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Question #1:

How can I get my kids to participate in the after-school activities I have enrolled them in?

Right now they have:
piano, clarinet, guitar lessons
spanish and french lessons
squash, basketball, yoga for kids
and on weekends my daughter has gymnastics and dance classes, my son has karate and boy scouts

I want to enroll them in a new "Young Playwrights" course that begins next week which will help them with their creative skills and writing stories, but my kids give me a hard enough time attending the other activities! Any suggestions?
NO, they have a lot of time to be "kids" and they currently have nothing planned after school on
TUESDAYS & Fridays.

Question #2:

Which would be a better essay?

So I have a topic of "describe your most memorable encounter with any creative medium."

Would it be better to write about:
a-how our wind ensemble went to a festival and really screwed up on a song, because we choose to stay up late the night before (it was last school football game of the season) and how that taught me valuable lessons, such as having your priorities straight
b-when we played Gustav's First Suite, and how we did really well at the end of the year concert, and playing the end of the first movement feels absolutely amazing when we focus and put our hearts into it. (not quite sure how to describe the feeling-it's one of those indescribable, you have to live it, type of things though)

And I have a word limit of 250 words. Which topic would come out better?

Thanks in advance!

Question #3:

Ideas for gym class? (it's for an essay)?

I need some creative help =)
I'm supposed to write an essay on how I'd imagine a nice gym class lesson (or Phys Ed...however you call it^^) but I can't really think of anything special.
Anyone has an interesting / funny idea?
thanks! btw. I asked this in the homework section, too...maybe I'll get different approaches on the topic here =)

Question #4:

What do you think about these two pieces of writing?

I have written two deep-thought pieces of writing. I am only 14 yet I think my state of mind is quite advanced. I did not copy any part of these creative writings. I created the ideas and words of these by myself. Please leave a comment as to what you think of these two pieces:

First: Title: Continuous Cycle
The thought. The thought of recurring events and how the world cringes and cowers beneath the slightest fear. The slightest fear that one mind will come around and shun you away. The thought. Thought recurring as fast as spidering cracks on a mirror ceasing to discontinue. Fear us merely a drop in a puddle. Drops never found. Lost, drowned inside the chaos of emotion and confusion. Confusion of why life put us this way. This awkward position upon deciding ourselves. Deciding from a selection of life lessons. Lessons that are said, lighter than a whisper. The Thing. The Thing watches you. But cannot tell you which direction to turn in. The Thing is the monster that lives inside of us all. Burning us slowly, until death douses it from our hearts. We all have those recurring moments where we are just on the borderline of discovery. Discovery of the Thing. The hint of discovery returning like the spidering cracks on a mirror. How we grasp on the Thing, but do not simply have the power to keep it in our weak grasp. Want. Want is what tears us apart. The flame that is not yet doused. How when the flame goes out, so do your surrounding beings. The drop to their knees, being notified and reassured that it will be alright. Yet those lost drops tell you that, “No, no. Nothing will be alright.”. A part of your flame has been cried upon. Put out. Put out by lost tears. Though that Thing that watches you, is assisted by the Keeper of your mistakes. The black feathery crow that has built a nest in your mind. Every debris that belongs to its nest us a wrong thing you have felt or done. The nest becomes large enough to be set afire. Fire. Will those lost drops cry upon the flames and save you? We all merely are living for death. Though, why? We all hear that three letter word every day. In our hearts and minds, and in others. Though life has no sense to it. “Why” will always be a word forever. As will the question. Why when we know what is right and wrong, we chose wrong? Why? The continuous pattern of life. Never ceasing, Never stopping. Akin to the spider cracks, tears, and of course,

why?

Second: Title: Moon-lit Mind:
Full. Full to the brim with those things you have been meaning to say. How the Thing won’t go away even if you say, “I am the one! I committed the crime!” to the whole world. You need to do something, maybe productive or not. Why? “Why?” us what they ask whenever I furiously write until my pen consists of not one drop of ink. Furiously write until all the pages are written upon, front and back. How when I walk into the bright sunlight I suddenly am quiet and into moonlight, suddenly unable to cease my verbalization. Those lonely, moon-lit nights filled with cold shallow breaths. And with every breath a wince of pain. A wince of pain at realization that the sun is slowly rising. That my native state is whenever everyone else is asleep as I sit staring outside into the lonely stars. Stars made merely of frozen tears. As people awake, I sleep. They awake with the sun, I sleep with the moon.
I did not intend to make these "boring". I made them to be taken in your own personal experience and think of it as something tha you have felt before. Not what I have.

