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A Psalm of Life

Tell me not in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem.Life is real, life is earnest!And the grave is not its goal:Dust thou art, to dust returnest,Was not spoken of the soul.Not enjoyment and not sorrow,Is our destined end or way:But to act, that each tomorrowFind us farther than today.Art is long, and time is fleeting,And our hearts, though stout and brave,Still, like muffled drums, are beating,Funeral marches to the grav
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"A valuable friend runs to you no matter what obstacles he may face".Name: Prasad Ratnayake.How we became friends.: We first met at a Cricket Match.After the match we met and spoke and found things that were common to both of us.Why we stayed friends: He used to call me daily to inquire how I was and if I forget he would feel very hurt but wouldn't show.If he hears that something is troubling me he would be the first person to ask me if I needed any help.He would leave all his work and be by my
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This is an essay written by one of my students.At last the half-heaven and half-hell season is just a magical prelude to the climax of our suspenseful tale. An end of bitter pasts of ex's, an end of high school crushes and an end of embarrassing scold such as "IV-Rizal, you never failed me. You never failed to disappoint me..." (Ouch!). Finally.. frustrations of teachers will finally come to a permanent stop. And surely I'll crave to replay this scene of my mortal existence.Time to say bye. To m
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This is an essay written by one of my students.At last the half-heaven and half-hell season is just a magical prelude to the climax of our suspenseful tale. An end of bitter pasts of ex's, an end of high school crushes and an end of embarrassing scold such as "IV-Rizal, you never failed me. You never failed to disappoint me..." (Ouch!). Finally.. frustrations of teachers will finally come to a permanent stop. And surely I'll crave to replay this scene of my mortal existence.Time to say bye. To m
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THE STRUGGLE

Sometimes, struggle is what we need in life. If our life is so smooth, it will be hard for us to realize how strong we are ... Let's take consideration on these thing.You need the strength, and life puts forward difficulties for you to overcome.You need the intelligence, and life grants you the brain and hands to work.You need the bravery, and life offers you challenges to conquer.You need the tolerance, and life brings you people to help.You need the favor, and life gives you opportunities.You
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Successful Language Learners

Some people seem to have a skill in learning languages. they can pick up new vocabulary, master rules or grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quicky than others. They do not seem to be any more intelligent than others, so what makes language learning so much easier for them ? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners we may discover a few of the techniques which make language learning easier for them.First of all, successful language learners are indep
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Heredity, Effort and Will

Here is Sam's Writing Challenge no. 1Question--- It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, & others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.Discuss both these views & give your own opinion.

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Heredity, Effort and Will

I must say that while it is true for some people born natural talents to be great in music, sports or any faculty they chose, I believe

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Waisak Day

Waisak Day is the Buddhist holly day. The Buddhist follower to celebrate the anniversary of Buddha Gautama. The festival commemorated when the fullmoon. Three major historical events are celebrated on Waisak such as: the first is the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. The second is the acceptance of the divine revelation under the Bodhi tree. And the third is the journey of Siddhartha Gautama to heaven. The Buddhist follower called Tri Suci Waisak. In Indonesia, the largest Buddhist temples, Candi Men
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After A WhileAfter a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul,And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security,And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises,And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child,And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.After a wh
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Some people who study English may encounter the difficulty with keeping their motivation for study English. I am one of them. I usually don't speak English except for English class.So,why do I study English?Because I like it. This is the only reason for studying English.Today, my family and I went to the museum and we found the guy who couldn't speak Japanese and he had something to ask for the person at the counter.But they didn't seem to like comunicate.So, I tried to help them in English and
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Speaking English on skype

Hi everyone,I come from Taiwan,Taipei, and like most of you, I join here for practicing English. I am in upper-intermediate level, not very fluent in speaking, but I try hard to overcome this, so if you are interested in having a chat with me, feel free to add my ID in skype "peggy.s0130", hope we would have a good time.Peggy
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The Voyage...

Many a sleepless nights I’ve led of late,Like a maniac I stay awake,Brewing inside me is a restless storm,Day by day growing intense in form .It’s a complete sight,That I both love and despite.I stutter as I speak,A little sympathy is what I seek.A saga when relived and retold,Turns the limbs numb and heart cold.The surface to see is smooth enough,But as I advance I huff and puff.Because under every calm sealies hidden an untamed tempest,Try as you might,You can't put it to rest.But I have set s
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Mayumi's Poem no. 7

GOOD LIFE Pictures, Images and Photos

 

Life is so Good

 

So good the wind that blows

... so good it takes away my woes

So good the water's splash

... so good it purifies my sights

 

So good the clouds in the skies

... so good they bring my dream so high

So good the raindrops in the summer

...  so good they quench my thirst little by little

 

So good the flowers beside the road

... so good they smell so fragrant to my nose

So good the leaves in the trees

... so good they wave their hands in a glee

 

So good the music that fills the airs

... so good

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Kuningan Day

Ten days after Galungan Day Balinese Hindu followers will celebrate the prosperity day of "Kuningan". Kuningan, which falls on Saturday (Saniscara), is the day when Gods and Goddesses accompanied by the holy ancestral spirits (pitara) come down to earth again to bless the people and the universe. It is believed that they will return to heaven in the midday. On this day, Balinese people do self-introspection by doing a meditation for human's prosperity. To the Balinese Hindu followers, the Kuning
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The Dual Personality

masksInside me resides someone,He however has two faces, not one.Both of them are a part of me,But the contrast lies in their attitude you see.The first one to name is Mr. Pessimist,Adversary to him stands Mr. Optimist.The ever going clash between them is a part of my life,Sometimes is joy,sometimes strife.Mr. Pessimist shouts- “You are useless, no good at all.”,It gives him immense pleasure to see my downfall.Always pulling my leg, when I’m trying to stand,Under his reign, things can never be grand.
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My Story

My name is Mohan Rajaratnam and I was born into a non-Christian family. Before I came to know the Lord I had no idea about what true religion was. In 1997 however, I began attending youth meetings at the YMCA fort with a few friends.Through this I had the opportunity to participate in mission camp conducted by a German missionary group which had come to Sri Lanka. At this mission camp I met Brandon Lilley a 24 -year old German who I made friends with.Subsequently he began to talk to me about the
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Rainy nostalgia.....

Getting soaked to the bone in the rains. A pleasant and sordid experience at the same time. On one hand the showers make you all shivery while on the other they tend to relate to your being somehow.But its one of the best seasons of the year,this rainy season.Seems to wash you and your worries away as well....The tiny drop dripping from a rooftop seems to say a lot. It appeared from the boundless skies and to this will it return. Obviously, its glory is not everlasting. Somewhat like us; humans.
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Between Like, AFFECTION, love?

When you LIKE someone, you want to have it for their own ur egoism When you AFFECTION someone, you'd love to make him happy and not for yourselfWhen you LOVE someone, you'll do anything for his happiness even if you have to sacrifice your soulWhen you LIKE someone and be with her then you will ask, "Can I kiss you?"When you AFFECTION someone and be with her then you will ask, "Can I hold you?"When you love someone and be there and you'll be clutching his hand ...LIKE is when he cries, you will s
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