There have been many times in my life when I've been broken hearted and horribly depressed. There are only a few steps to follow in order to break someone's heart-make him that person fall in love with you, lead them on, let them down, and then dump them when they least expect it. I am her...

Soft, wet tears trickled down my face. The light, which filtered through the trees into my bedroom, glistened in my damp eyes. The edge of the cliff drew closer in my mind. It felt like the wind was blowing through my hair, the folds in my clothes were throwing themselves around me. I felt free, lik...

Money In the modern time, Money is energy for a life, and could purchase every thing, but sometime money can't buy a truelove. In fact, if we have no money, we won't spend for our life. Money is as well as blood in our body. Therefore, one of us can't lack of it. In the other han...

We have all read stories that have affected us one way or another. And I would have to say that "Bloodfall" is one of them. The story takes place in a house where friends are hanging out. The protagonist, Mark, notices blood raining outside. This is the occurrence that causes the action o...

When I was nine years old, something happened that forever changed my outlook on life. My family and I were going on a camping trip and as we were traveling down the highway, a car accident occurred right in front of us. My father slammed on the brakes, veering to the left and causing our vehicle to...

"When We Two Parted" is a romantic poem about a secret love, a love that is lost. The persona is speaking of this lost love and how it has affected him. His heart, which has not let go of this love, is broken and he is dwelling on these feelings. This poem brings the reader back to a t...

Willa Cather's masterpiece, "My Antonia," is a story of nostalgic wistful relationships, mainly between Antonia Shimerda and Jim Burden. With Jim being the narrator, Willa writes through him with sympathy and an evocative, reminiscent tone. Much can be said about Jim Burden and the st...

Love The world is full of puzzles; love is a four letter-puzzle most people wait their whole lives to put together. Love is like a multi-lane highway, in traffic your exit is coming up and you're in the far lane. Love can be confusing to the point it hurts to even bother with it. The high...

Court News The following is a transcript of the recent hearing of the Curtis brothers. RANDY L: Randy were you there the night of Bobs death? R: Yes your honor. L: What happened that night and how did it happen? R: Well it all started when we all saw the two Greasers (Pony and Johnny) ...

A letter that seemed to heal I stared into Joey's tear-filled eyes. We sat on the cold cement of my driveway and a soft wind blew my long hair across my emotionless face. The love of my life had cheated on me. I was so hurt, but would not let Joey know. As he poured his heart out to me,...

A letter that seemed to heal I stared into Joey's tear-filled eyes. We sat on the cold cement of my driveway and a soft wind blew my long hair across my emotionless face. The love of my life had cheated on me. I was so hurt, but would not let Joey know. As he poured his heart out to me,...

Court News The following is a transcript of the recent hearing of the Curtis brothers. RANDY L: Randy were you there the night of Bobs death? R: Yes your honor. L: What happened that night and how did it happen? R: Well it all started when we all saw the two Greasers (Pony and Johnny) ...

Your standing in the lunch line and who happens to be in front of you, but Natalie Smith, that girl you just can't stand, everything she does just irks you. Even the thought of her brings these disturbing thoughts, that can't be that healthy, like wanting to take her by her little, blonde pig tails ...

Suddenly, my intellect was electrified even more when I noticed the pleading eyes of the black Labrador-pleading for help, as if it was a burden to stay beside the dour gentleman. My eyes were fixed upon its luscious, shiny, black fur as its terrifying cries of frustration and fright pounded pierci...

Most of what I enjoy is bad for me. Like most American's, I tend to enjoy eating alot of the things that are bad for me. I enjoy eating alot of fried chicken, hotdogs, chips, candybars, and drink a lot of soda's . These are the things that I don't pay attention to when I am eating them or how m...

"A Life You Love" A Last Goodbye from Sydney to Lucie Today is the day I will save your life; I will die for your husband and best friend, But for me, this is hardly a difficult task; I can't find a better way for my life to end. The last hope for my salvation, I pledged to be by ...

More than two decades ago, I was born from the loving warmth of my parents and unconditional concern of my entire clan. A girl was born, I was born. I can imagine the amazed smile of my mom as she caressed me with those callused hands and the triumphant laugh of my father as he took me in his bare b...

I wonder if the world would be any better if we didn't lie. Lie, sometimes better to man kind to lie, withhold the truth. Would humans be a stronger species if we didn't feel sadness. Sadness, to feel sorry for something or someone. Would humans be stronger if they didn't know what the feeling h...

Feet dancing, children playing, women bearing the weight of their "new-born" on their backs, intoxicated fathers laughing and cheering. I am talking about the dusty, overcrowded pathways found in the heart of my "habitat", Soweto... It appears to be a cheerful situation, but all ...

Why do I feel so much pain inside? Why do I feel like the more I love you the more you hide? Is it because you are so sure I will always be here? You say you love my smile, yet all you see are these tears. I gave up everything you asked me to. I changed my ways to assure you. I spend so much time d...

Through out my life, I have learned from others and I have grown, certain people have influenced me in the choices I have made; the biggest influence on me is Gods calling for my education at Olivet. While I'm pursuing my further education at Olivet Nazarene University, I am going to major in ...

I still remember the day my grandmother walked for the first time in 3 years. Every single thing that happened seemed so great. Even the noise the floor made as she walked was astounding. I watched her every move as she made her first steps. At that moment I felt like the happiest person alive. Ma...

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of my mother is her ability to reason. For as long as I can remember, my brother and I have fought. Im not talking about physically fighting, although we've had our share of those, im talking about the "he stole my toy", or ...

Mellamo and Maileena At the beginning of time, little life existed in the vast universe. No planets existed, only a man, a moon, a sun, and many of his cherished stars inhabited space. The man was named Mellamo. Mellamo was content living on the moon and polishing each star. Yet, there seemed...

A Scary Conflict I can remember taking a family vacation out of town somewhere back in the 80's. Like every other black family, I was the little kid in the back seat of the car being ignored by my parents and older relatives. In my mind I'm thinking, "Why does my mom ignore me when we have com...