In Janice Mirikitani's poem "Suicide Note" a young Asian American college student apologizes to her parents for not being perfect. ... The poem begins: How many notes written / ink smeared like bird prints in snow./ not good enough not pretty enough not smart enough / dear mother and father ./ I apologize/ for disappointing you / I've worked hard, / not good enough / harder, perhaps to please you.(373.1-9) Clearly the girl in this poem the girl is apologizing for much more than grades. ... She would be worthy of love because she associates strength, confidence, beauty and smar...

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After Mike's death his body was brought back to Mary's house, before he was buried. Mary lost a piece of herself when Mike died. She did not want to comprehend life without him. Mary gave away his clothes to strangers rather than giving to charity. This was a way for many to feel less grief. It was ...

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This is because some doctors take a Hippocratic Oath, but it is worth noting that this oath is only taken by a minority of practicing doctors. ... Of those who decided to take this medication, it is very interesting to note that almost 100% of participants were white. ... They are smart, educated individuals who make the well thought out decision that it would be best if they end their life free of pain and financial burden. ...

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