"In the pursuit of virtue, don't be afraid to overtake your teacher."
"Young people should not be taken lightly. How do you know that they will not one day be better than you are now?"

--Confucius

"True poets are only the interpreters of the Gods."

-- Socrates

You laugh because I'm different, I laugh because you're the same.


Monday, April 2, 2012

Flip Flops

Clip, clop, cloop, bop
Click, skid, whish, pop
Flippidy, flappidy,
Flippidy, flip, flop, flop, flop

My flip flops bounced
My flip flops snapped
My flip flops jumped
My flip flops cracked

My flip flops swooshed
My flip flops swished
My flip flops clicked
My flip flops sticked

My flip flops tapped
My flip flops bopped
Man I really love
My indigo flip flops!

The Day Before

The day before I met you
I was living in a cage
I wasn't going anywhere
And I knew I needed space

The day before I met you
I was searching 'round for love
And the moment that I saw you
I knew twas a sign from up above

We just could not stop smiling
When we went out for dinner
I saw your last ex-girlfriend
And I'm glad I'm prettier than her

The two of us together
We were like PB & even J
It felt like thirty years went by
In one, lone, single day

I wanted to spend my life with you
From now until forever
All I hope, from now to then
Is that we are together

Unbroken

I decided when I woke up
That I was going to last
Only because, my life with you
Now was in the past

You told me back last Sunday
That it wasn't gonna work
And I tried to cry myself to sleep
Cause it was supposed to hurt

I know what you were doing
When you said you needed space
I just could not believe
You never said it to my face

If you wanted her, instead of me
All you had to do is say that
But I give it a day or two
Before you come crawling back

Don't say you're sorry
Cause I'm not even breaking
Your not worth, the time
That this is taking

Now you called me, wanting me
But maybe I've misspoken
I know that I don't need you
Because I'm not even broken

Going Nowhere

We as people
Have many fears
We fear death, happiness
Even love, at times

We do not
trust ourselves
We do not believe
We can

We need to be assured
Positive. Correct.
That everything we need
Crave. Will not go anywhere

We need to be
Given the answers
The days we will make
Mistakes

We want to know
When our lives will go wrong
So we are able
To make them right

We have to be
Warned when we fall
And get hurt
Or fall in love

When happiness is going
To end.
Or when it is continuous
Everlasting

Sadly, we are not given
These luxuries
And are forced to decipher
Our own pathways

Tomorrow

If I wake tomorrow
After you weren't here today
You know that I would be
The farthest from okay

If I wake up tomorrow
Without you, I won't be smiling
I know that by the weekend
I would for sure be dying

If I wake up tomorrow
And no longer hear your voice
I would spend forever lonely
Because I wouldn't have a choice

If I wake up tomorrow
To and open, empty home
I would try to call you
And would never leave my phone

If I wake up tomorrow
Without you, I'd surely cry
I know I couldn't live without
Looking at your eyes

If I wake up tomorrow
And I have a broken heart
It's only cause I gave't to you
And you tore it apart

Round-A-Bout

One day I went a driving
From here to Catalimoo
I went to see the elephants
That laid inside the zoo

I stopped at the signs
And crossed at the walks
Left my cell phone in my pocket
Cause I knew I could not talk

I saw every light and every turn
And every turn and every turn
I kept seeing the same things
And knew that this was absurd

I kept on turning right
Because I didn't need a left
I was getting quite confused
Really, truly, miffed

I went around then again
And again and again and again
I went around a thousand times!
And thousand times, times ten!

The wheels were spinning
As was I, I was completely lost
I kept thinking where I was to turn
But then I magically forgot

I stopped my car, in the side lane
And started to shout out loud
I screamed, "What's going on?"
And someone replied, "This is a round-a-bout!"

You Know They're the One When..

