This document is a collection of poems written by Grayson J. Stedman Jr. It is divided into sections covering different themes such as birth of an artist, growth of a star, love of a poet, and death from afar. Each section contains multiple poems on related topics. The document also includes a table of contents, copyright notice, and author's note.
The document discusses several key Islamic beliefs about the afterlife:
1) It provides proof from the Quran and hadiths for the Islamic belief in resurrection and judgement.
2) It describes the blowing of the horn and different opinions on how many times it will blow before the Day of Judgement.
3) It describes the gathering of all humans and jinn on the Plain of Resurrection and mentions some groups of people who will be resurrected or gathered together.
4) It discusses the standing before Allah for judgement, the concept of intercession, and places like al-Hawd (pool) and as-Sirat (bridge) that believers must cross.
Bai tap viet lai cau tieng anh on thi vao lop 10.(1 4)Vinh Xu
This document provides information about a Vietnamese software company called Cửu Long Software Company. It lists their services as website design, CRM software development, and their website URL as www.susasoft.com. It then provides examples of recent website projects and software applications they have developed for various companies in industries such as recruitment, construction, furniture, retail, logistics, chemicals, and more. It invites customers to contact the company for collaboration on customer relationship management systems and customer care solutions. Contact details including phone number, email, and address are provided.
The document contains sentences with blanks that must be completed to have the same meaning as the previous sentence, testing understanding of different grammatical structures. It aims to transform sentences through different structures while maintaining the same core meaning. The document tests the ability to rephrase sentences in various ways through filling in blanks.
This document provides guidance on the best biblical texts to use for different types of individuals when sharing the gospel or providing spiritual counsel. It is divided into sections addressing the careless and indifferent, those wanting to know how to be saved, those with difficulties accepting salvation, those with false hopes, those lacking assurance, backsliders, skeptics, those wishing to postpone faith, Roman Catholics, Jews, spiritualists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and Christians needing help. Each section lists relevant Bible verses and passages to reference for that group. The goal is to use Scripture in a tailored way to meet people where they are.
Mot so bai tap tieng anh luyen thi b1 chau auchanmuoi4993
The document provides exercises to rewrite sentences to have similar meanings while incorporating a given word. For exercise 1, participants are given 50 sentence pairs where they must complete the second sentence using the given word to make it equivalent in meaning to the first. Exercise 2 provides 4 additional sentence pairs to rewrite using the given words. The goal is to practice rephrasing ideas concisely while adhering to the constraints.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Sūrah 12 (Yūsuf) of the Qur'an, titled "Joseph". It discusses how the sūrah was revealed in Makkah during a difficult period for the Prophet Muhammad. It then summarizes the story of Joseph, noting his various trials including being sold into slavery and falsely accused, before rising to a position of power in Egypt. The document suggests the story provided solace to Muhammad and his followers during their hardship, and hints that they too would eventually find power and victory after leaving Makkah.
The document appears to be an outline for a lesson plan but provides no details on the lesson's content, objectives, or procedures. It lists the teacher's name and level but does not specify the subject matter. The document consists entirely of placeholder text with no substantive information provided.
This anthology of articles by Maulana Wahiduddin
Khan is designed to illustrate the science of life
which the author has derived from one of the basic
principles of the Qur’an: “Every hardship comes
with ease.” (94:56). In his view, failure in life is a
common occurrence, but that coupled with a
positive attitude, it can be transformed into success.
Failure, on the other hand, coupled with a negative
attitude is again failure. The author gives examples
from daily life. Supported by relevant quotations
from the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet
Muhammad, to show that there is no end to the
possibilities of success in life for the individual who
can take a lesson from failure. He also cautions that
life’s tribulations must be faced with patience,
perseverance and compassion.
All the articles in this anthology have appeared
from time to time in Al-Risala.
The document discusses several key Islamic beliefs about the afterlife:
1) It provides proof from the Quran and hadiths for the Islamic belief in resurrection and judgement.
2) It describes the blowing of the horn and different opinions on how many times it will blow before the Day of Judgement.
3) It describes the gathering of all humans and jinn on the Plain of Resurrection and mentions some groups of people who will be resurrected or gathered together.
4) It discusses the standing before Allah for judgement, the concept of intercession, and places like al-Hawd (pool) and as-Sirat (bridge) that believers must cross.
Bai tap viet lai cau tieng anh on thi vao lop 10.(1 4)Vinh Xu
This document provides information about a Vietnamese software company called Cửu Long Software Company. It lists their services as website design, CRM software development, and their website URL as www.susasoft.com. It then provides examples of recent website projects and software applications they have developed for various companies in industries such as recruitment, construction, furniture, retail, logistics, chemicals, and more. It invites customers to contact the company for collaboration on customer relationship management systems and customer care solutions. Contact details including phone number, email, and address are provided.
The document contains sentences with blanks that must be completed to have the same meaning as the previous sentence, testing understanding of different grammatical structures. It aims to transform sentences through different structures while maintaining the same core meaning. The document tests the ability to rephrase sentences in various ways through filling in blanks.
This document provides guidance on the best biblical texts to use for different types of individuals when sharing the gospel or providing spiritual counsel. It is divided into sections addressing the careless and indifferent, those wanting to know how to be saved, those with difficulties accepting salvation, those with false hopes, those lacking assurance, backsliders, skeptics, those wishing to postpone faith, Roman Catholics, Jews, spiritualists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and Christians needing help. Each section lists relevant Bible verses and passages to reference for that group. The goal is to use Scripture in a tailored way to meet people where they are.
Mot so bai tap tieng anh luyen thi b1 chau auchanmuoi4993
The document provides exercises to rewrite sentences to have similar meanings while incorporating a given word. For exercise 1, participants are given 50 sentence pairs where they must complete the second sentence using the given word to make it equivalent in meaning to the first. Exercise 2 provides 4 additional sentence pairs to rewrite using the given words. The goal is to practice rephrasing ideas concisely while adhering to the constraints.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Sūrah 12 (Yūsuf) of the Qur'an, titled "Joseph". It discusses how the sūrah was revealed in Makkah during a difficult period for the Prophet Muhammad. It then summarizes the story of Joseph, noting his various trials including being sold into slavery and falsely accused, before rising to a position of power in Egypt. The document suggests the story provided solace to Muhammad and his followers during their hardship, and hints that they too would eventually find power and victory after leaving Makkah.