Question #5:

can anyone look over my college essay for me?

the prompt is: describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (i.e. art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you and explain that influence.

Back when I was a ninth grader I was introduced into the new and exceedingly different world of high school, a place whose atmosphere I have never experienced or seen. These feelings translated to the books I read. I felt that a change of pace was in order from the tired formula of the teen novel (this was pre-Twilight and other such vampire-like young adult love stories that consume our shelves now) that Barnes and Noble gave me and others my age. The standard teen love storyline of: young girl doesn't know who she really is, she goes to a new high school or new boy comes to high school, girl starts to like this boy's confidence and independence, boy feels that he can help this cool sweet girl gain said confidence and independence, girl makes an acquaintance with this boy, boy and girl fall in love, and boy helps girl realize who she is and they live happily ever after. After this reading several different variations of this (with different names, locations, races, time periods, and insecurities of the girl) I began to wander throughout the store, and I would come to stand in front of the classics display looking over the titles that hold literary merit which millions have read before me. One in particular called out to me and my desperate search for novelty: Pride and Prejudice. Immediately, I encountered a writing style completely different than what I was used to, a new formula that I can think over and consume myself in. Instead of an confident heroine I found myself the exact opposite, a young woman who like myself understands her values and what she wants in life and won't let anyone stop her, her name is Elizabeth Bennet. This woman has come to be one of the most important people in my life and has helped shape who I am and want I want for my life to today.
The male lead, Mr. Darcy, is not a character foil of the female lead which is expected but has a similar attitude and traits with her that lead them to be at odds throughout most of the novel. I can identify with Elizabeth Bennet's confidence in herself that she upholds even through the most trying times in her life. She is an intelligent, intuitive, and good-humored individual who appreciates other people's talents and prides herself in her ability to discern people's intentions and personalities. Although, this pride is to her detriment as people see in the case of Mr. Darcy. I can identify with her propensity to totally trust her intuition and immediately judge people on that standard when she first meets them, and closing herself off to any contradiction after she has made up her mind. When she does alter her opinions about others it takes a lot of evidence to convince her, which is similar to me also. Elizabeth learns to overcome this negative trait; she realizes that she cannot just dismiss others because they do not act in the way she wants them to and to give everyone a chance objectively. I learned this lesson and many others in Pride and Prejudice which I felt was written for young women like me, who are seeking a heroine and not a victim to think of when faced with a difficult situation. This novel inspires me to trust others, be open to every experience and opportunity, and understand that I have to give everyone a second chance. Pride and Prejudice is a classic that breaks the monotonous standard love story formula and I feel that it, along with Elizabeth Bennet, teaches me to break the conventional expectations I see before me and to discover a new way of thinking and looking at life that I have never experienced before.

Question #6:

is this a good idea for a story?

see i am sending in a application to the University of Iowa to get into this young adult's writers program one of the requirements is to include a short story or a poem or whatever your group is. i am in creative writing. so i need to send in a short story i just got the idea and here it is.
Alexis Van Duke, has a boyfriend, a best friend, is on the dance team a normal life at home what else could she need?
basically its about how high school life is NOT perfect and how Alexis learns a huge lesson about everything in life and high school. I think it sounds good but i need opinions

Question #7:

How should I write my english paper?

I have to write a paper about the ultimate lesson from Into the Wild, and I get it, but I don't know HOW to write it.
I thought I had to define each quote I have, but apparently, I don't?
Are there any creative ways on writing the paper but it has to make sense and build up to the final quote on the page.
The lesson is finding your true self.

Idk if that made sense.
I tried using my experiences with that...but that wont' work.
I want something that'll help me get a good grade. thanks
What should I use to compare with Trying to find yourself?
What who etc.?

Question #8:

help me think of a title!!!?

my creative writing teacher makes fun of me for having really lame titles, so I need a little help. here is my poem I just dont know what to call it

also any suggestions?

