Based on Jack Gilbert’s “Rain”:
In a cage.
Moving forward is unfeasible
And moving back is impossible
Typically I would only write if I was instructed by my teacher. For me, writing has always been like a job that I was determined to excel in. I only ever had to write in school and I did not enjoy it very much. I would always be graded on my writing skills; which haven’t always been the best…
Movie theaters are closed. But does it matter?
I thought that this story was really interesting in its subject. At its core, its a story about death, life, and perspective — all wrapped up in an experience at a concert. All in the same venue hall, there are many different people…
To check if you’re sane or not, I have a couple of questions. Ever heard of The Beatles? I’ll answer for you. Yes, you have. Another quick question. Ever heard of The Rutles? Chances are, you probably haven’t. To be fair, I hadn’t either until my dad figured out that I was unhealthily obsessed with…
Writing is an act of vulnerability and passion. You reveal a part of your opinion, intellect, viewpoint, or imagination, to whoever stumbles on it. Writing matters because this sharing of ideas and content is the focal point of important conversation and progress, or simply an entertaining read.
Emulation of Metaphors: Sylvia Plath
I’m a riddle in 9 syllables
A new beginning, a sprouting seed
An enormous rollercoaster ride
Writing is a way to express the farthest stretches of your imagination. Writing is a way to convey the most creative, crazy, and unimaginable thoughts and ideas. Writing allows you to turn buried stories and fantasies in your mind, into readable forms of expression. Writing may…
Family is one of the most important aspects of life to me. My parents taught me how to walk and talk and think for myself, and I was always appreciative of them. I am the second child of three. Some people say that being the middle child stinks because they don’t get a lot of attention, but I like to…
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