The document appears to be an outline for a lesson plan but provides no details on the lesson's content, objectives, or procedures. It lists the teacher's name and level but does not specify the subject matter. The document consists entirely of placeholder text with no substantive information provided.
This anthology of articles by Maulana Wahiduddin
Khan is designed to illustrate the science of life
which the author has derived from one of the basic
principles of the Qur’an: “Every hardship comes
with ease.” (94:56). In his view, failure in life is a
common occurrence, but that coupled with a
positive attitude, it can be transformed into success.
Failure, on the other hand, coupled with a negative
attitude is again failure. The author gives examples
from daily life. Supported by relevant quotations
from the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet
Muhammad, to show that there is no end to the
possibilities of success in life for the individual who
can take a lesson from failure. He also cautions that
life’s tribulations must be faced with patience,
perseverance and compassion.
All the articles in this anthology have appeared
from time to time in Al-Risala.
This document provides a brief discussion on jinn. It discusses that belief in jinn is an obligatory part of faith in Islam. It defines jinn linguistically and technically as accountable beings created from fire that are invisible to humans. It discusses the position of other faiths like Judaism, Christianity, and pagan Arabs regarding jinn. It explains the wisdom behind creating jinn and Iblees/Satan. It discusses the characteristics of jinn like their abilities, weaknesses, marriage, dwelling places, and possession of humans. It explains that Iblees is one of the jinn who disobeyed Allah and is the enemy of mankind. The document also discusses the qareen, which is an intimate
- There is disagreement among scholars on whether the start of Ramadan and Eid should be based on sighting the new moon or astronomical calculations.
- The strongest view is that the Prophet instructed Muslims to fast when seeing the new moon and break fast when seeing it, indicating sighting should be the basis.
- Allaah and the Prophet knew science would progress but still mandated sighting the new moon, showing this is the Islamic method regardless of scientific advancements.
- Relying on calculations goes against the consensus of scholars and weakens following what Allaah prescribed through the Prophet. Sighting is something all people can do at all times and places.
This document is an introduction to Buddhist monastic discipline (Vinaya) according to the Theravada tradition. It begins with a preface and table of contents. The main body of the text is divided into three parts. Part one addresses common questions from novices and newcomers. Part two provides background information on monastic life, such as the precepts, ordination process, duties of monks and nuns. Part three examines in detail the Patimokkha rules that govern monastic conduct, covering topics like harmlessness, relationships, possessions, offerings and proper use of requisites. The document aims to explain Buddhist monastic discipline for both monastics and laity.
This document provides an overview and analysis of several chapters (surahs) from the Quran. It begins with an introduction to the surahs of Al-Naba', Al-Naziat, and 'Abasa, providing high-level summaries of the key topics and themes discussed in each. These include reckoning and reward, instructions given to Moses, and the basis of social values. The document then continues analyzing additional surahs such as Al-Takwir, Al-Infitar, Al-Mu'taffifin and others, outlining their focus on subjects like upheaval in the universe, different destinies, and giving a raw deal.
This document contains examples of key word transformation exercises. The goal is to complete the second sentence of each pair using the given keyword. There are 6 exercises with 10 questions each, providing contexts to practice transforming sentences using just 2-5 additional words while incorporating the given keyword. The answers are also provided.
This document appears to be a chapter from the Quran titled "Al-Anbiya". It discusses several topics:
1. It provides clear evidence of God's existence, mentioning the messengers God has sent and noting that reckoning is drawing close. It argues against claiming God has a son.
2. It warns that unheeded warnings will be judged strictly, and accurate scales will ensure absolute justice.
3. It discusses how Moses received guidance and light from God, and how there has been one community of believers throughout history, despite varying beliefs among people.
4. It presents God's rules as a mercy for mankind, and how idol worshippers and idols will share the same destiny
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This sūrah discusses establishing an Islamic society based on divine law. It provides legislative rulings on various topics like dietary restrictions, marriage laws, punishments, and more. It emphasizes the oneness of God and that making divine revelation the basis for all judgements is integral to faith. Rejecting God's law for other considerations amounts to disbelief. The sūrah aims to define a complete religious concept based solely on God's authority and sovereignty, with obedience to Islamic rulings and worship of God forming an indivisible whole.
Edgar morin seven complex learnin in education for the futureaurelia garcia
This document outlines seven complex lessons that should be taught in education for the future. The first lesson is detecting error and illusion, as education currently does not teach about the realities of human knowledge, including its fallibilities and propensity for error. The second lesson involves teaching pertinent knowledge and avoiding closed specialization. The third lesson is teaching the human condition and human complexity. The fourth lesson is developing an Earth identity in light of the planetary era. The fifth lesson involves confronting uncertainties in an uncertain world. The sixth lesson is understanding each other through overcoming egocentrism and developing tolerance. The seventh and final lesson is developing an ethics for the human genre by teaching democracy and Earth citizenship.
Herbert L. Clarke describes his journey to becoming a cornetist through 15 chapters. He was inspired by his family's involvement in music from a young age. Though he struggled with health issues, his passion for the cornet sustained him. After rigorous practice and performance experience in bands, he became a professional cornetist and continued honing his skills, developing both classical and popular styles.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective elevator pitch. It discusses that an elevator pitch is a brief overview of an idea, product, service, or person that is designed to catch someone's attention and make them want to learn more within the limited time of an elevator ride. The document provides examples of elevator pitches, reviews key criteria like being concise and compelling, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for customizing your pitch for different audiences. The goal is to help entrepreneurs and salespeople communicate their message in a compelling yet brief way to potentially interested parties.
Emerging ed tech free_education_technology_resources_ebookaurelia garcia
This document provides an overview of EmergingEdTech's free education technology resources eBook. It includes 18 chapters that describe various free online tools for teachers, such as blogs, class websites, comics/cartoon creation tools, educational games, file sharing tools, interactive collaboration tools, learning content resources, open educational resources, image/video editing apps, presentation tools, screencasting tools, social networking apps, mobile learning/smartphones, student response systems, tablets/apps, using YouTube videos, video conferencing, and other miscellaneous topics. The eBook aims to help educators learn about and utilize free technology resources to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.
