Have you ever thought it through Have you ever given thought To all these pretty things Which you have and that you’ve got? So many things we use Trinkets we all like Our iPod car and phone Your house or your new bike? Do you think most understand? Is this something we all know? That … More Dreamers
July, 1943. Sicily. I do not know what to think. I cannot decide what my disposition is to these Germans. We have been taught that they are all evil. That they are all terrible, horrid people who deserve nothing more than the iron fist of American judgment. And yet, I am conflicted. Is it true? … More Love & Loss: 6
I miss him. I miss him so, so much. Earlier today I took a walk along the river and sat at the spot Mikal and I used to catch fish. I recall the time he brought me there for an actual picnic…where we could eat outside without worry of the Overseers finding us. He set … More Good & Evil: Chapter 21
Pain. It’s all I feel. It’s the only thing that keeps me going in this life of Left. Every day I wonder what Estella is doing. Every day I yearn to convince the Overseers that my mind is pure. But how can I? How can I, when they say they have the tools to look … More Good & Evil: Chapter 19
She’s going to be mine. I cannot stand the thought of Donavan having her. I must find a way to convince them that I have become Good. That I’m pure. Today I spoke with the Overseer. I told him how much I appreciated this process, and for opening my eyes. It was something I believe … More Good & Evil: Chapter 13
Almost makes you feel sorry for the girl, huh? Funny thing, love. It’s different in everyone’s eyes, wouldn’t you say? After all, are we sure our good friend Mikal here was intent on the benevolence of his little fling with Estella? Or did he just play the game the right way so he could land … More Good & Evil: Chapter 10
It happened! Just like Father said, I was Filed Right! And sure enough, my purity score was in the 80s…but so what?! I went Right! Oh this truly is the best feeling ever. Now I must wait and see if Mikal will be joining me. He has to! He’s one of the purest boys in … More Good & Evil: Chapter 3
What if the rules were different Than the ones we know today? What if our laws amended Would we think it was okay? What if women couldn’t vote No voice, no rights, not free? What if the status quo was still That blacks were property? What if our reps ignored us Serving only … More What If?
Seasons greetings! Are you joking If I hear it one more time I swear to God I’ll blow right up And add you to my rhyme All these people laugh and shop There’s joy, it’s all around I try to turn the volume up To drown the crowded sound But even then I can’t escape … More Seasons Greetings, From Ebenezer Scrooge
I’d like to tell a story So I can make it known About the cutest little bird The best that’s ever flown Many of us wonder What it feels like up above We watch the seagulls, larks and jays The pigeons and the doves Gliding through the air with ease Owning all the sky Diving … More My Favorite Bird: A Puffin Poem
How the World Should Work 