You know they're the one when…

You wake up happier than you were dreaming
You love to hear their voice
But you really couldn't help it
Because they don't give you a choice

They'll make you smile on a rainy day
They'll never make you sad
You call them so many times,
You'd swear they're going mad

They'll even make you do things
You'd never think to do
They'll make you say things like
You're so pretty, and even I love you

I love you's a little much
Those words just wear me out
They'll make you feel like just another one
That they may talk about

They'll seem so perfect, it's insane
They'll drive you crazy every day
They'll drive you crazy every second
Every where in every way

You just want to speak to them forever
And you know you're not mistaken
They are just so close, but then you find
The one you want, is taken…

Thursday, March 29, 2012

I am Myself.

I am myself.

Every imperfection, every flaw
Every sad day, every broken law

All the homework I forgot
All the time that I have lost

All the things I've never done
All the hearts that I have won

All the regrets that I have given
All the sadness lying within

All the things I want to be
All the places I want to see

All the hopes and dreams I've dreamt
All the compliments I meant

All the stories I have told
All the wise words from the old

All the words I didn't mean
But I know that I have said

All the promises I've broke
I'll have to with til I'm dead

Food.

Author's Note:
This is a poem that I wrote when I was STARVING one day. 

Food is really good
You should try food
It can pick you up
When you're in a bad mood

There's fruits and veggies
And milk and juice
Food is like a gift from god
Wait not god, Zeus

I really like food as well
I like pie and rice and chips
I really like fondue
But hate when people, double dip

And just remember this
Skinny kids are easier to kidnap
So eat food.
And that's a wrap!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Life Lessons

Author's Note:
This is a poem that I wrote putting different life lessons in alphabetical order.


Afternoons are great, for drinking tea and eating scones
Before dinner you should wash your hands, scrub them til you feel your bones

Caffeine should not be drunk after the time of six o' clock
Down under the table is where you keep your feet and your socks

Every time you start a meal, remember to say your prayers
From here on out, we do this now, to show others that we care

Guests are welcome to all the food, so do not hog it all
Help your mother in the kitchen, for your mother is quite small

I think you need to clean the floor, where you spilt your milk
Juice is harder to clean up, but never clean with silk

Keep your mouth clean in words, when talking to your grandma
Let me teach you this now, so that you are good for Santa

Mothers are here to help you on, but not do it all for you
Nagging, teasing, bragging, teaching isn't here to bore you

Other than that, you should be fine, without going insane
Put on your coat and gloves and hat when going out into the rain

Quiet is the best stress reliever
Ready, set, listen to Justin Bieber

So listen close and be your best
To be kind to friends, and all the rest

Um, I think that covers it
Very good, now don't forget

Wash, and bathe, and clean, and listen
X-rays aren't good for your vision

You read this close and don't forget, don't let
Zealousness get into your head

The Way I See It

Author's Note: 
This is my To Kill a Mockingbird essay.  I chose to write a point of view piece on if Mr. Ewell was narrating the trial scene.  I wanted to show the reader that, I believed, Mr. Ewell was irritated and uncomfortable at the trial, and how he thought Tom should have just been put on death row.  I've never really done anything like this and want comments.  I am focusing on word choice and voice.


I still don' get why this even has to go to trial.  I knows that that [negro] attacked my Mayberry, oops I mean Mayella, and I want him gone.  That Mr. sheriff man, Mr. Tate, is up on the stand testifyin'  while that [negro] could already be halfway to death row right now.  And Atticus Finch.  With his combed hair and his chillun runnin' around like crazy people.  He's the lowest any man can get.  That [negro] attacked my daughter and he's up there tryin' to save his [butt] from the chair.  Atticus is gonna get it if it's the last thing I do.  Margret deserves, I mean Mayella deserves, some justice from this court and that [negro] oughta pay.  I never once laid a finger on Molly and she knows that, wait I meant Mayella.  Oh great now that won ton of a officer is done preachin' bout all the little details of the crime. 

My turn.