The document is from an English language learning workbook about living rooms. It contains pictures of living rooms and sentences for students to identify as true or false. It also includes exercises where students write descriptions of furniture and rooms from word banks. The passages provide vocabulary and grammar practice for English language learners.
National Human Rights Institutions In The EUThomas Müller
This report examines national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in EU member states. It discusses how NHRIs play an important role in protecting fundamental rights at the domestic level. The report also explores how NHRIs can strengthen the overall human rights architecture in Europe by cooperating more and ensuring coherent structures and mandates at the national level. The key opinions expressed are that NHRIs should go beyond minimum Paris Principles standards, have strong visibility while maintaining transparency, increase European cooperation, and establish coherent national-level architectures.
This document is the table of contents for The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It lists 60 chapters that make up the novel. Each chapter is given a title and page number to indicate where it begins in the full text of the book. The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic 19th century adventure novel that tells the story of Edmond Dantes and his quest for revenge after being wrongly imprisoned.
Muhammad Umair Zulfiqar - Agribusiness Management - Business Administration - BBA (Agri-business) double Hons - 2nd Batch (2015) at Sapphire Textile Mills Ltd.
UAF Ag # : 2015-ag-5798
Siba CMS id: 163-15-0039
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Sukkur IBA University
The sūrah outlines the final rulings on relations between the Muslim community and other groups. It establishes classifications within the Muslim community, describing believers, hypocrites, and those of uncertain faith. It details the reluctance of some Muslims to confront non-believers militarily. The sūrah exposes hypocrisy and weaknesses that emerged after Islam's expansion, when some new converts lacked commitment. It provides guidance on treating different groups within the community.
Information technology can improve an organization's operations and service to the community in several ways:
1) It can improve organizational efficiency by automating tasks like tracking membership attendance, sending bulk emails, and posting meeting minutes online.
2) It provides better storage of information by digitizing documents and records in databases rather than paper files.
3) Technology enhances communication through tools like email lists, online meetings, and social media platforms that allow easy information sharing.
4) Public relations are strengthened with options for creating graphics, developing a website, and leveraging social platforms to promote activities.
The 2nd edition of Healthcare Sabha - The National Thought Leadership Forum on Public Healthcare will be held at Novotel, Visakhapatnam on 9th-12th February 2017. The event is a platform bringing together Policy Makers, Thought Leaders, National & International Health Organisations, Social Entrepreneurs and Technology & Ancillary Healthcare Service Providers.
This document provides a brief discussion on jinn. It discusses that belief in jinn is an obligatory part of faith in Islam. It defines jinn linguistically and technically as accountable beings created from fire that are invisible to humans. It discusses the position of other faiths like Judaism, Christianity, and pagan Arabs regarding jinn. It explains the wisdom behind creating jinn and Iblees/Satan. It discusses the characteristics of jinn like their abilities, weaknesses, marriage, dwelling places, and possession of humans. It explains that Iblees is one of the jinn who disobeyed Allah and is the enemy of mankind. The document also discusses the qareen, which is an intimate
- There is disagreement among scholars on whether the start of Ramadan and Eid should be based on sighting the new moon or astronomical calculations.
- The strongest view is that the Prophet instructed Muslims to fast when seeing the new moon and break fast when seeing it, indicating sighting should be the basis.
- Allaah and the Prophet knew science would progress but still mandated sighting the new moon, showing this is the Islamic method regardless of scientific advancements.
- Relying on calculations goes against the consensus of scholars and weakens following what Allaah prescribed through the Prophet. Sighting is something all people can do at all times and places.
This document is an introduction to Buddhist monastic discipline (Vinaya) according to the Theravada tradition. It begins with a preface and table of contents. The main body of the text is divided into three parts. Part one addresses common questions from novices and newcomers. Part two provides background information on monastic life, such as the precepts, ordination process, duties of monks and nuns. Part three examines in detail the Patimokkha rules that govern monastic conduct, covering topics like harmlessness, relationships, possessions, offerings and proper use of requisites. The document aims to explain Buddhist monastic discipline for both monastics and laity.
This document provides an overview and analysis of several chapters (surahs) from the Quran. It begins with an introduction to the surahs of Al-Naba', Al-Naziat, and 'Abasa, providing high-level summaries of the key topics and themes discussed in each. These include reckoning and reward, instructions given to Moses, and the basis of social values. The document then continues analyzing additional surahs such as Al-Takwir, Al-Infitar, Al-Mu'taffifin and others, outlining their focus on subjects like upheaval in the universe, different destinies, and giving a raw deal.
This document contains examples of key word transformation exercises. The goal is to complete the second sentence of each pair using the given keyword. There are 6 exercises with 10 questions each, providing contexts to practice transforming sentences using just 2-5 additional words while incorporating the given keyword. The answers are also provided.
This document appears to be a chapter from the Quran titled "Al-Anbiya". It discusses several topics:
1. It provides clear evidence of God's existence, mentioning the messengers God has sent and noting that reckoning is drawing close. It argues against claiming God has a son.
2. It warns that unheeded warnings will be judged strictly, and accurate scales will ensure absolute justice.
3. It discusses how Moses received guidance and light from God, and how there has been one community of believers throughout history, despite varying beliefs among people.
4. It presents God's rules as a mercy for mankind, and how idol worshippers and idols will share the same destiny
Hood Estate LLC is a The only financial advisement company for the urban community we you can learn about real estate, mortgage financing,foreclosures, short sales,currency trading, stock,establishing or repairing your credit, starting your own business, Establishing your business credit and much more.
This sūrah discusses establishing an Islamic society based on divine law. It provides legislative rulings on various topics like dietary restrictions, marriage laws, punishments, and more. It emphasizes the oneness of God and that making divine revelation the basis for all judgements is integral to faith. Rejecting God's law for other considerations amounts to disbelief. The sūrah aims to define a complete religious concept based solely on God's authority and sovereignty, with obedience to Islamic rulings and worship of God forming an indivisible whole.
