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Listen

A Poem by Alice Walker

So many sounds float throughout the world. From the bangs of guns on the battlefields To the melodies sung by a child with their friends. But why d..

I will wait for eternity.

A Story by Alice Walker

I wait on the bridge for you as the rain pours down upon my head. In my head I knew I should have left hours ago, but my heart would not let me leave..

Requiem of a Dream

A Poem by Alice Walker

Sweet lullabies from my dreams Ring gently in my ears as I danced. I had no true partner in my waltz But to me, my shadow was dancing along. Sun..

My Love Will Last Even Through Death.

A Story by Alice Walker

'The sky shouldn't be so bright blue, it should be grey and raining because of today, just like the day she died,' I thought to myself furiously. T..

Puppet

A Poem by Alice Walker

Pleasing the crowds with false smiles and emotions. Useless unless my cruel puppeteer pulls upon my strings. Playing the crowds as fools, never forg..

Trusting

A Poem by Alice Walker

Trying to believe everyone is good, no matter what anyone says. Respecting that everyone doesn't have to tell their darkest secrets. Understanding t..

Rain

A Poem by Alice Walker

Rain pounds loudly against the glass, Echoing in my small bedroom as I stare at the ceiling. Pitter-patter-pitter-patter Goes the rain as it falls ..

Why?

A Poem by Alice Walker

"Why?" That seems like the question people often ask. But what if you heard the questions often asked by someone who nearly always forgotten. How woul..