American Literature Exercise 5.1B: Suspense Essay

In a society that no longer views education as one of its most important virtues, and no longer sees the beauty and power in knowledge, teachers break through those barriers and offer what ever it is that they can to a world of students that seem to be lost. They are the headlights of a car, the steersmen to a ship; without them, darkness would consume whoever it is that needs guidance. May the power that teachers bring to everyday society be a testament to the power that they have over the minds and influence of today's youth and society.

Exercise 5.6B: Creative Writing

I wait for this life altering event

Every day of the year

Counting down the hours

As the time gets oh so near

My shiny green coat

Slowly gets lighter

My beautiful color

Meticulously gets brighter

The branch that holds on to me

Slowly lets go of its grip

And every time the wind blows

I think, "Hey this could be it"

Every Autumn I fall

I bring joy to children's lives

But not before I make a beautiful scenery

And bring a sense of delight

They rake me and bag me

As the trees start to let go

But my return shall be soon

As I won't be gone forever so I will be reborn in the same spot

From where I once grew

And repeat this wonderful cycle

As I start fresh, all brand new.