Edgar morin seven complex learnin in education for the futureaurelia garcia
This document outlines seven complex lessons that should be taught in education for the future. The first lesson is detecting error and illusion, as education currently does not teach about the realities of human knowledge, including its fallibilities and propensity for error. The second lesson involves teaching pertinent knowledge and avoiding closed specialization. The third lesson is teaching the human condition and human complexity. The fourth lesson is developing an Earth identity in light of the planetary era. The fifth lesson involves confronting uncertainties in an uncertain world. The sixth lesson is understanding each other through overcoming egocentrism and developing tolerance. The seventh and final lesson is developing an ethics for the human genre by teaching democracy and Earth citizenship.
Herbert L. Clarke describes his journey to becoming a cornetist through 15 chapters. He was inspired by his family's involvement in music from a young age. Though he struggled with health issues, his passion for the cornet sustained him. After rigorous practice and performance experience in bands, he became a professional cornetist and continued honing his skills, developing both classical and popular styles.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective elevator pitch. It discusses that an elevator pitch is a brief overview of an idea, product, service, or person that is designed to catch someone's attention and make them want to learn more within the limited time of an elevator ride. The document provides examples of elevator pitches, reviews key criteria like being concise and compelling, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for customizing your pitch for different audiences. The goal is to help entrepreneurs and salespeople communicate their message in a compelling yet brief way to potentially interested parties.
Emerging ed tech free_education_technology_resources_ebookaurelia garcia
This document provides an overview of EmergingEdTech's free education technology resources eBook. It includes 18 chapters that describe various free online tools for teachers, such as blogs, class websites, comics/cartoon creation tools, educational games, file sharing tools, interactive collaboration tools, learning content resources, open educational resources, image/video editing apps, presentation tools, screencasting tools, social networking apps, mobile learning/smartphones, student response systems, tablets/apps, using YouTube videos, video conferencing, and other miscellaneous topics. The eBook aims to help educators learn about and utilize free technology resources to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.
The document is from an English language learning workbook about living rooms. It contains pictures of living rooms and sentences for students to identify as true or false. It also includes exercises where students write descriptions of furniture and rooms from word banks. The passages provide vocabulary and grammar practice for English language learners.
National Human Rights Institutions In The EUThomas Müller
This report examines national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in EU member states. It discusses how NHRIs play an important role in protecting fundamental rights at the domestic level. The report also explores how NHRIs can strengthen the overall human rights architecture in Europe by cooperating more and ensuring coherent structures and mandates at the national level. The key opinions expressed are that NHRIs should go beyond minimum Paris Principles standards, have strong visibility while maintaining transparency, increase European cooperation, and establish coherent national-level architectures.
This document is the table of contents for The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It lists 60 chapters that make up the novel. Each chapter is given a title and page number to indicate where it begins in the full text of the book. The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic 19th century adventure novel that tells the story of Edmond Dantes and his quest for revenge after being wrongly imprisoned.
Muhammad Umair Zulfiqar - Agribusiness Management - Business Administration - BBA (Agri-business) double Hons - 2nd Batch (2015) at Sapphire Textile Mills Ltd.
UAF Ag # : 2015-ag-5798
Siba CMS id: 163-15-0039
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Sukkur IBA University
The sūrah outlines the final rulings on relations between the Muslim community and other groups. It establishes classifications within the Muslim community, describing believers, hypocrites, and those of uncertain faith. It details the reluctance of some Muslims to confront non-believers militarily. The sūrah exposes hypocrisy and weaknesses that emerged after Islam's expansion, when some new converts lacked commitment. It provides guidance on treating different groups within the community.
Information technology can improve an organization's operations and service to the community in several ways:
1) It can improve organizational efficiency by automating tasks like tracking membership attendance, sending bulk emails, and posting meeting minutes online.
2) It provides better storage of information by digitizing documents and records in databases rather than paper files.
3) Technology enhances communication through tools like email lists, online meetings, and social media platforms that allow easy information sharing.
4) Public relations are strengthened with options for creating graphics, developing a website, and leveraging social platforms to promote activities.
The 2nd edition of Healthcare Sabha - The National Thought Leadership Forum on Public Healthcare will be held at Novotel, Visakhapatnam on 9th-12th February 2017. The event is a platform bringing together Policy Makers, Thought Leaders, National & International Health Organisations, Social Entrepreneurs and Technology & Ancillary Healthcare Service Providers.
The document provides instructions for logging into a member profile site, updating profile information, searching for other users, resetting login credentials, and uploading/downloading documents. The key steps are:
1. Users can log in using a username and password or link a Facebook profile.
2. The profile allows updating contact details, membership information, occupation, and linking social media accounts.
3. Users can search for other members and view limited profile information.
4. Forgotten login details can be reset by entering an email to receive credentials.
5. Documents are organized by category and require login to access restricted files. Users can also upload files for others to download.
The document announces the Healthcare Sabha 2016 conference on public healthcare in India. It will bring together over 100 senior officials from the health sector over 3 days in Hyderabad to discuss improving access to affordable, quality healthcare. The healthcare industry in India is growing rapidly but faces challenges in areas like funding, technology usage, and workforce that this conference aims to address. It promotes sponsorship opportunities for companies to engage with key decision makers.
The document presents a method for generating semi-magic squares from snake-shaped matrices of even order. The method involves three steps: 1) constructing a snake-shaped matrix, 2) reflecting the columns of even order, and 3) swapping entries to transform it into a semi-magic square. Any snake-shaped matrix with reflected columns of even order can be transformed into multiple semi-magic squares through different swaps. Examples are provided to demonstrate the method.
The document discusses learner errors and their classification. It makes three key points:
1) It is important for teachers to understand why learners make errors so they can help improve students' language skills. Errors provide insight into gaps in a learner's knowledge.
2) There are different ways to categorize learner errors, such as grammatical errors, meaning errors, or order errors. The most common type is misinformation, like using the wrong word.
3) Learner errors are systematic and universal, reflecting the cognitive processes of language acquisition. Learners progress through predictable stages and their errors provide clues about their current stage of development in acquiring a new language.
