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Let Her Dance
I wrote this because I found this picture while looking for the cover photo of another article I’m working on. I thought it would be interesting to write a story around a random picture, so I saved it to my drafts. It’s been sitting there for a while. That was until it struck me today, and the story just poured out of me like water from a broken dam. I hope you enjoy it.
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in PoetsSomething More
Trying to keep the balance Under the valance Refraining from a dalliance Because I wanted more From the moment I saw you
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in PoetsThe Whimsical Umbrella
In a bustling town where rain was a daily visitor, lived a young girl named Emma. Emma had an imaginative spirit and a heart full of kindness. Despite the constant rain, she never complained and found joy in the pitter-patter of raindrops. She often explored the town with her trusted umbrella, its colorful canopy brightening even the grayest of days.
Eddie SayooPublished 8 months ago in PoetsThe Lost Starlight
In a distant realm, where the night sky sparkled with countless stars, there lived a young dreamer named Milo. Milo was known for his insatiable curiosity and his unwavering belief in the magic that surrounded him. Every night, he would lie on the grass and gaze up at the stars, imagining each one to be a guardian of a secret wonder.
Eddie SayooPublished 8 months ago in PoetsThe Enchanted Acorn
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young girl named Lily. Lily was known throughout the village for her kind heart and love for all creatures, big and small. Her favorite place to visit was the old oak tree at the edge of the forest, which was said to be enchanted. One day, while exploring the woods, Lily discovered a tiny, shimmering acorn beneath the oak's sprawling branches. She picked it up with wonder in her eyes and felt a warm tingling sensation in her hand.
Eddie SayooPublished 8 months ago in PoetsBed Time Story Teller
In a realm where dreams and reality intertwined, a young dreamer named Leo resided. Leo was a curious soul, forever seeking answers to life's mysteries. One night, as a meteor shower painted the sky, he made a wish to embark on a journey of discovery. To his amazement, a shooting star descended and transformed into a glowing guide, a Firefly Seraph. This mystical creature revealed that Leo's wish had been heard by the Dream Keepers, guardians of knowledge hidden within the Dreamworld.
Eddie SayooPublished 8 months ago in PoetsCritique of Stephen King's Elevation
Elevation By: Stephen King Hardcover Fictional Novel Rating: 3 Stars Elevation is a short novel, based around Scott Carey and his unfamiliar medical phenomenon. As he tries to navigate through the recent spontaneous weight loss, he is in a feuding battle with his neighbors over their dog’s business in his yard. What he doesn't realize is that they are having their own struggles after recently opening a restaurant and also having a differing lifestyle that the community does not approve of. With Scott’s new found confidence he pushes himself to do things that he would have never imagined he could do before, making him feel elevated mentally and physically.
Kamden ShavlukPublished 8 months ago in PoetsThe Impact and Resiliency of Nick Andros
When the planet is hit by a virus that wipes out 99% of the population, how does a deaf and mute man end up on top? Nick Andros, from the novel The Stand by Stephen King, shows that, despite his disabilities, he can still make an impact and have many qualities of resiliency. Nick starts to talk about his early life: when he was then transferred to an orphanage, he explained the “thin boys made fun of his silence… and if none of the staff happened to be near, they would punch him out. Why? No reason.” (King 151) This is an impactful and crucial time from his past, because after writing this he has another experience where he is made fun of and later beat up: Ray Booth comes back to the prison that Nick is working at to beat him up again. However, this time Nick comes out on top. This contrast from the story of his past, shows how he has grown and overcome his past. Not only does he do this throughout the story, he also inspires and impacts many people. The main person he affects like this is Tom Cullen. When Nick initially meets Tom he thinks, “I can’t talk and he can't read. For a moment [Nick] was utterly nonplussed.” (King 437) Despite him believing at first that they couldn't develop much of a relationship, much later in the book it is seen that Nick has such an impact on Tom through them knowing each other. It is shown how much Tom actually cared about him when Stu Redman breaks the news that Nick had died while he was gone; Tom then: “lowered his head… Stu saw his tears fall into his lap. They fell in a gentle silver rain… ‘He was my main man Stu–’... ‘Yes he was, M-O-O-N, that spells my main man. I miss him awful. But I’m going to see him in heaven. Tom Cullen will see him there.’” (King 1232) Everyone knew how much Nick meant to Tom, and the emotion shown in this passage from both sides can show that thoroughly. In short, without disregarding and ignoring his disabilities, Nick overcomes them to grow and make deep and meaningful connections with people.
Kamden ShavlukPublished 8 months ago in PoetsLiminalia
Awoken violently by a dream Not a dream of violence A crime of sorts When your mind resorts to fusing the two In belief they should be the new other
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in PoetsShadows of Valor
Chapter 1: The Calm Before the Storm In the quiet village of Eldoria, a sense of foreboding hangs in the air. As night falls, a mysterious traveler arrives, setting off a chain of events that will test the courage of the villagers.
Invisible cities
Kublai and Marco in a Rubbish heap. __ Riches found in Conversation and imagination Rusted flotsam Ruined jetsam Imagining whole worlds
Roderick MakimPublished 8 months ago in PoetsHypergraphia
“Cause every time we touch I feel this static” Okay, that’s enough Cascada Maybe I should switch it to Mas que Nada No, not the Mendes version
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in Poets