"Mr. Robert Ewell.? Mr. Gilmer ask me.
"That's m'name cap'n." I assured.
"Are you the father  of Mayella Ewell?" That rug haired man just asked me another stupid question.
"Well, if I ain't I can't do nothin' about it now, her ma's dead." I joked.
He stopped. "Are you the father of Mayella Ewell?"
"Yes sir." knowing that he didn't get the joke.
Judge Taylor then tol' me to just answer questions from here on out.  I went on and on talkin' bout that Robinson and how I saws him attackin my daughter. I tol' him the time, what I's saw, even what I did to the [negro].  I even tol' him where I was when I saw that [negro] attack her!  Then that Mr. Atticus came about questionin' me about the same [dang] things!  He went on to asks me bout why I didn't take Mayella to a doct'r.  I knew she was hurt, why'd she need a doct'r?  Then I went back to answerin' the same questions Mr. Tate already told that Mr. Finch.  I agreed with what he said and then I wanted to leave.  Atticus asked me if I's could rea' 'n write. 
"I most positively can."
"Will you write your name and show us?" Atticus questioned.
I wrote my name down, ni' and neat and every-thang. 
"You're left handed, Mr. Ewell." The Judge wondered.
Atticus, "Are you ambidextrous, Mr. Ewell?"
"I most positively am not, I can use one hand as good as the other.  One hand good as the other."
With that statement I could go back to my seat.

They call' up Mable to the stand, I mean Mayella to the stand, and begins askin' 'er all the questions they's already asked me and Mr. Tate.   When Atticus started askin' 'er crazy thangs like if she loved me or not, is when it started to get t'me. I got red in the face a lil more with e'ry question.   He asked her, " ..is he easy to get along with?"
"He does tolerable 'cept when--"  [Dang] it now she' gon' get it when we get back home.
"Except when?" I got all strange feelin' and sat up right straight in my chair.  I stared down Madeline until, I mean Mayella until, she knews I was glarin' right at her.
"I said he does tolerable" Good ol' May--er--ella! 
[Dang] it! Did that prissy little la'yer just ask my daughter if I's ever hit'r? I never lay a finger on any my chillun! …I don't think so…

The trial continued 'til they finally convicted that son of a [witch] and I was 'llowed to go home.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Clichély Happy

Some days we wonder
About the things
The things where people
Might do bad things

Why would you hurt others
Why would you commit a crime
I never really knew the answer
But I think about it all the time

Does God love those
Whom murder others
Do families love sons
Who hurt their mothers

But then we think
Why even do it
Why do bad things
I wish I knew it

So on days that you
Feel like hurting peers
Focus on the positives
Not on other's sneers

And every time you want to frown
Turn your lips, upside down
For life isn't meant to be sappy
It's about showing that you are happy

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Imagine?

My teacher told me to imagine
All the possibilities
So I tried to run and hop and jump
But I lacked stability

Then I tried to be creative
Just like an engineer
But then I failed, I could not build
I was technologically queer

But wait, I tried to draw a horse
And become the next Picasso
But I quit that for body building
Because I thought that I was macho

Next I tried to shoot a gun
But I can't hit the broad side of a barn
Then I tried to make a skirt
Out of thread, a needle, and some yarn

 After that I tried out firefighting
But that was a dud too
Then I was going to be a lawyer
But felt bad when I sued

Well maybe I don't know what to be
In twenty years from now
I might travel to New York City
I'd be the next, new girl in town

The Day I

The day I went for a walk
The day I didn't want to talk
The day I ate some Chinese wok
The day I saw a huge geese flock

The day I gave away a cake
The day I bought some bread, fresh baked
The day I sold an Easy Bake
The day I felt an earthquake

The day I picked up all my trash
The day I got in a car crash
The day I my socks did not match
The day I felt a jump rope's whiplash

The day I finished all my chores
The day I counted up to four
The day I went knocking on a door
But surprisingly, I was still bored.