I handed the paper back
then stared at the scroll of questions
my brain obliterated all the facts
that we just learned last lesson

My eyes gazed out the window
as the clock ticked on
what should’ve been so simple
was taking way to long

Struggling to make sense
of the many mysteries
I started to get tense
at the thought of failing history

The whole class remained mute
all the way to the bell
with so many answers to compute
no one would excel.

thanks!

Question #9:

Can someone please edit this for me?

for english I have to write a creative writing piece about a personal legend.
Can someone read mine over and edit it please :) and tell me if it's good.
p.s. sorry for it being long!

The Awakening
"Mommy, who was your first love?" my 5 year old daughter Alitz asked me as I combed her long brown hair. Her blue eyes pierced the pits of my stomach as I re-called my past of love and loss. My story of longing and fate. It's hard to believe that someone who is in the position I am in now could have had such a tragic story. Me, Selina, who was just crowned Mrs. Canada Universe 2027. I, Mrs. Cascone the woman who is a famous psychologist, yet manages to fit in time to fulfill her passion of the arts. No one could imagine the pain I went through those years as a teenager, but I guess I would have to eventually explain to my daughter a bit of my former life.
***
After my grandfather passed away and my father left I was forced to live in a smaller home. I was 14 when I moved into that house. It was an average sized semi near a church and a large forest that carried a strong force of attraction to it. The red bricks let off a vibrant glow as I stepped out of the car on that early summer day to go and see my new residence. It was small and cozy, and couldn't be more perfect. My room was painted green and my floors were pale hardwood. I unpacked all of my clothing and plugged in my most prized possession, my laptop.
As I opened it up my messenger service went off alerting that someone was speaking to me. I clicked it opened and read a greeting from my first love. Nicholas was a nice guy, not very attractive but always good to me. What are looks if you can't even talk to a person anyways? We had a perfect relationship, except for one thing. He lived in Markham, I lived in Woodbridge, a thirty minute drive to see each other. Regardless, I loved him with everything I had in me, and I was almost certain he felt the same. He was my destiny of life and I was his hope to be a better person, together we matched like two pieces of a complicated puzzle certain to be.
The summer went by quicker than I expected it to. Everything flashed by in a rush, but at least I got to see Nick a few times before it ended. With the end of summer, school began and I was starting the ninth grade. High school was bound to be a place of new learnings and fresh faces, a place to break out and become who I am meant to be in life. Everyone was nice and no one gave me any problems at that school. I went on for a few months before actually becoming depressed.
It was December 17, 2009 that Nicholas broke up with me, the most confusing day of my life. It felt like my world had stopped but everything else kept on going. Exams were coming up and people were counting on me to keep my grades up. More importantly, I was counting on myself to lead a bright future. But my heart felt like a thousand pounds had been dropped into it, leaving behind a deep black hole.
It took me one week to recover. Thats when I went on a walk and saw the forest that had been calling me since the very day I moved. I almost sprinted across the streets to get to it. It just looked so big and mysterious. It was then that I decided I wanted to walk from one end to the other. I took my first few steps inside of the leafy walls where no one could see what happened to me. There was an obvious trail that lead right through.
More than five times through, I had to stop turn around and chicken out then internally yell at myself and walk further. It was those actions of perseverance that made me stronger and caused an epiphany for me; If God wanted me to die, that would be his decision and I could do nothing about it. It made me realize that I should not be holding on to the people I want, just let the universe hand over the people I need. If it was not meant to be with Nicholas then that was that. I'm sure there was someone else hand crafted especially for me. Learning these lessons made me feel like I had just opened my eyes for the first time ever. So eventually I made it through and was so proud of myself. If I can be courageous enough to do that, I can do anything.
***
I lived my teenage years out with those lessons in mind. It made me into the person I am today. Honestly I couldn't be more happy with my life.
"Mommy?!" Alitz said irritated now.
I simply smiled at her, looked into the next room, pointed at her father and said
"He's sitting right over there."

Question #10:

Harry Potter Fans: Hogwarts Lesson: Unofficial?

