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Classic Horror FilmsWhen I turned thirteen my father Told me I used to walk in my sleep a lot when I was little, Back when we lived in the Willard house.Classic Horror Films
The television would be on,
beaming black and white horror films. He'd be awake, his wife asleep,
and floor tiles would creak to pediatric foot peddling, A child staring from the doorway
with closed eyelids, still as a Greek statue,
wearing Spider man pajamas.
Are you alright...? Only crickets outside answered. Bed springs ached as he slid his legs out
from under the sheets to bring me back to my own.
Returni
by ~Mistah-Binx
Uncle CharlieHe was the kind of man who sniffed flowers and looked around for a coffin. Whose rigidly set views disavowed science for the sake, a gold cross tied tight around his neck, Patting you on the back, he'd count coins in his head.Uncle Charlie
He owned a black Ford Model T from the Depression. 'Back when shit used to be simple,' he'd say
tightening a gasket in the garage. 'Cars were painted black to save money,' 'Why black?' I'd ask.
'Black was the cheapest dye.'
He always buttoned the top collar. Thought Reservations were a good idea 'The top dollar, just not in my
by ~Mistah-Binx
Marx, Huxley, Orwell and...I could see the gist of Karl's theory...Marx, Huxley, Orwell and...
...That a great responsibility exists In the mind of every middle class citizen. Every morning, Like farmers feeding their cattle, They have to feed the working class. Instead of grain, wheat and slop, They feed out Huxleyan 'feelies,' Such as cigarettes, Because it's real cool, Buy a brand new Ford F150 Tundra Truck! For no real reason really, Preserving status and lifestyle of Gucci handbags and Ferrari's,
Karl predicts, that it will all, one day crumble Just like predecessing feudalists. Workers O
by ~Mistah-Binx
Bat AttackI awoke to hear odd noises. Sounding like a stopwatch, Clicking and 'beeping' squeaks.Bat Attack
Kicking off the covers, I stumbled groggily to the light switch. Click
I found the source of commotion: In circles a bat flew around my room. Not enjoying the light, sporadic flapping, I tried catching it with my Starry Night comforter.
Maybe calm it,
Capture the frenzy.
Before I had the chance, The bat retreated to a dark corner. Perched, it blended with the shadow crevices, Waiting for the off clicking, it watched, It's eyes mirroring lig
by ~Mistah-Binx
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Aurora's RoseThe night is not just watched by stars alone, but also others, vast, unseen, unknown...Aurora's Rose
The tumult of the ocean’s great advance,
its vanguard pushing on, its subtle dance
first falling back, then rushing up once more,
a charge in vain, attempts to drown the shore –
could not drown out the calls of one returned,
from trial and terror, glory truly earned. A hero, greeted by one set apart;
for him, the rightful owner of his heart.
“I’ve come, I’m here, I’ve brought the gift you want! The jewel of Dawn, the flower from the font &nbs
by *Aruchel
Quick Tips Part 3, MiscellanyIII. MiscellanyQuick Tips Part 3, Miscellany
Poets: Stop trying only to capture emotion. Any thirteen-year-old having a bad hair day can write with emotion and add line breaks. Since we all share the same small set of emotions, why should the reader care about your love when they have or had their own? Make the emotion new and different; set it apart as something unique. Emotion plus unique (non-cliched) images, metaphor, and maybe symbolism and/or an idea behind it? Tightly-knit nouns and verbs light on the modifiers, articles, and other filler? All this and sound devices? &nb
by ^SparrowSong
Quick Tips Part 2, WritingII. Writing stepsQuick Tips Part 2, Writing
Experiment with writing all kinds of literature. Poets, try writing prose. Prose writers, try writing poetry. Try poetic prose and prose poetry. Scripts, anyone?
Experiment with styles and forms. Write pieces in the styles of other writers. This should be easy if you’ve done a little critiquing and have learned how to identify literary devices. Use all of them. Use meters in at least half a dozen pieces. Save end-rhyme for last.
Experiment with symbolism. Experiment with me
by ^SparrowSong
Quick Tips Part 1, Non-WritingI. Non-writing stepsQuick Tips Part 1, Non-Writing
Read. Read poetry, read novels, read non-fiction. Read newspapers. Read non-fiction. Read about different time periods. Read literary theory and criticism. Read critiques other people have left on writing on dA. Read some prose and all poetry out loud and listen to the effects of sound. The more you read, the more you will know, and the more you will notice clichés, which will make it easier to avoid them.
Pay attention in English class. A bad teacher is no excuse to slack off.
by ^SparrowSong
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this one's for you good sir
no worries, i was happy to take on your criticism... although i dont know if it answered your questions but i had a go
laters man!
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Smite those who wrong you and strike with a blade of vengence!
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so pregnant with meaning i am lactating not really
I look forward to working with you further on future pieces.
~Binx
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it gilds all objects, but it alters none."
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