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  They Have Value

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Just two weeks ago, someone I knew from our homeschool group committed suicide. The news stunned me. I kept wondering, “Why did it happen?” “What could I have done to stop it?” “How could I have been a better friend?” Ultimately, I knew it was not my fault, but still, different scenari...
• Poetry > All Poetry
  Mind Wide Open

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Fighting evil goblins Running through the rain Crossing magic bridges And doing it again What a world of wonder you have to explore The skies the limit, just dream of more Because anything’s possible when you reach for the sky Just take a deep breath and you'll be able to fly So ...
• Reviews > Movie Reviews
  Where The Wild Things Are

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Where there Is Love I can remember reading Where the Wild Things Are when I was a young child. I loved the sweet story of a rebellious little child who left home and went to a wild island to find love. I recently watched the film version of this sweet story, and I found that although many differ...
• Nonfiction > Academic
  The Children's Hour

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  C. S. Lewis once said, “Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” How true this is! Only when there is true love and affection can a family have a lasting bond. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow shows the value and joy that comes from the l...
• Fiction > Realistic Fiction
  Trimming the Tree

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Christmas time had come again, with all its comforts and joys. The music of bells filled the air, bright Christmas lights decorated all the houses, toys of all types crowded shop windows. It was the season of joy, goodwill, and peace to all men. But for my family, this year was different. It was the...
• Nonfiction > Personal Experience
  Again and Again

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Life can overwhelm us with activities and work clamoring for our attention. As time rushes by like a raging current, I often forget to slow down and appreciate life for what it is: a gift from God. But every summer, as my family and I drive through the entrance to my favorite vacation spot, a family...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  A Simple Job

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Her face frozen In agony Blood drips down her cheek I smile My job is done...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Invincible

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  When all of life's troubles Are crushing you down When you see from the rubble The pain all around When you feel, like there's no hope for you now Just keep going Just keep trusting You'll make it out I know that it's hard I know it hurts you But when it's all ov...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  You're Fake

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  So I hear the rumors And I hope they're not true But you're out to hurt me So that's what you do You can be so cold You said you're my friend We shared laughs together You'd be there for me always How didn't I know that forever Could be so short? You said ...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  White Rain

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  "Meet with me Near the cherry tree" The blossoms fall I can hear him call Sunshine's kiss Grace her dreamy lips Don't hesitate It might be too late White rain Floating down So much to gain The time is now My love's footsteps ...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Secrets

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  Dark and dangerous Kept quiet and covered Lurking in shadows Your gonna get hurt They wanna get out Fighting for freedom They'll ruin your life Your time now has come Dark shadows Silent secrets They're stealing your soul Tonight Dark shadows Silent secrets The moment has...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Stop Right Now

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  I see a girl at lunch, sitting all alone Crying cause someone thought it was cool to be mean I see a guy, talking on the telephone After a hard day at school, He’s upset and no one’s seeing Cause the kids that are “in” You think they got to win They’ve got all the power But this isn...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Heartbreaker

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA

  I don't know what happened to us But you left me crying in the dust And I know that it's over now You lead me on, and I found out That everything you said were lies Don't know why you think it's right To break my heart To crush me down And then to start On another round ...
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  Desolation

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA
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  We all scream...

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA
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  Flower

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA
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  Perspective

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA
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  Berry

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA
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  Spring

  

  By ClaireBearH, McLean, VA