Soon we would be celebrating the day when Harry escaped Voldemort the first time ( and Halloween, of course). So in honor of that, I have something interesting for us to do:
Hogwarts Lesson: nothing formal, everyone welcome to answer, most creative answer gets BA
Potions : Invent a Potion, it's purpose, name and the method it is brewed.
Transfiguration: You cannot raise the dead but Transfigure inanimate objects into animate object. Explain this.
Defense against the Dark Arts: DO you think that Defense can actually be taught as a school subject? Why or why not?
Charms: Invent a theory to explain activities inside the wand which cause a spell to be cast.
History of Magic: Free Period
Herbology: Free Period
Astronomy: Write 3-5 sentences of FACTS about 1 planet ( besides earth), and 1 star ( besides Sun)

Remember:
Do not try to cheat...all examiners will be interrogated after giving them veritaserum .
Expecting all of you'll to get O's

So that this is a valid question: What book should I read?
You don't need to bother with naming hundreds of books. One will do.
6 stars
YAY!

Question #11:

Please Help. What is a good trick for my trickster to do in my fable?

I have to write a original Trickster Fable
Trickster: Cardinal
Victim: Fox
The fox is a self-centered bully who needs to be taught a lesson.
Use Your Creative Juices!
Because mine have run out.

Question #12:

What do you think of my personal statement??? I want to do primary education next year?

I am currently writing a personal statement because i want to do a primary education course at university last year, i was just wondering what you thought of this??? i preferably want teachers opinions if there are any on here thanks x

My interest in Primary Education came when I took part in 2 weeks worth of work experience at my local primary education working with the age group 5-11. During this period I did paired reading and participated in an Art class, I found it interesting to see what goes on in a Class room and felt it would be something I'd like to do. At school I have always had an interest in Art and English and feel they would be very relevant to the course. Besides my academic interests I think I have the personal attributes which would make me a good teacher, I am a caring person and a good listener and feel I would be a good role model to children.

During my studies at school I achieved an A grade at AS art which shows that I am a hardworking individual, I find being artistic is something which comes naturally to me and something which I enjoy. Much of my work has been landscape based and I have been influenced by artists such as Peter Lanyon and Ivon Hitchens and their abstract style, of which much of my A2 work 'abstract colour in the landscape' was based. I have particularly enjoyed my A2 unit as work as I have developed my own individual style. I have also enjoyed my English Literature studies in school we have studied a range of different literature at AS and A2 including Wilfred Owen poetry. Being a creative person I feel I would be able to give children the confidence to become more expressive and to motivate them to explore new ideas. Overall I think I would find this rewarding.

As part of my extra curricular activities at school I have been involved in the paired reading scheme each week supporting a year 7 student, I have seen the student progress over the course of the scheme which has given me a sense of achievement, knowing I have helped them improve their reading. I have also been helping out in a year 8 Art class every Wednesday afternoon, I have enjoyed helping out and being able to support the students with their work. As part of my A level art course I have taken part in a trip to the Tate Modern in London, I enjoyed seeing the Francis Bacon exhibition because his work is very expressive, much of my AS unit was based on his style. I have also taken part in a theatre trip to see Shakespeare Twelfth Night as part of my English Literature studies. I liked the trip because it showed me how different ideas can be explored and transferred across to an audience in creative ways! I think this important as it is something I would be doing with children, to encourage them to take an interest in learning.

Outside of School I have been visiting my local primary school for further work experience, I have been doing paired reading with the children and observing lessons, I have enjoyed being able to interact with the children and being involved in different activities within the classroom. Besides this I also have a customer service job in a supermarket, I have been able to interact with both adults and children of varying ages and backgrounds which have helped with my communicative skills. It has also given me the experience as working as part of a team with other employees, group work being something I would be taking part in on the university course. As part of my job I have also had the responsibility to cater to the needs of the customer which is again applicable to the course and learning to be there to support the children you are teaching. I have also enjoyed visiting more galleries out of school such as Kettles Yard and Castle Gallery in Norwich.
also i am looking 2 do art specialism.. thats y theres more about the art

Question #13:

please help me with my A level choices?

Please Can you help me make the best possible A level choices?
I'm not really sure what I want to be when I'm older, but I am defiantly interested in: architecture, Physics (astro or anything exiting, do you know any exiting science courses that I might be interest in? if so please tell me), medicine development, biochemistry, marine biology, researching cures for diseases, creative writing, chemical engineering, engineering, CAR DESIGN (REALLY INTERESTED but still not sure), literature, business management, interior and exterior designs, computer programming, working for google/ microsoft, Music (Berkely school of music), directing and writing scripts for films (REALLY INTERESTED AGAIN, but not sure how to get there), and finally the media (presenting TV shows) and acting in films as well.