Conflict is a normal part of relationships that requires certain skills to resolve productively. These include managing stress and emotions, paying attention to verbal and nonverbal communication, being aware of differing needs and perspectives, seeking compromise, and believing that facing conflicts head-on strengthens relationships. Developing emotional awareness and the ability to de-escalate tensions in the moment are particularly important for constructively addressing disagreements and preventing conflicts from causing damage. When handled well, conflicts provide opportunities for growth and deeper understanding between parties.
A leaf consists of the following layers from top to bottom: cuticle, upper epidermis, palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll, lower epidermis, and pores called stomata. Stomata are pore-like openings found on the underside of leaves that allow gases like carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor to diffuse in and out. They are surrounded by guard cells that open and close to regulate gas exchange and water loss from the leaf. Keeping stomata open all the time would cause excessive water loss, threatening plant survival.
This document discusses managing disciplinary problems in nursing education. It defines discipline as activities that help students attain goals. Good discipline develops moral character and helps students live successfully in society. The aims of discipline in teaching are to create conditions for learning objectives, develop favorable attitudes, and cultivate self-control and cooperation. Principles for managing problems include using positive approaches, consistency, and deferred action over immediate punishment. Preventive measures involve effective classroom management through preparation, engagement, clear instruction, and cooperative attitudes.
Detailed account of Metaphysical Operations required for the The New Age, for which we had to depend on outside help.
The Time Line was altered,and the 2012 event which would have seen Earth bereft of humanity was changed completely.
These details form the the main message, the rest is about Spiritual Philosophy and the Nature and Destiny of Man.
That Could Be Me: A Poetry Showcase from Frontenac HouseCadence PR
This document is a table of contents for a poetry anthology titled "That Could Be Me - A Poetry Showcase from Frontenac House". It lists over 50 poems by various poets, along with brief biographies of some of the poets. It includes the titles, authors and page numbers for each poem. It also provides basic publishing details at the end such as the copyright, book design information, and acknowledgements. The document provides a high-level overview of the content and scope of the poetry anthology in under 3 sentences.
Personality in Urdu (iqbalkalmati.blogspot.com)Ammad khan
This document discusses various personality attributes and traits including intelligence, maturity, aptitude, creativity, confidence, frustration, priorities, temperament, team spirit, self-sufficiency, leadership, agility, superiority and inferiority complexes, courtesy, communication skills, likes and dislikes, enthusiasm, and provides a SWOT analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It explores these concepts through definitions, examples, and related psychological principles to provide an overview of human psychology and personality analysis.
The document appears to be a student worksheet that includes blanks for a student to fill in their name, class, and date. It provides descriptions of four people - Mike, Bruce, Steve, and Roddy - and asks the student to write their names under the corresponding descriptions. It also includes pictures of three individuals - Lisa, Tom, and Sally - and asks the student to provide descriptions for each picture in the blanks.
The document discusses several topics:
1) An earthquake that occurred in Haiti and its impacts.
2) A television program called "Inside Edition" that likely covered the Haitian earthquake.
3) A story about how a piece of pizza provided peace of mind for someone.
4) A story about an ultimate sacrifice made by a person.
The document provides an overview of thinking activities completed by Krishna Patel for their MA Sem 1 to 4 coursework. It includes summaries and analyses of literary works such as A Grain of Wheat, Robinson Crusoe, Frankenstein, and Hamlet. Various literary theories and critics are discussed, including archetype criticism, colonialism, postcolonialism, Aristotle's Poetics, and T.S. Eliot. Methods of language teaching and novels such as Paradise Lost, The Scarlet Letter, and Waiting for Godot are also analyzed.
This document contains the ritual for the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. It outlines the opening, closing, and degrees of the Select Master, Royal Master, and installation of officers. The summary includes:
1) The document provides the ritual, paraphernalia, dress, and stations for the degrees of the Select Master, Royal Master, and installation of council officers in Iowa.
2) It gives the opening ceremony which includes purging the council and establishing that all present are Select Masters.
3) The duties of each officer are provided when called upon by the Illustrious Master during the opening.
This document provides an overview of the heart and circulatory system, nervous system, and basic cell structure. It discusses the key parts of the heart including the chambers, valves, coronary arteries and conduction system. It describes the circulation of blood through the heart and vessels, as well as the regulation of blood flow, pressure, and cardiac output. It also outlines the divisions and basic functions of the nervous system, including neurons, glia and neurotransmitters. Finally, it reviews the basic components of cells including the cell membrane, mitochondria, nucleus, and cytoskeleton.
Staying Agile for Realtime Marketing SuccessTable19
The document discusses the concept of real-time marketing and how technology and customer expectations are driving the need for more agile marketing approaches. Real-time marketing aims to provide the most appropriate offer to a specific customer at a given time and place through dynamic decision-making. It also discusses how consumers now expect interactions and responses anytime, anywhere, across multiple devices. The document provides examples of companies responding quickly to current events through social media. It argues that in order to meet rising customer expectations driven by new technologies, marketing needs to become more agile by constantly learning and improving through collaboration and relevant, timely campaigns.
The document provides information about the astrological sign of Aries. It discusses Aries personality traits as both men and women, noting they are passionate, independent, and demanding in relationships. As a love sign, Aries is most compatible with Scorpio. When dealing with an Aries, one should meet them eye to eye, expect fun and spontaneity, but avoid being too possessive or critical to maintain the relationship. The document also provides lucky numbers, colors, gems, and careers well-suited for Aries.
Comprehensive Primary Care Functions:
1) Access and Continuity;
2) Care Management;
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3. Table of Contents
Poetic Journey ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Birth of an Artist ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Abduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Fresh Start ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Thanks Giving .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Growth of a Star .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bats... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
The Exam ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Untitled ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Confused Clarity .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Predator & Prey ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Eclipse .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
I Write .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
If .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Shipwrecked.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Marooned........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Free .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Love of a Poet...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Mother’s Day ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Searching for Inspiration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Gazing On Beauty ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Valentine ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
True Love ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
The Girl Next Door ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Quest ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
My Heart’s Key ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Love Apart ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sensation......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Eve...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Death from a Far................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Confined .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Washed Up ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Denounce ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Death’s Dream .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Drowning Soul.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Poet’s Sorrow................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Apocalypse ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Afterlife - After Death ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Cosmos ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Non Existent .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Winding Stairway ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Creation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Earth’s Anger ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Author’s Note ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
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4. Poetic Journey
Formed by the collision
of two souls,
I’m sent forth into this world to fulfill
all my goals.
