I was a twang in the twist of your tongue, But bittersweet stole my butterscotch from your lips And left you panting, Afraid, and wanting more. You were shores of silence breaking through my colossal waves, And your oarsmen got lost in my loamy sea, Held seashells to their ears trying in vain to call […]
I keep wondering how I can speak the word God without sounding out the lies on my lips. I’ve dipped into religion but felt more cold and alone. Without sounding out the lies on my lips, I kissed her as though Christianity could become my tongue. More cold and alone, I miss when we were
Walking the path, footsteps aligned. Who leads the journey? I protect the adventurer, her safety and stability my concern. So similar, my little me. My future aspirations; her visions, hopes and dreams. The push or the pull continues us along. *** Jake Snider is a retired retail executive returning to school full time to
Draw a circle In the sand, Plant the seed And watch it grow, Sun after sun, Until its circle has been run. Seed unto seed. Draw a circle Among the stars, Begin the year And watch it pass, Sun after sun, Until its circle has been run. Year unto year. Draw a circle In the
As an educator for 25 years, I have taught a broad range of students, from the enthusiastic yet panic-stricken seventh grader to the battle-worn, educated military veteran. I have tried to be sensitive as I endeavor to maintain a contemporary style that meets students’ needs. As I continue to hone my skills as a teacher
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Every year, Swedes celebrate a national holiday called “Midsummer.” The roots of the festival go back to the 6th century A.D. Originally held to usher in the season of fertility, Midsummer also honors the summer solstice. The traditions began in the southern areas of Sweden and then gradually spread to the rest of the country. People
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