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  The Reality of Schizophrenia

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  It really hit me when I heard the maniacal laughter, bouncing from the stark walls, mocking. Our psychology teacher sits at her desk, pensive and almost aloof, while her class slumps forward and doodles in notebooks. I sit rigidly, watching, pen pressed against my lips with one hand, knuckles ye...
• Fiction > Realistic Fiction
  Prodigal

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  I shiver uncomfortably. The long, heavy crocheted blanket keeps slipping off of my lap and pools onto the floor. I grab at it hopelessly and finally give up the pursuit. Shiver I must, and if I must, I will with all my might and main. The nurse sobs quietly in the corner, kneeling down, mumbling,...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Courage

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Courage is endurance In its finest form For what would be The use of bravery If we had naught to endure? In the painful circumstance, If I stand my ground I could assert, With no doubt in my words, I have valor now found. With a sword in hand, Its name “Persevere”, I slash at wea...
• Fiction > Sci-fi/Fantasy
  The Winds

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  The Winds She stands, surrounded by the blazing glory that only fall can bring. Two tall oaks shower bright leaves all around her. She catches one, all creamily golden and vibrant with deep red, and she releases it, slowly fluttering to the Winds, as if borne upon an invisible current with deli...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  You're the Best (Beautiful)

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Verse 1: I feel so bad for you. All the things that you’ve been through Must have left some scars. And now you try to find love Through a whisper and hug To fulfill a hole in your heart. Pre-Chorus: You struggle to accept yourself, You don’t like who you’ve become. But someday you�...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Greatest Gift

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Verse 1: Baby girl, I’m watching you sleep Watching your little chest rise and fall as you breathe I’m thrilled I get to be your mommy I’m terrified I can’t give you what you need. I love you more than you could know I whisper it but your breathing’s still slow I smile because you...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Cleopatra

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Verse 1: Waking up to Egypt's glaring sunlight I have my maid apply kohl to my eyes I smell roses atop cinnamon oil, Contained in lapis lazuli bowls. Jewels are woven through my thick tresses As I choose from my myriad dresses. Shimmering silks hung neatly And hands overflowing with jewelry...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Nothing can get Better than This

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Chorus: Nothing can get better than this; In your arms and brushed by your kiss, Breathing in the scent of your wonderfulness Oh this, this, nothing can get better than this. Verse 1: So close, to hold To never be let go Is something I’ve not known Before you. To love, to touch, to Ne...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Phoenix

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  Verse 1: Rise, oh rise Don’t look behind Don’t try to find What they tried to hide. Rise, oh rise You can decide That you won’t cry That you want to fly… Chorus: Lift your golden wings, feel the flames Warm your heart and give you strength. Slowly take off, it’s not a race ...
• Nonfiction > Memoir
  The Female Warrior Ninja

  

  By plebeian_dreamer, haverhill, MA

  “It’s your turn.” I whip my head around, a spray of black curls crashing into my eyes. A feral smile forms on my lips, my eyes narrow. I enjoy the adrenaline and power I feel at this moment. I draw my feet together and raise my bamboo sword behind my back in one fluid motion. Just one. I...