Chris Brown

People just might ask me
Who is my favorite singer
Well right and true, and near and dear
Chris Brown would be the winner

I love his songs, I love his voice
I love his musically, graceful noise

I loved him when he sang great songs
Songs with purpose, songs with rhymes
Not songs with rapping, songs with vulgar
What he's singing in these times

I loved him for his dancing
The way his feet could glide
The way he could turn on his toes
And jerk from side to side

And what people do not know
Is that, while he made some bad decisions
He is an amazing artist
Who hits notes with perfect precision

And to whom it may, or not, concern
Here is the whole entire truth
My favorite Chris Brown song
Would have to be With you

What Story is this?

 Author's Note:
For my point of view piece for To Kill a Mockingbird, I decided to pick a character from a different novel.  I wrote it  from the point of view of Draco Malfoy (from Harry Potter) if he were to be Boo Radley.  I rewrote the scene when Jem lost his pants sneaking onto the Radley property.

"Bloody, little muggles!" Draco shrieked.  Jem, Scout, and Dill heard this cry and rapidly left the Radley residence.  They made it all the way to the gate before whom they believed to be Boo scream again, "Stupefy!" Immediately after Scout and Dill had made it under and out of the gate, Jem was magically stuck.  Dill tugged on his shirt and pulled his sleeves, but only managed to get a half clothed Jem out from under the fence.  Draco could not risk being seen and stayed within the safety of his home, but quickly stepped out to grab Jem's torn pants.  He brought them inside and placed a mending charm on them, which sewed up the gaps that were now inflicted on the legs. 
"Reparo" Whispered Draco as he instinctively began laughing at the scared children running down the street.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Created

I created buildings
I created flags
I created pillars
And custom made bags

I created mountains
I created seas
I created sculptures
One of you and one of me

I created stones
I created walls
I created stores
And a huge shopping mall

I created it all
Without any hassle
Maybe you'd enjoy
My new made sand castle

Monday, March 19, 2012

Young Love

Author's Note:
This is the passage that I remember when I think of To Kill a Mockingbird.

He had asked me earlier int he summer to marry him, then he promptly forgot about it. He staked me out, marked as his property and said I was the only girl he would ever love, then he neglected me. (pg. 41)

This passage is important to me because, I think, that it shows humor in a book that is mostly serious and mature.

Concrete

I went to take a walk one day
Just like any other
I made sure to leave a note
For my dad, mom and my brother

I tied my shoes
And did my hair
And ran outside
To get fresh air

I walked and ran
And skipped and jogged
I believe I ran
Faster than a dog

Then I slipped
I missed the floor
And knew
I would not be running anymore

For what happened
I fell on my seat
This is why I hate
Concrete.

Toes

Everyday I look down at the ground
Everyday I see my feet
Everyday I wonder why
Toes are looking up at me

Do they have eyes
That I put in my shoes
You'd be sad
If that was you

Do they have ears
To hear every word
Can they hear music
Or listen to birds

Do they have noses
Can they smell our socks
That could be delightful
But probably not

Do they have mouths
And taste our feet sweat
How would you like
A shoe as a bed

Are they feet fingers
Fingers for feet
I really don't care,
But why, why do they have to stare
At me?

Click

I see signs that say to buckle up
Signs that we could never miss
But I guess I'd do it anyway
Buckle up. Click.

I hear people say that it's the law
Just like gravity
And if they don't, people die,
It is sad you see

Though who would not?
Who could not pull down a simple sash
It seems like fun, even cool
Until you get in a car crash

Driving wheels, break pedals
A hand held driving stick
They're all there for a reason
So buckle up. Click.

Skipped

I skipped my way to the market
I skipped my way through school
I skipped my way on down my street
Making sure that I looked cool

I skipped my way across the town
I skipped my way to restaurants
I skipped my way to Tel Aviv
And even under elephants

I skipped my way into my shoes
I skipped my way around the block
I skipped my write through the tick
On my old broken clock

I skipped my way through lots of things
Whenever life would give me hope
But my favorite time I've ever skipped
Was in a good game of jump rope

Do You Love Me?

