(Tuesday 7th June – Monday 13th June)
For this week’s challenge choose one of the four elements of nature ( water, fire, earth, air) to inspire your poem or short story.
Tag Archives: earth
Born in the Shadows
She walked among the shadows
And disappeared in the crowd
Afraid of the mighty gallows
Worried her screams would be too loud
The worst sinner on this Earth
Destined to be a warrior
But condemned at birth
For being the bearer and the carrier
A formidable creature
Is found watching from afar
Has the most admirable feature
She is wounded but never scarred
The Forest Path
A long forest path
Frequented by many creatures
Woodland and urban
Their lives intertwine
As the path leads to many trails
Grounded on this Earth
Culture of Fear
Instilled in us at a young age
To tremble with fear at every stage
Without it you would be lost to the wind
Like a bird that hasn’t learned to sing
Fear will protect you from your doom
Hold on to it, or you’ll vanish soon
An armor meant for the weak of heart
Is given to us from the start
Not by choice, is what they say
Wear it true or else you’ll pay
To the skies above you always pray
For an alternative in any way
Born free is every creature on this earth
To roam and wander in endless mirth
But the iron weighs us to the ground
Forced to constantly hammer and pound
They who crave to seize control
They who believe they can eat us whole
They who don’t look to the skies above
Because they don’t believe in enough
Elements of Nature
So which do you think is the strongest element?
Manifesto
This FICTIONAL Terrorist Manifesto was the result of seven hours of labor at Starbucks by four girls. It was a project for a course on the history of terrorism in Europe. Each group was required to create their own terrorist organization and develop a manifesto that expresses their philosophy. The aim of the project was to help students understand the mindset of fanatic groups. It was the most fun I’d ever had working on a college project, regardless of how deranged that may sound. 🙂
An Artist at Heart 