Teen Ink

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Just to Let You Know

By MaryEllen, CT

Your butchering words In the beginning Went through my head As a child who listens To every word you say Your constant sarcasm Your words which I thought were the truth The never giving up Just to let you know, Dad Those butchering... (more »)

Forever

By Aerin G., San Diego, USA

In the days of the war, when men and women ran headfirst into barrages of gunfire, there was not one person unaffected. Soldiers died, and families submerged in sorrow when the officer knocked on their door. I was no different. I was the naive,... (more »)

Survivors

By Ashley K., Wyckoff, NJ

June 31, 2007, started out like a normal summer night. I hung out with friends, my dad picked me up, I stayed up late watching TV and reading a book, and finally I went to bed. All seemed fine and I was content. Then at 2 a.m. I was suddenly... (more »)

George Lucas, Filmmaker

By Alex9, Unknown, Unknown

The Interview Experience by James F. , Attleboro, MA The Interview Experience by Kate S. , Swarthmore, PA From what I've read and seen here at Skywalker Ranch, it's obvious you're very interested in history. What exactly sparked... (more »)

Inauguration Poem

By Place W., Pound Ridge, NY

Frozen in time We wait For change to sweep us Off our feet And reverse The spell We wait For time to tie The mane of the Wild stallion Which is loosely In our grasp Frozen in time We wait As the ripple Of change develops In... (more »)

When I was Puerto Rican by..

By Luar O., New Castle, DE

You are probably wondering why in the world you should read this book. Plain and simple, it shows you the trials that immigrants face when they move to the United States, including the many differences in language and culture. For example,... (more »)

Super Boy

By Sophie M., Wolfforth, TX

Challenge: Photograph Humor (more »)

Better Barbie

By Jesse K., Grand Ledge, MI

I don’t have any alumni ties to Brown, though it’s possible I could be the long-lost granddaughter of James S. Miller. Never have I sailed the Pacific Ocean on the back of a humpback whale, nor can I wrap sushi with the skill of former... (more »)