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• Poetry > Free Verse
  Where I'm From

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  I am from the sky, from the sun and the moon. I am from the wooden floors and musty basement. I am from the grass, the green grass and towering trees. I am from Christmas and anger, from Jerry and Debbie and Riedel. I am from the outspoken and bold. From bedtime stories and campfire legends. I...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  The Edge of Silver

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  At the edge of silver is a soft cry from my sleep. The tears and groans awaken me. The sadness of my being holds rainbows of gray shadowing my bed- they expand and consume, crushing my chest. The swirl of my loneliness sounds like silence. Silence of a room with an empty wooden chair. Silenc...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Golden Green State of Mind

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  Somedays I’m as green as growing grass fresh from the spring rains. New blades cleaning up after a dark, dirty winter The cleansing brings a bright focus. Other days I’m a warm topaz bubbling from cuddly blankets on my couch. Giggling with my friends and exploring new ideas. Comfort...
• Nonfiction > Educator of the Year
  Amy Zimmer: My Favorite Educator

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  Ms. Zimmer was quirky and reeked of entertainment. And Being young and energetic helped many students get excited about French. I had Ms. Zimmer for two years in middle school. When eighth grade came, many students had French the year before. We were familiar with each other and had a relationshi...
• Opinion > Discrimination
  It's the Same Love

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  Marriage is a symbol of serious commitment for two people in love. Society has taught us that marriage is between a man and a woman. The gender of a person, and the gender of the person they’re in love with, should not be held against them. I would like to see marriage legal for couples of the sam...
• Nonfiction > Academic
  The Ginger

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  She's the ginger. She's not described by the clothes she wears, the sports she doesn't play, or the music she listens to. No, she's the ginger. The first thing people would notice was her hair. Boys were too intimidated. They couldn't be with a ginger. She was called embarr...
• College
  Guide > College Essays
  With Pain Comes Strength

  

  By LeahGazinski, Pewaukee, WI

  My best friend is hurting herself again. How long is this going to happen? I should tell someone. I don’t want her to be mad at me…but I can’t live without her. She’s my best friend. This shouldn’t be normal for us. I’ve lost 4 boys to deaths, been bullied, and suffered depression wi...