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certified Sourcing Cartons are made from 100% recycled paperboard Lotio...

1 Like | 2 comments | 1045 views | Poetry | September 11, 2017

"Martins Dream"

by JustOneStoryTeller

Original painting by Derek Russell We are still a long way from Martins dream and the few things that have changed can easily be redeemed for money and political esteem So many still jud...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 1044 views | Poetry | September 11, 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 | 1043 views | Poetry | November 1, 2017

"Eyes"

by Rlively1612

Her eyes held candles burning wax, her tattered dress was drench with life, her lonely world was held by glue her darkened secrects now turned loose. Her mind stored sacred love she's hidden,her eyes threw flames that pierced her...

2 Likes | 2 comments | 1041 views | Poetry | September 25, 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 | 1041 views | Poetry | June 26, 2017

"Potential"

by rubycgd

If we were boats, we would be tied together. I can feel the thick, rough rope stretched between us every time we pass in the hallway, every time ...

1 Like | 1 comment | 1037 views | Poetry | July 13, 2017

"OFFERING"

by pdpoetry

By: Rainer Maria Rilke My body glows in every vein and blooms To fullest flower since I first knew thee, My walk unconscious pride and power assumes; Who art thou then—thou who awaitest me? When from the past I draw myself the whi...

0 Like | 0 comment | 1036 views | Poetry | June 17, 2017