Divided between
darkness and light
I’m plunged into a world where
to survive I must fight.
With rhythm and song
in everything I hear and see,
I am sent forth on this
Poetic Journey.
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6. Abduction
Engulfed by darkness
incredibly warm,
the silence is broken
by the raging of a storm.
The sea around me
is torn apart.
I am propelled from my world
like a raging dart.
I see a bright light ahead of me
at the end of the tunnel I travel along...fast.
I am exiled into another world;
my slavers kick me in the ass.
A strange gas invades my lungs.
This place has a peculiar smell.
I feel as though I’ve been torn from heaven
and plunged into hell.
I’ve been taken from my world
and brought to this place called Earth,
as I stare down at my proud mother
who’s just given birth.
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7. Fresh Start
Whole week rhymes have been flowing out my head,
So I said...
I’d better make haste
for a mind’s a terrible thing to waste.
So I took a piece of paper,
got my pen filled with ink.
I sat,
and slowly began to think.
I usually write of depression,
suffering and dying.
A new approach
is what I’m now trying.
I’ll write of life,
the birds and the bees.
I’ll write about nature,
the eagles and the trees.
I’ve been poetically dead
for two years more or less.
My mind was jumbled;
my life was a mess.
So now I make a fresh start;
A new beginning, not an end.
Reformed my poetry, this poet, myself,
my new found friend.
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8. Thanks Giving
This mind that creates,
and hands that duplicate,
are but tools of his majesty,
His Imperial Divinity.
Lord God,
Master Accord,
My repay to you
I cannot afford.
As God as my witness
and God as my guide,
I ask you lord
to be at my side.
To help me
do what I must do.
To perform the job
for which I was born to do.
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10. Bats...
Bats are like rats.
But have wings
and a few other things.
They fly high, in the sky
at night.
And another thing,
they have perfect sight.
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11. The Exam
‘Twas the night before C.X.C.
not a sound in the house;
so silent was it
you could hear the crawling of a
mouse.
While in his bedroom
the student did stay,
his head buried in his books
like a needle in hay.
He was totally engulfed
by the syllabus he read:
how a cell reproduces
how amoebae feed.
And when the student could
study no more
he fell asleep
and began to snore.
And then the next day
he awoke refreshed,
he packed up and went off
to do his test.
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12. Untitled
Like a rhythm-less poem
with no sound or rhyme;
like a song off beat
or a clock with no time,
This senseless poem
lacks a name;
like an empty cup spilling
an invisible stain.
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13. Confused Clarity
I open my eyes,
I see no light.
My companion is afraid,
I feel delight.
I look up to the sky,
I see the ground.
I realize now
that something’s wrong.
I turn my head right,
I see left.
I think about life,
I see death.
I’m active at night,
tired in the day.
I ask myself
am I OK?
I’m wide awake,
yet see images of a dream.
I must be hallucinating
it must seem.
When out in the snow
I feel so warm.
Not a cloud in the sky
yet I hear the storm.
I see the end of the world
while the angels are singing;
yet to me
it seems a new beginning.
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14. Predator & Prey
She sits in the dark. She thinks of the victory,
Her emerald eyes glistering in the and of the feast,
night. of capturing the small,
He hides in the shadows. tasty beast.
His heart beats in fright.
Coward little mouse
Camouflaged in the darkness afraid as he may be,
by her silhouetted black coat. yet too scared
His blood begins to boil, to attempt to flee.
the air thins in his throat.
She purrs to herself;
She comes closer, she prepares to pounce.
she tastes his fear. She can taste his blood.
He fells her presence, She’ll sip every ounce.
he knew she is near.
And as she comes for him,
As the predator he looks for a place to hide.
stalks her prey, She runs straight forward;
his mind wonders; he ducks to the side.
his thoughts begin to stray.
She turns into the side alley,
He thinks of times of past running with all her might.
and times that could be. And then her thrill of the chase
He’d have a chance to escape becomes sudden fright.
if only he could see.
For before her she sees no mouse;
He is blinded by the darkness, but a beast, a hound; large, fearsome,
paralyzed by his fright. and gray.
She smiles to herself, For this poor feline,
capturing him will be a delight. the predator becomes the prey.
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15. Eclipse
The sun rises out The sun was darkened.
from its nightly grave, Something was blocking our light.
scorching the backs of every man, Our world collapsed.
master or slave. We could not fight.
From the dawn of time For centuries,
we conquered land and sea. we’ve lived in a world of darkness;
Across every nation, wondering how,
we marched proudly. to get out of this madness.
We laid the roots We’ve been slaves and servants,
of civilization. seen misery and hell.
We set the path We’re like a great oak tree,
for every nation. who, like us, fell.
By high noon The sun is blocked out;
we conquered the earth. we see no light.
With our seeds, We struggle every day;
to great nations we gave birth. cry out every night.
Then from the corner of our eyes, But slowly we see
the sun began to dim. the darkness begins to fade away.
Our great civilization we know that soon,
was dying from within. we’ll see a brighter day.
We had invited we await patiently
aliens to our table, as our ancestors did.
and now our world But stand tall,
was becoming unstable. while they hid.
We were tricked We see a flickering candle.
into selling our soul. We march towards the light.
Our leaders traded We know that all wrongs
our people for gold. will soon be made right.
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16. I Write
I see the seeds of violence,
and I write.
I hear the cry of bloodshed,
and I write.
I feel their pain and suffering,
and I write.
And as I write,
they fight.
They fight for power, for money, for
land.
They kill each other, child, woman,
and man.
And as they fight,
I watch and write.
And as they kill rape and plunder,
I wonder what kind of laws we are
under,
that discard the victim and protect
the criminal’s rites.
I see this, and I write.
And the ones sworn to protect,
are the ones to be feared the most,
cause they act like creatures of
darkness,
they attack like demons and ghosts.
And I see all this injustice,
I see all that is not right,
so now I stop writing,
I join the battle and fight.
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17. If
If the world ended today,
what can you say you accomplished?
If you died today,
what can you say you achieved?
If the end came upon you
what evil can you say you abolished?
