Artist Inspired

Starry Night

It was a night like never before
Everyone came out to see it.
The sky
It was a mix of blues like never before.
The moon, a perfect shape.
All the houses in town lit up
Just complementing the sky more.
But it was what was in the sky
The stars made the night perfect.
Made for one starry night.






The Sunflowers

People give them for different reasons.
Given to cheer someone up
Out of love, sorry, appreciation.
Its the color
The kind of yellow that cheers everyone up.
The smell that freshens the room up.
No matter the pot you put them in
You couldn't make sunflowers look bad.
Brightens your day like the sun
Why they are sunflowers.

Nighthawks

They called them "Nighthawks". No one really ever saw them out during the day, but you could find them at "their" place. It was called The Phillies, a cafe during the day, but turned into a pub like thing during the night. Except tonight was different, there was a third person there tonight, no one knew who the guy was. It was a small town so it was rare to see a stranger. He had been sitting there all night, hadn't said a single word other than ordering what he wanted to drink and periodically saying, "another one please". The waiter, Al, he knew the other two; Frank and Sally. Frank once again, just like every other night, continued to beg for Sally to give him a chance and go out with her, but once again Sally politely said no. It was a like a game between the both of them, Frank loved the chase and Sally loved the attention. They both found themselves wondering who the strange man was. Who was he, why wasn't he talking? No one knew the answers to these questions, and as the night went on they began to wonder more. Then, while no one was paying attention, all of the questions became clear when it happened... 

Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in the small town of Zundert, Netherlands. His father, Theodorus Van Gogh, was a Protestant Minister; and his mother, Anna Carberitus, whos' occupation is not known. Vincent went to village school and boarding school, but unfortunately did not finish secondary school. His downfalls were him falling in love with women he wanted to fix, but never could actually do it. He cut off his ear because he felt bad for threatening his friend, and he also had most likely had mental problems.

Out My Window

Straight ahead I see a bird bath in front of a large tree surrounded by different colored flowers.

To the left I see the large light brown deck with two lounge chairs and a grill sitting on it. 

Today I noticed something different; I noticed the dark sky filled with loud thunder claps giving a gloomy feeling.

I can always find at least one bird in the gardens if I look hard enough.

The flowers are freshly starting to bloom and the weather is becoming more warm and welcoming.

I can see it from the window, but I know its there. I know in the middle of the flowers, under the little oak tree there is a plaque. I know what it says, I have read it a 100 times before. I can see the words ¨For Kay¨ without even reading it.

"537 votes decide race, divide U.S."

The people of the nation sit around and wait for the verdict, the verdict that would decide the fate of the nation. A nation's destiny decided by 537 people, such a small sliver of the country held such a ginormous amount of people's fate in their hands. We had overcome segregation once before, never completely had gotten rid of racism. But people got angry and things started to change, more and more people wanted things back the old way. People began doing anything they could to get what they wanted, and they wanted segregation back. No one knew, let alone even expected for that to happen. It is the last thing the majority wanted, yet the minority took over. So there they were, sitting by the TV, waiting for the results, will the nation go back 100 years, or will humanity stay intact.

6 Word Memoir

Started over; did better than ever.

Talks too much, but can't stop.

I'm always dodging the wrong bullets.

Memorable Passage

“Age is a terrible thief. Just when you're getting the hang of life, it knocks your legs out from under you and stoops your back. It makes you ache and muddies your head and silently spreads cancer throughout your spouse.” 
 -Sara Gruen: Water for Elephants


I have always remembered this quote because if I am being honest, really freaks me out. I am only 17, but getting older is a scary thing to think about. Getting older means growing up, and that is a hard thing to do. You take on so much responsibility, and goes from what you want to what is best. Right now I have barely any responsibility at all, other than go to school, which is really nice having nothing to worry about. When I get older I am going to have to worry about bills, taking care of other people, and having a job at the same time. Right now, I am in the best shape I will be through out my whole life, emotionally and physically, and that getting taken away just because I have to grow  up is scary.