Thursday, May 03, 2007


Where have all the colors gone? I know that there are some left, but where are the treasured reds, purples, and yellows? Black and white can only get you so far. What would we be in this world without our colors?
Have you ever thought that those colors that we call forest green, cerulean blue, magenta, and chartreuse look different to eveyone? Red to me could look like orange to you.
What if having different colored eyes gave you a sharper sensitivity to seeing these supposed colors? Eyes are already one of the biggest things that sets apart humans from one another.
The annoying librarian whispered a threat on the school's roof just as the announcement was made.

"Now please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance."
The children shuffled to their feet unwillingly.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag..."
The words slowly faded out. They were left with silence.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Title Starters

"The Fires of Spring"

Every year, around the beginning of March, there is a strange phenomenon. Looking over towards the forest, you might be lucky enough to see one of these mystical creatures hover above the tree line for a few precious moments. They are like beings of purple and blue and green fire, yet they obviously don't burn