My biggest question is: do I really need to do further maths? I know it would obviously be useful, but by not doing it does it close off any of my options? Also, by not doing English will I not be able to work for the media, directing and writing films, creative writing?
Will I not be able to go to berkely school of music without an a-level in musc? Or be an interior designer or architect without doing an art or graphics a level? can I do biology related degrees like marine biology with an a level in biology but one in chemistry? Will I never be able to be an actor or TV presenter without an A level in drama?

My current A level choices are: Maths, further maths, chemistry, Physics and Physics

Please don't just say look it up for yourself, because I have looked online a lot and spoke to many people but I am still confused. I really need a detailed answer.

Also how much revision should I be doing a night after lessons?
thankyou so much.

Question #14:

How do I deal with not being good at anything I love?

1) I really love music but I can't sing or play an instrument well despite lessons and practice.

2) I would like to work for an organization that impacts the lives of others in a meaningful and profound way, such as NASA . However, I'm not intelligent enough no matter how much I study. I get straight A's but I have to work damn hard and I want to enjoy life as well; not just go through life constantly studying to catch up with more intelligent individuals.

3) I love animals and would like to be a veterinarian but again I don't want to spend hours upon hours studying what takes other, more intelligent people, much less time.

4) I love reading novels, but every time I try to write an interesting short story it always ends up unoriginal. Of course there are plenty of original ideas but maybe i'm just not creative enough.

These problems have led me to an existential crisis. I am depressed because everything I want out of life is becoming less possible to accomplish by the second. I am not unwilling to work hard, even slightly harder than others who have more ability/talent, but I don't want to waste my time and energy on a futile effort.

If anyone has any useful advice I would appreciate it. I am 20 years old right now in college pursuing my undergrad degree in biology and english.

Question #15:

How can creative writing be taught in a standardized way?

What are the core or basic lessons taught Writing classes? One of the first things I learned about was Freytags Pyramid. I was told that isn't an across the board learning device. So what is? I'm really curious. In poetry I was taught, 'if it means too many things to too many people it misses it's mark'. I have since learned that good writing tends to bring out different reactions in different people and different interpretations. How can learning about creative writing (creativity is so individualized) be standardized?

Question #16:

Why do I do bad work in school, but good work at home?

I was thinking because I have part of my English coursework in tomorrow which is too write Two pages of A4 of a story [Not a complete story]

Anyway we started 2 weeks ago i nschool and I wrote two A5 pages and crossed it out because it sucked, I started again but it was still terrible. Teacher said for the weekend we could type up what we did. So I have been for the past 10 minutes and In my opinion, it flows alot more and is more descriptive.

Anyways I was wondering why my mind allows me to be more creative at home when I am typing out a story than it does sitting at a desk writing in school, i'm also listening to music, which I don't do in school lessons.

Heres what I have to far, note the one I wrote in my book is nothing like this its 10000000000000000x lamer than this extract.

“Hello, is anybody there?” my voice echoed throughout the darkness. I took a deep breath in and exhaled and extended my arms outward, twisting my hips, attempting to find anything in the darkness. My hand hit a switch and all but in seconds the room was flooded with a golden light. I began to gaze around the room looking for a meaning to why I was there but I could find nothing of relative interest, except for the two limp bodies in the opposite corners of the room. I a stepped back slightly, breathing heavily I slid myself down the wall. Were they dead? I took my time to study my surroundings, grubby tiles, a wretched bathtub, a toilet which was obliterated, a lot of broken glass, two unconscious bodies and a key. Nothing much I could do with any of those objects, I couldn’t see an exit, how did we get in here?

Question #17:

Emergency help about reflective diary writing?

I am doing Teaching Assistant course and I am also doing voluntarily training in school. I have to write a reflective diary.

This is my first diary writing so someone can check my grammar mistakes please!!!!

I have started my work placement for last two weeks. This is my last weeks reflective diary.

In the morning, I did literacy. I worked with the individual child 'J' reading time which was words with pictures. Some pictures and words she couldn't understand that time she needed my support.
For the example : the word is : LOOK and the picture sign is : face with hand.
The child said the picture was, people in sick (cold and cough).
So she couldn't understand that word that time I explained the correct situation of the picture and word.
Next, I supervised and I managed the children behaviour in assembly time.