If God came calling
what lost souls can you say you
relieved?
If the end was today, and judgment
tomorrow,
as you stand to be judged what would
you say?
Would your eyes be filled with pain
and sorrow,
or would you be happy and rejoice in
the Lords way?
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18. Shipwrecked
I step off the plank and onto the ship, We set sail on a Sunday
my new home. a day sacred to God.
On my back is my sac, The menu: bread, water,
contains everything I own. smoked herring and cod.
Son of a shoemaker, We sail the high seas
born and breed. for weeks without end.
Raised on nothing but water My brush and pail with which I scrub
and stale dry bread. the deck
have been my only friends.
My uncle a school teacher,
taught me a lot. The rain begins to drizzle,
Everything he taught me the wind begins to pour,
I soon forgot. the waves grow higher,
the main sail just tore.
As rich as church mice,
draining our blood for the queen, The ship rocks on the water,
struggle my whole life like a cradle at night.
is all I’ve ever seen. The sails sway in the wind,
like an uncontrolled kite.
So I step on the ship,
leave England behind. The ship crashes on an island,
A fortune I seek, my life seems doomed.
many riches I’ll find. Far away from home
I am marooned.
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19. Marooned
A man dreams...
away in the clouds,
together with the angels;
singing their songs.
He hears a distant noise
disrupting the peace and harmony.
A cock crows.
Why couldn’t they let him be?
Summoned to live another day,
awoken at an early hour.
Crawls out of the hole he calls home.
The early morning breeze tastes sour.
The waves crash on the shore.
A log floats in the endless sea.
Trapped on this pathetic little island.
Waiting to be set free.
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20. Free
Sitting by the seashore
paper in lap, pen in hand,
wind in my hair,
toes in the sand;
baked by the sun,
refreshed by the sea,
quenched by coconut water,
shaded by a palm tree.
When the sun goes down
and the full moon comes alive,
into the sea I go
for a deep sea dive.
When I awake next morning
the same routine again
sitting by the seashore
writing poems with paper and pen.
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21. Love of a Poet
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22. Mother’s Day
Here is to a mother so sweet,
No other mother could defeat.
No other mother could be so caring,
Nor could any mother be so sharing.
If it were not for you I would not be here,
But because of you I have nothing to fear.
So Once again I tell you all the way:
Happy Mother’s Day!
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23. Searching for Inspiration
Searching for Inspiration;
Searching for Love.
I plea and pray
for guidance from above.
Where is my Inspiration?
Where can it be found?
I will search everywhere.
I’ll hunt like a hound.
I toss in a golden coin
in the bottom of a wishing well.
The location of my Inspiration
I’m hoping it will tell.
At last I have found it
in the form of a friend.
My Love and Inspiration
till the very end.
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24. Gazing On Beauty
I open my eyes,
the blur fades away.
My hands are heavy.
My feet feel like clay.
For the beauty before me
astounds me; juggles my sight,
like a shinning diamond star
of pure blinding light.
Her long flowing hair;
her warm deep eyes;
her sweet succulent lips;
her beauty tells no lies -
For as amazing as she is on the outside,
she is as beautiful within.
To blemish such beauty,
would be the ultimate sin.
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25. Valentine
Roses are red,
violets are blue,
and there’s nothing
I would not do for you;
for you’re the light of my life;
the heart of my soul.
To love you forever,
is my only goal.
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26. True Love
Unable to find a gift suitable for you,
I give you my heart and soul,
everything I say and do.
As I write this letter I reveal
the true nature of my personality.
What I wish to be becomes a reality.
I am a true poet at heart
dedicated to perpetual art.
To you I wish to express my true love.
A love so great, that none other is above.
For I limitlessly love thee
by a thousand infinities times infinity.
Let me begin through and through
by delightfully describing you.
The eyes that you behold
are like diamonds amidst a flame of gold.
Like the sun and its warm wondrous light,
the sight of which brings me much delight.
If summer did take a solid form - if it would dare,
it could only take the form of your gloriously golden hair.
Your sweet seductive lips, I long to kiss.
An act that could only bring me endless bliss.
Your seductive smile and venerating voice
leaves me with no choice,
but to love you,
with a love forever true.
Your body and your face
with radiating grace,
resemble that of a goddess.
But not too proud; quite modest.
I’ll keep you in my heart until the end.
My one true love, one true friend.
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27. The Girl Next Door
Today I got a glimpse of
the girl next door.
Never have I been
so in love before.
Every time I see
that girl
my heart takes a trip
all around the world.
She has an effect on me
I just can’t explain.
She arouses my heart,
tickles my brain.
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28. Quest
You wonder what
I see in you.
You wonder if I’m playing
or if I’m true.
I am on a journey,
a quest I must travel alone,
trying to find myself
and my true home.
Before I answer you
I must complete my quest,
but for the time being,
I’ll be there for you
at your request.
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29. My Heart’s Key
Take the key
to my heart.
Unlock the door,
and promise we’ll never part.
More beautiful than diamond,
more precious than pearl.
You’re the most beautiful thing
in all the world.
Take my hand,
and promise me forever,
that you’ll love me always
and leave me never.
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30. Love Apart
What is this force that keeps us apart?
Working against us,
from the very start?
We try to be together.
But each time something gets in our way.
Nothing goes the way we planned it.
Nothing ever goes our way.
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31. Sensation
I wake in the morning
and hear your name.
When I sleep at night,
I hear the same.
I see your face
everywhere I go
what causes this
I don’t know.
Whenever I eat or drink,
I taste your lips.
It brings a smile to my face
when I remember your kiss.
I smell your perfume
whenever I breath fresh air.
I grow breathless
whenever you are near.
When I feel your touch
I’m in another world.
Day and night
it’s you I want to hold.
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32. Eve
You are eve of my garden;
the sour grapes of my vine;
the thorn in my rose bush;
the poison in my wine.
Like an angel from heaven
into my life you fell.
I should have known
you were a demon from hell.
You tempted me with your fruit,
and foolishly I ate.
You lured me into your web
using yourself as bait.
And around me you spun your threads
like a black widow spider.
With each spin,
your hold on me became tighter.
But I had delusions, I was doped.
You had me under your spell.
