A word I want to see written on my grave: I am alive like you, and I am standing beside you. Close your eyes and look around, you’ll see me in front of you. ~Khalil[…]
Tag: children
Protecting young minds
When you see a child, yours or not, you have this intense, overwhelming desire to protect it, to shield it from the world. Shield it from the war, pain, and horror of everyday military life.[…]
Sleep
The whole situation had suddenly changed from a joyful celebration of the New Year to death knocking at the door. I was in the lounge, sharing my first kiss with a boy I had met a few[…]
My Little Darling
*Author’s note: This blog post was inspired by the discussion that we had on childhood innocence after reading the poem in class.* We sat looking out of the window, her and I. Wonder illuminated her face[…]
This I Believe- That the Force of Imagination is Important and Powerful
Imagination is a mystical, iridescent substance that is borne within the minds of all children. There in our minds, that unique brand of imagination will exist for all time, and yet the more that one uses it,[…]