In the break time, The teacher and I communicated together. which was, the teacher and I were discussed about my course oriented topics and we were talked about the arrangements of the lesson planning. For example: I'm doing on every Friday but the teacher has planned her Thursday's lesson. That she said, we will discuss on next week about the Friday's lesson plans. I was happy and thanked to the teacher support in my part of works with children.

Next, I did a playground duty. I supervised and noticed the children how they were using equipment and objects in safe way.
(especially the water playing). At that time,the child 's' wanted to make her circle time activity that I asked her, what the main thing of your circle time? then she realised and used a small parcel box and two coloured plastic clips and then she created a girls and boys(circle way) from that clips. I instructed, where put your teacher? Suddenly she put a one clip in the centre of the box and she said that was her teacher.
In the afternoon, I did a creative task. I followed by the teacher instructions and I worked with the small groups of children with their creative task which was the garden things.

I asked the children, if you were going in the garden at that time what things you've seen in the garden? and the children said, leaves, flowers, plants and some wood sticks then we were creating the small garden with fresh and dry leaves, flowers and plants. Also we created a flower tower.

Finally, I assisted on the practical way by clearing the table, washed the painting equipment and putting away the equipment in stored the safe place then the teacher and the T.A were thanked me for my involvement of support with children and the teacher.

I personally thought, I will improve my skills to manage the children behaviour in classroom and playground situation to the next time..

Question #18:

what are some things you've learned about life?

its pretty broad question. just life lessons that you've learned and how you learned them. what was the point that made you notice it. or when did it happen. I've learned a lot of life lessons. im just a regular girl, living a regular life but i've learned that
1,don't be normal,do things that other people wouldn't do because that's what makes you yourself, it differentiates you from the rest of the world.

2, go out and Live life. seriously. dont sit at home obsessing over one thing. like i do. go out and enjoy what life has to give you. try new things. make new friends. have a good time. do what you wanna do. you control your life, not FATE, not everybody around you. YOU control your life.

3. being happy is a choice. like stated just a second ago. do things that make you happy. and you will be happy, be positive. and take a break once in a while.

4. beauty is skin deep. everyone keeps saying this but it is absolutly 100% TRUE! personality and your brain matter alot more then what brands your wearing. or where you buy your clothes. it really doesnt matter what you look like as long as you're clean and put together.

5. education is important. speaks for itself.

6. dont do stupid things. like drugs, or getting pregnant young. i havent experienced this but im sure everyone who did sorta regrets it. im assuming.

7. once you get out into the real world it wont matter who you hung out with in highschool or middle school. it all gets erased and they rely on how smart you are.

8. alot of guys throughout the ages of middle school to highschool are alot about titts and ass. BUT, BUTTTTT you can find alot of nice guys who are willing to put that aside and love you for who you are. just dont go after them. its a well known fact that guys always come after girls. girls please just dont go after them. it makes you look horrible. and desperate.

9. organize your life, make it balanced. take a class or do things your interested in like any type of dance, yoga, book clubs, adventure trips, traveling, writing, reading, music,sports or anything you like. just do things you love. andd

10. you are w.e you want to be, in life you are born a certain person and you have to work hard to become the person you want to be. you dont need to change you just gotta mix the old with the new and balance everything out. your love life with your family, with your time by yourself, to being creative, to education, and w.e you have in your life. its yours, its art. make it beautiful. its a blank page with your picture on it. workk that picture. :)

and thats basically from experience . soooo what are your life lessons you'd like to share, i actually spent time on that so please spend alittle time on yours:) THANKS!

Question #19:

Poem Miss Gee W.H. Auden, can anyone help me analyse it?

ok, now i wasn't in the lesson when we did this and i have to write notes... and of course my mind has gone a blank!
i have got my book but i really don't know what to say about this poem... meaning/ form and how both are linked. and maybe if there are any hidden meaning or whatever.

i would really appreciate it if you took the time to read this poem and write your views. any ideas/ views or thoughts will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Natalie

Let me tell you a little story
About Miss Edith Gee;
She lived in Clevedon Terrace
At number 83.

She'd a slight squint in her left eye,
Her lips they were thin and small,
She had narrow sloping shoulders
And she had no bust at all.