I was completely unaware
of the trap into which I fell.
To me it seemed like heaven
pure utter bliss.
Little did I know
yours was a poisonous kiss.
Until at last
out of this dream I awoke-
realizing it was a nightmare.
Your love was just a joke.
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33. Death from a Far
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34. Confined
I sit alone
in this little white room.
I wake every morning
to the same gloom.
They locked me up
and threw away the key.
The walls of this little white room
are all I ever see.
Through a small slot
slides in a small tray.
On it contains
my only meal for the day.
But how can I know a full day has passed,
or perhaps an entire week;
I see no sun.
Only the bulb in the room can speak.
They switch it on for hours
before they switch it off.
I huddle by the light,
like a poor lonely moth.
The light comes on
and then goes off again.
When it comes back on, a new day begins.
Or so they claim.
I sit alone
in this little white room.
Till the ends of my days,
I live this life of gloom.
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35. Washed Up
Like a confused child
lost between the realm of fantasy and reality,
I’m caught between the crossfire
of destruction and creativity.
The ink of my pen has run dry.
The ideas of my pen shall no longer be,
for I have lost the magical touch
of writing mystical poetry.
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36. Denounce
None of my children shall carry that name
upon their chest;
need they be
so evilly blessed.
To carry that name
is but a curse.
From the moment of birth
to be drawn in a hearse.
Sickly fame;
grotesque misfortune;
I detest thy name
and thy sickly ill fortune.
I will leave thee be
in thy wallowing sorrow.
Tomorrow a new name
I’ll go out to borrow.
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37. Death’s Dream
Two seconds before midnight,
Death finally let night take over.
At the stroke of midnight,
he unleashed plaque in their water.
He toured the terrain
claiming all life,
and marked out his territory
with his scythe.
At the edge of the forest,
at the bottom of the hill,
he glanced upon the town
with so many to kill.
With a chuckle and a laugh,
the beast took flight,
spreading over the town
panic and fright.
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38. Drowning Soul
Violence eats away at my soul.
Is it God before me
or the Devil I behold.
I stretch my hand out to the light,
but still I am falling.
Satan drags me down
while God’s name I am calling.
I’m caught in a sea of despair;
An ocean of greed, envy, and hate
To conquer the world,
The devil uses me as bait.
I’m caught in the middle,
I’m crying for help!
When will my chains break
When will my shackles melt?
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39. Poet’s Sorrow
The wish of every poet, songwriter,
and composer great
is to seal for themselves
a golden fate;
To achieve fame and fortune,
make Thy name do tell
before that time
to face the gates of hell.
The worst fate to fall
upon any of them,
is to die before completing
Thy final poem.
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40. Apocalypse
The end is upon me,
the demons have come.
My heart beats silently,
my bones are numb.
The gate has been opened.
He feeds on my fear.
His subjects attack me,
the Master of Death is here.
The gate of hell has opened.
It’s begging for my soul
I stand before the abyss.
I stand above the hole.
The fires of hell are raging.
The demons cry out my name.
My life and my soul
Satan wants to claim.
But I look up to God for courage.
My eyes streaming with tears.
My Lord comforts me,
and calms all my fears.
For in the Lord I place all my troubles.
In God I entrust my soul,
for love can overcome all
and grant all that I behold.
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41. Afterlife - After Death
How is it I find myself in hell?
-Died on the forth ring of the church bell.
A sinner great,
but undeserving of this fate.
A sinful life I did live;
my sins my brother did not forgive.
And I died by a knife, while defending my life,
wounded in that final strife.
A courageous battle I fought
but was stabbed beneath my cot.
And as the bells began to ring,
the Angel of Death did sing.
Although I wished to be undertaken by another,
I was buried by my priestly brother.
Here I am in hell suffering infinite pain
while on earth my slayer did remain.
Why I am here I do not understand;
I wish to be rescued by the Lord’s hand.
-To escape for eternity I must wait.
But alas the end of eternity is a non-existent date!
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42. Cosmos
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43. Non Existent
I am nothing;
without senses, without sight.
I am but darkness
in a place without light.
I exist nowhere;
I have no domain.
I am sanity
in a world gone insane.
I am chaos.
Neither great nor small.
I have no mass, or matter;
can neither float nor fall.
I do not exist.
My time is yet to come.
When I am sent forth,
all evil I must overcome.
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44. Winding Stairway
I sit and wonder...
On life I often ponder.
When will its mystery unfold?
When will its answers be told?
Is life a circle
as some people say?
An endless loop,
a continuous play?
Or a straight line,
start to end;
from birth to death
with no loop or bend?
Some consider it a step.
A climb from bottom to top.
At the end of the step
is where we must stop.
Perhaps it is a stairway,
winding straight up to the top;
circling eternally:
perhaps our journey shall never stop.
Life is a continuous journey,
like the growth of a tree.
Forever growing and changing,
continually.
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45. Creation
In the beginning there was darkness;
a void without light;
no matter or energy;
an eternal night.
All but a being,
powerful beyond compare.
Infinitely majestic;
knows all that is there.
Then bored of isolation;
driven by his creative thirst,
he decided to create
a wondrously marvelous universe.
With a momentous explosion
creation began.
The universe was born
with a mighty big bang.
In six billion years;
to him it seemed like six days;
he created a cosmos,
beautiful in all ways.
And we, his creations
marvel at the majesty
and share power
of God the divinity.
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46. Earth’s Anger
The burning rage
of all our darkest fears;
the icy shadows
of all mankind’s despairs;
The vengeful hatred
we have for each other;
we now bear blame
on the Earth, our mother.
He rages in our shadows,
breeds evil in our soul;
promises much wealth and riches,
much silver and gold.
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47. Author’s Note
To understand my poetry
is to understand me.
When you read between the lines,
that is when you’ll see...
When you listen to the words
that’s when you’ll hear.
When you feel with all your soul,
all doubt will disappear.
For my poetry reflects my heart,
my mind and my soul;
it reveals my thoughts,
my sorrows, my goals.
This unique and powerful art form
allows my deepest thoughts to emerge,
surfacing to the top
with a strong emotional serge.
For the person who understands my poems
but has never met me,
knows me far better than those who have known me for years
but don’t understand my poetry.
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