You could literally spot the shooting sparks coming from her eyes. ... "Knowing you are alive is watching on every side your generation's short time, falling away as fast as rivers drop through air and feeling it hit.... Time does not stop for anyone and as we grow older you realize how fast it truly goes. Annie's days were becoming shorter with more and more to learn every day. ... Some will intend to participate in illegal activities, even though, they know it is wrong in their eyes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

However, there seems to be no time to just sit outside, play or watch their children grow-up, free play is a concept of the past. ... No grave harm ever came to them as elders in their community are watching. ... Neighborhood watch signs are being taken down. ... Do I dare go down the slide? ... People had their eyes on the children while others didnt care what they were doing as long as it wasnt in front of their home. ...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He never had any real words with her, but everyday he would watch until she came out her front door across the street. ... Mangan's sister then said that she would not be able to go due to a retreat in her convent, but the young boy promised that he would go and bring something back for her. ... "(23) His body was overcome: "My eyes were often full of tears (I could not tell why) and at times a flood from my heart seemed to pour itself out into my bosom... The boy soon realized that the shops were all closed except for a few scattered about. ... These are the same forces that are also r...

• Word Count: 1136
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School