Make me believe It was a lie It would be Easier to get by When the sun goes dark And the moon hides from the sea Whispers float by And try to convince me It creaks and cracks This lonely stair Leading me away To nowhere Someday I might Come back here But for now I stay On the pier The water is calm As the sun wakes up And the whispers leave me With my coffee cup. … Thank you for reading! Please visit my content on Medium to check out more! https://medium.com/@hannahladuke
In the darkness You design A fatal way To tell A lie In the darkness I cry Don’t belong Forget words To our song And if a promise Is just air Then what the Fuck is that? I sit in wonder Die inside When will you Call me back And if it was true You’re not true Nothing is ever true When the sky is blue There is more Than me and you Fall again Falling down Alice in Wonderland Without my crown Here we go I’m going to drown In the way a Smile is now a frown Don’t believe me? Well it’s true See the
What a mess You have now started All for what? For what? Are you trying to prove That you can’t lose? Life’s been a dream Let’s have a nightmare Don’t worry It’s just a little Night-time scare Peek-a-boo I used to know you In this dream You start to scream It’s time to wake up It’s time to wake up It’s time to wake up You’ve lost and You’re too late Goodnight Welcome to your new fate. … Thank you for reading! Please visit my content on Medium to check out more! https://medium.com/@hannahladuke
Shortform is anything but easy. This 10 day challenge took me way longer than 10 days. The process was a learning curve, inspirational, and took a lot of editing. Once I started writing, I couldn’t stop. A major takeaway was learning how to write concise, detailed, and meaningful posts (which I’m still learning). The prompts ignited my creativity and drive during writer’s block. Before, I thought article length mattered more. Now, I think shortform is a smart move. It caters to the limited time that many of today’s readers have. Lengthy articles are great, but shortform provides readers something quick and thought-provoking to engage with on-the-go. As a bonus, I
The answer to this question is ever changing. First, the facts. My degree is in Education and English and I work in a school. I live in the United States and would love to travel. My family means the most to me. Most days I take pictures of the sky and stare as planes fly overhead. I’m fascinated by Earth and space. I’m always open to literature suggestions. Writing is my passion and I’m experimenting on Medium. I’m also exploring tarot cards and spirituality. My other interests are music, animals, women’s health, veganism, our environment, and learning as much as possible. Beach volleyball is my favorite sport. Like the rest
The Internet is a wild place, of which I am cautious. Technology has the power to advance the medical field, space exploration, education, etc. We carry around a wealth of information. People can connect with, or stay connected to, loved ones. But the Internet can make people lazy. We no longer retain as much information because there is no need. People become disconnected from the world around them. Cyberbullying is a major issue. So how much is too much? And how can we tell the difference between utilizing technology for our own good and becoming so dependent that we lose touch with humanity? What it means to be human will
There is a lot for which I am thankful. My loved ones. Bonded through blood and friendship. These people are amazing. Food on the table, a roof over my head, and clean water. Don’t take these for granted. A cozy night by a fire with a book, cuddly animals, and hot tea. The sunrise, sunset, moon, sun, and stars. Look around more. The world is incredible. My favorite show, The Challenge (yes, it’s a guilty pleasure I look forward to weekly). Everyone who follows and supports me on Medium. This has been scary, but you are all extremely appreciated. While the list above is not everything, it
Lost in the sunrise While I drink my morning tea I think of memories Made by you and me Settled in the saddle The horse beneath me Soft and gentle Mom wraps her arms around my side I know she won’t let me fall As I learn to ride Singing along To our favorite songs Out of tune Without a clue Dear Dad, I’m glad you like music too Our bond as sisters Began as family before But has outgrown what I could ever ask for Sharing secrets, jokes, and so much more You’re my best friend, of that I’m sure Ferry trips over To Nantucket Biking through cobblestone streets
It makes your paper sound less formal. It takes away from your main argument. It weakens your writing. It sounds repetitive. The reader doesn’t care about your opinion, only the research. Those are a few pieces of “advice” I heard throughout high school and college in reference to writing with the word “I”. Don’t get me wrong, I completely agree that there are types of writing where “I” should be left out. And I don’t think the advice I received was totally wrong. Actually, it helped me write strong and quality academic papers. But now a dilemma has presented itself. I don’t know when to say “I”. As I pursue
The year is 1782, 66 years before the Seneca Falls Convention. Deborah Sampson disguises herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War. Before joining the military, Sampson was an indentured servant. She was self-taught and went on to be a teacher. When she left the military, she became the first woman to conduct a tour of lectures across America and the only woman in the Revolutionary Army to receive a full military pension. Sampson is a powerhouse and a true inspiration. There are many events I don’t feel I am brave enough for, but none of them compare to pretending to be a man to fight in a man’s