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Abandonment

        Not many people know about my past because I see no point in telling it, but my sin involves a person who I cared deeply about. I used to have a friend, Emily, who meant the world to me, I … Continue reading

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Beyond The Lights

The turn of the century saw many in the world migrate from their native countries to the western world which was experiencing a tremendous amount of economic growth. Some other people also migrated because of the impending wars and the … Continue reading

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Second Recess Soccer

The room is hot and humid, my hands are shaking, and I am sweating a lot. I’ve been waiting for 5 minutes now. “Has she forgotten about me?” I think to myself. As I continue to wait, I found myself … Continue reading

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Things Are What You Make Them

The Oxford dictionary defines morality as the “principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.”  This definition is not completely accurate.  Popular culture, or the culture based on the tastes of ordinary people rather than … Continue reading

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I Carry It All

I carry the red dirt on my bare feet from days of walking through tall grass in dense woods, trees looming high above me alongside the moss below me. Gleaming rays of sun burst from the canopy onto the deprived … Continue reading

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Yearning for Your Hope

Brittle knuckles stuffed in dark khakis, Doors swung and blindness meets the eye. Somewhere out there he is looking, Hope glimmers in the sky.   Breath billows turn to crystals, There is not a soul around. Somewhere warmth beats closer, … Continue reading

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If I Could Go Back for Just One Day

“Wake up you’re gonna be late!” she said as I rolled out of my bed and into the clothes I left out from last night. I was tired, but very excited. It was the first day, and after so long … Continue reading

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Welcome to the American Literature G period portfolio blog. This site will contain student writing examples and class discussions.

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