You kiss me on the cheek
And you tell me I look great
You pick me up, when I am sad
And you take me out on dates

You are always there to catch
Just in case I might just fall
You are there to make me laugh
And make a big joke of it all

You always make sure of
That I am never blue
And if you ever left me
I would never stop missing you

You are my favorite person
'cause you are there when I cry
I know that you'll be with me
From now until I die

If we went on a vacation
You would take me over seas
And for this I know I love you
But I wonder, do you love me?

One Love

Two men shared one thing
But one thing so great
They shared the love of one woman
Which created hate

The woman so shy,
Could not risk breaking one's heart
So she devised a cruel? plan
And thought she was so smart

She knew she could not test their love
Or make them run a race
She thought that she could pick 'the one'
By one kiss on her face

Now you also have to know
That these two men loved her so
And she loved each of them the same
Every day from high to low

But once the men found out
That the girl was going to decide
They immediately thought
That she would test their pride

So they dueled and lanced
And dressed in armor
And even raised cattle
Just like a farmer

They tried to impress her
Then came a strange twist
That neither of them one
For the girl wanted the kiss

So she stood in the square
In the middle of town
And shouted her voice
And made sure she was loud

She said these exact words:

"Every man, every knight
Every king within this distance
Every brave fighter, every lover
Every kind man that's in existence,

Please step forward, make a line
Stand right in front of me so
Please listen to my story
That I wish to be told

I beckoned for a kiss
From my two very princes
But they both failed to deliver
And made themselves look like stinces

So I need to find another
One who can make me feel so
In love with just one touch
From the mouth on one I know"

Then many a far
Took their place in line
And wanted a chance
With the woman so fine

But one of her lovers
Who heard this great sadness
Decided what she was doing
Was complete madness

So he created his own plan
And put on a disguise
So to the woman he wanted
He would not be recognized

When it was his turn to kiss her
She stood back in shock
And knew that her time out of love
Was over on her clock

Then she stood up and said
"we have a winner"
And he politely invited
Her over for dinner

Then he unveiled his true self
And startled the girl
And at that precise moment
Their two lives made one world

Silent

What would it be like
To be deaf, mute and blind
It being quite horrid
Is something you'd find

You cannot hear, for then
You cannot speak, you cannot listen
You cannot interact
You cannot converse through sounds
You cannot hear, and that's a fact

You cannot see, for then
You cannot watch, you cannot view
You cannot see the world through color
You cannot even know what white is
And black will make it duller

You cannot talk, for then
You cannot speak, you cannot sing
You cannot share a simple tune
You cannot welcome back a soldier
You has not been gone for far too soon

So then back to the first question
Exactly how do you learn
With discipline and toughness
And cruel teachers being stern

You have to fight just to be normal
You have to fight just to get weller
And one famous figure, that we know
Who has done this--Helen Keller

There Once...

There once was a prince
Who was very quite kind
And he married a princess
With no more than a dime

He had lots to give her
But she had none in return
Though their relationship grew
Even with parents so stern

Then after a while
The flame would die down
And everyone knew it
All over the town

The only one who did not
Was the quite kind young prince
Who hasn't a clue, he hasn't a clue
What to do, what to do

Now the princess so grateful
Did not want to hurt his feelings
And she knew her decision
Would send the prince reeling

So she decided to wait
To the precise minute
To tell him it's over,
The couple was finished

Though then she grew shy
And did not wish to do it
So she stayed right by his side
While her heart was in ruins

The two grew old and older then
And the prince was in love
But the princess was not, with him

Then one day the prince died
And the girl was in fret
For now, for sure, she would die
With regret...

Movie Theater

Author's note:
This is a paragraph that I wrote using syntactical patterns.


Crunchy pop-corn, watery soda, and moist pretzels: doesn't this sound inviting?  Except from the actual viewing of the movie, I highly detest the atmosphere of most movie theaters.  They remind me of a gross, sticky bathroom from Skateland.  Movie theaters don't clean the floors; they don't Febreze the air; and they don't care about childhood obesity (have you tasted their food?).  Overall, I believe that minor changes could make movie theaters great, but because theaters are such a big industry, they feel these changes are unnecessary.