She'd a velvet hat with trimmings,
And a dark grey serge costume;
She lived in Clevedon Terrace
In a small bed-sitting room.

She'd a purple mac for wet days,
A green umbrella too to take,
She'd a bicycle with shopping basket
And a harsh back-pedal break.

The Church of Saint Aloysius
Was not so very far;
She did a lot of knitting,
Knitting for the Church Bazaar.

Miss Gee looked up at the starlight
And said, 'Does anyone care
That I live on Clevedon Terrace
On one hundred pounds a year?'

She dreamed a dream one evening
That she was the Queen of France
And the Vicar of Saint Aloysius
Asked Her Majesty to dance.

But a storm blew down the palace,
She was biking through a field of corn,
And a bull with the face of the Vicar
Was charging with lowered horn.

She could feel his hot breath behind her,
He was going to overtake;
And the bicycle went slower and slower
Because of that back-pedal break.

Summer made the trees a picture,
Winter made them a wreck;
She bicycled to the evening service
With her clothes buttoned up to her neck.

She passed by the loving couples,
She turned her head away;
She passed by the loving couples,
And they didn't ask her to stay.

Miss Gee sat in the side-aisle,
She heard the organ play;
And the choir sang so sweetly
At the ending of the day,

Miss Gee knelt down in the side-aisle,
She knelt down on her knees;
'Lead me not into temptation
But make me a good girl, please.'

The days and nights went by her
Like waves round a Cornish wreck;
She bicycled down to the doctor
With her clothes buttoned up to her neck.

She bicycled down to the doctor,
And rang the surgery bell;
'O, doctor, I've a pain inside me,
And I don't feel very well.'

Doctor Thomas looked her over,
And then he looked some more;
Walked over to his wash-basin,
Said,'Why didn't you come before?'

Doctor Thomas sat over his dinner,
Though his wife was waiting to ring,
Rolling his bread into pellets;
Said, 'Cancer's a funny thing.

'Nobody knows what the cause is,
Though some pretend they do;
It's like some hidden assassin
Waiting to strike at you.

'Childless women get it.
And men when they retire;
It's as if there had to be some outlet
For their foiled creative fire.'

His wife she rang for the servent,
Said, 'Dont be so morbid, dear';
He said: 'I saw Miss Gee this evening
And she's a goner, I fear.'

They took Miss Gee to the hospital,
She lay there a total wreck,
Lay in the ward for women
With her bedclothes right up to her neck.

They lay her on the table,
The students began to laugh;
And Mr. Rose the surgeon
He cut Miss Gee in half.

Mr. Rose he turned to his students,
Said, 'Gentlemen if you please,
We seldom see a sarcoma
As far advanced as this.'

They took her off the table,
They wheeled away Miss Gee
Down to another department
Where they study Anatomy.

They hung her from the ceiling
Yes, they hung up Miss Gee;
And a couple of Oxford Groupers
Carefully dissected her knee.

-- W. H. Auden

(sorry its long)

Question #20:

Music, Art,Life, Finding yourself.?

Hello♥,

Ok, so I think of myself to be a creative, deep person. Im only 15 turning 16 in about 2 weeks. I feel that I need to find myself . But how? How does one find them self

So I've really been thinking about my future. Well I've been thinking about my future since way back when. I'm only a sophomore in HS. But I feel so behind in planning for my future. I feel that I have to know now. What I want to pursue.

I like helping people, but I don't want to be a doctor. So I'm thinking about being a nurse (probably part time,so I can pursue my even larger goal). I also want to do something i wont regret. I want to pursue something that will take care of me financially, but emotionally as well.

Yes, I might be stuck there. I know most jobs wont be fun, and the ones that are fun most likely won't send me home with a huge paycheck.

Art and music are my life. It's what free's me from all the negativity,and takes me to another world with positivity. But, Im no Picasso, nor a Jimi Hendrix, or Mozart...

I would love to pursue art or music. I've been drawing since I was very small. I love animation, and claymation. And I have been playing piano. Im going to begin playing guitar next week when I get mine for my birthday.

I don't even know how to read or write music but I have the passion, creativity,and devotion. I don't know If I should even go to a Music college or if I should just get lessons, and play at lots of open mics, and try to find gigs.

I know this is a whole mess. But I would love for any feedback as long as it's not too ignorant.

Thank you,

-♥☮&☺

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