Monday, March 12, 2012

The Numbers

Author's Note:
This is a poem I wrote after listening to my iPod and realized that a lot of songs had numbers of seconds, minutes, days, etc in them. 

I hear songs with all the numbers
In a day, a month a year
But I've always wondered why
Is time something to fear?

But really what's the point
Of all the seconds in a day
Or the minutes in a month
Or the time it takes to say

Something, one thing, special
To that certain someone
But why do we measure
Time it takes, for someone to be won

Love cannot be  measured
By all the minutes in the world
A heart cannot be clocked
Between one boy and a girl

Eighty six four hundred
Seconds in a day
Five hundred twenty five thousand
Six hundred minutes
To say


A Window.

Author's Note:
This is a poem that I wrote using a window (from my word association) and how it feels to look out one.  I am focusing on formatting and would really like comments. 

As I look out a window,
I see everything.
Everything in the world…except me.

I like that feeling of being on the outside
Looking in.

When I look out a window,
I am in control.

I know that I can exhale and it will all
Disappear.

It will all turn into a blog of smoke
Dust, nothing…

I can sit there knowing there is always
Something,
Separating me from the rest of the world.

Rain. Fog. Dust. Space.
Everything.
But me.

You cannot make a mistake in front of
A window.

If you wanted,
You could sit there forever watching other
People.

It gives you that feeling of nothingness.
That feeling of relaxation.

No chance of failure.
No chance of falling.
You are safe--guaranteed.

You? A soup? You chew? Your soup?

 Author's Note:
This is a poem that I wrote that I tried to write in the style of Dr. Suess.  I am focusing on voice and would prefer comments.

I met a very strange man one day
Just walking through the streets
He said hello and I replied
I love the people that I can meet

We stopped to chat
And grabbed some lunch
We ate and ate
Munch, munch, munch, munch

I called for a soda and some fries
The waitress took notes, then calmly replied

"What would you like?" to my dear new friend
And what he said, I will never forget

I would like a bottle of ham, with no turkey, indeed!
And some crumpets or bagels, whichever you please!

Also, homemade chicken noodle soup
And a fork! A fork! I need to chew!

You? A soup? You chew? Your soup?

Then he just sat there,
befuddling looking
Straight at the waitress and what she was cooking

I couldn't believe it!

Him? A soup? He chews? His soup?

In the city of Wallow,
We never do that
For we all eat neatly
With two forks and a hat

He's straight out of Lynwood!
I can feel it for certain!
For no one from here
Would eat so in splurged in!

Then I glanced and stared
And I couldn't believe it! What did I see?
Are you sure you believe me?

To my wandering eyes did appear
No not Christmas, no mints or wreaths
But what I did notice,
Was this man had no teeth.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Author's Note:
This is what I imagined Nathaniel from Mindblind would seem like if he walked into the room right now.


He would walk in unnoticed to most, but catch the eye of onlookers.  He is good looking and is quoted as "a cross between Alex Pettyfer and Lucas Till.".  Nathaniel is over six feet tall, but his modesty balances out his height.  If you try to talk to him, he might come off a little awkward, because he has Asberger's, but is a very kind person.  His intellect might make you jealous and you will have the urge to insult him.  Nathaniel has good manners and will always thank you for everything.  His odor is minimal because he showers frequently (about 3 times a day), unless he just came from the bowling alley, in which he would smell like sweaty shoes.  While he seems like a dream bachelor, he does have flaws. A first is that he really is awkward and hates being in a crowded room.  He is naturally unable to communicate 'regularly' with others around him.  He can go from being fine to not fine in seconds and has very sudden meltdowns. Also, he doesn't always catch sarcasm and is easily offended. Overall, he would most likely be a shy, quiet, regular looking boy if he walked into our room.

I Love my School

Author's Note:
This is a poem that was inspired by Dr. Seuss's Lost Poem. It's not really true, but it all rhymes. I am focusing on word choice.

I love my school, from now to May
I love it more and more each day
I love my teachers, they're the best
I love my friends and all the rest

I love my locker (it's location)
I really hate summer vacation
I love my classes, drab and gray
I love it more and more each day

I love my desk just like a cell
There's nothing else I love so well
I love to work among my peers
I love their leers and jeers and sneers

I love my computer and it's software
When it breaks, it's just not fair
I love each program, every file
I try to get once in a while

I happy to be there, I am. I am.
I'm the happiest slave of Uncle Sam.
I love this work. I love this chore.
I love the daily, constant bore.

I love my school- I'll say it again
And every email I must send
And if you ask, I am quite cool
Because I love, love, love my school

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Airless

Author's Note:
This is a poem that's supposed to be descriptive of what it feels like to tumble--i.e. cartwheeling, round-offing, handspringing, back flipping, and so on.

Starting, standing
Waiting, balancing
Stepping, jogging
Running, sprinting
Speeding, accelerating
Jumping, pouncing
Empowering, springing
Lifting, swaying
Diving, rolling
Bending, pulling
Flipping, turning
Pushing, flying
Soaring, gliding
Closing, flooring
Landing, stopping
Ending, standing

Who Could Resist?

Author's Note:
This is my essay for the Novel Speak. I chose to write a character analysis of Andy Evans.


What if you were surrounded by a bomb, just waiting to go off, every second of your life?  How would it feel to never know if you were going to be the next victim?  In the novel, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, a senior named Andy Evans was very similar to a bomb.  He caused pain in people's lives and never stood up and took responsibility for it.  His character is introduced as being narcissistic, good looking and perverted, and this lethal combination is exactly why he can cause so much damage; no one ever sees him coming.

There are three stages of a bomb, the first is initial damage--hurt from the explosion.  The first stage of Andy Evans is the initial hurt of him attacking the girls.  He preys on younger classmen and knows that they won't stop him.  At the party referenced in Speak, he took advantage of Melinda when she was drunk and she didn't know what she had gotten herself into.  Once Melinda started her bathroom stall of stories about Andy, she realized just how many people he had gotten to.  His affect on all these girls are just the start of Andy's damage.

The second stage of a bomb is future damage--cancer, radiation exposure and so forth.  Andy's second stage is also future hurt because his victims never seem to tell anyone what he did.  Melinda was unable to communicate to anyone what Andy did to her, and calling the police got her shunned from the rest of her school.  This sudden confusion after his attacks can create problems in his victim's lives, creating his second stage of hurt.

The third stage of a bomb is potential damage--contaminating others, genetic disorders if passed down, and unknown radiation spots.  Andy's third stage is, again, potential hurt because no girl wants to accept that he can do all these acts with other girls, and fall into his trap.  His looks, charm, and constant change make him the perfect crush for any girl, but after you fall into his trap, you cannot get out.  The bathroom stall got remarks such as "Guys to Stay Away From: Andy Evans" "He's a creep." "Stay away!!!!!" "He should be locked up." "He thinks he's all that." "Call the cops." "What's the name of that drug they give perverts so they can't get it up?" " I went out with him to the movies - he tried to get his hands down my pants during the PREVIEWS!!" These statements from all these girls just show how emotionless he truly is.  Again, his lethal combination of characteristics makes him the perfect gift, but unwrap the bow and he's a self centered, masochistic type of guy he his.

Good looks + charm + fun personality = Andy Evans. What girl wouldn't fall into this trap?  He goes off like a bomb and you never know when IT's going to explode. 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Catch Me

Don't hold your breath
Don't wait a moment more
Catch me before I fall
Do not let me hit the door

Look both ways before you cross
Do not sway within the crosshairs
Catch me before I fall
Do not wait to make it fair

Hesitating doesn't hurt
Unless you miss a friend
Catch me before I fall
Do not start to write the end

An author may write stories
A poet may write rhymes
Catch me before I fall
Just this one last time