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It’s the calm of the morning, and I’m tired. The smooth and curving edges of the trail entertain my eyes as I hike towards my goal, the summit of Mt. Hyndman. It’s a kind trail, made of a cluster of aromas and a collage of colors. Sagebrush and young saplings add to the sensation of the vista. Sharp crackles occur beneath my feet as insects scamper around, frantically searching for minute fissures to conceal themselves in. Vibrant birds chirp cheerful melodies, and a stream trickles by whistling…

TITLE Catch Some Cowboys, Cactus and Crystals in Joshua Tree, California LEAD PARAGRAPH Just beyond the billowing smog and myriad freeways of the Los Angeles region, you'll find a peaceful surprise in Yucca Valley, home of the incomparably odd Joshua trees and J-Tree National Park, as well as the kitschy, quaint wild west wilderness of the high desert. You’ll encounter the mix of military from the Marine base in nearby 29 Palms, musical free-spirits, hippies, cowboys and solitary spiritualists…

As I step out onto the bluff, the cool southern breeze kisses my face. It is about 6:45 am, and I can see the sun playing peak-a-boo in the east. I often come out here to clear my mind. The bluff on Southern University’s campus is truly a magical place to be. It frequently offers guidance and a place to go when times get hard for students on campus. From the tree surrounding the river to the silent movement of the Mississippi River provides silent answers. Different shades of brown, blue, and…

stroke of breeze hit me. Then I saw the yellow bright sun setting and the blue and pink sky. I saw a shadow and ran to it. My face lit up and tears came down as I saw him sleeping on top of a maple tree. He was on a branch holding the white gloves. Then I asked myself “why? Why was he holding the gloves?…

I had an open-eyed dream, a kind of vision that I would like to share. The image out of focus that I saw took me back to the time when the primitive form of man touched land for his very first time leaving the water kingdom behind. Then a series of images flashed in front of my eyes showing the evolution from the crawling to the standing and all the mutations of the living energy called man. I saw the progression and the improvement of his presence and his demeanor reaching a tall elegant…

White, cotton candy like clouds across the blue green sky; the fading moon sits redundantly behind them. The sun has awakened and is quickly emerging through the foggy sky. The clouds creates a pleasant shade from the sun. Birds simultaneously tweet out to each other in a chorus, singing a soothing, beautiful tune. A graceful cock remind us that the day has just started with his song and a flock of pigeon flies swiftly across the open pasture, flowing beside the gentle breeze, back to…

Ah, I think to myself today we finally have a rainy day. I can hear the water drops from outside and know that it must be raining. I’m so excited that I want to jump up on to my cousin Ellie’s bed (who is sleeping next to me) and tell her it’s raining. I know she would be excited too, but would also try and hide that she was angry at me for waking her up so early. Instead, I slip out of the room without making a sound. My parents had already gone to start walking the streets of San…

Everything was silent. The only noise you could hear was the wind whistling and the sound of raindrops crashing down on the window. The night sky was black as ink, there was not a single star to be seen and there he was standing in the dark all alone watching the atmosphere change ferociously. The howling of the wind grew louder every minute. The raindrops grew larger. It was wet, dark, humid and scary. Mo saw the destruction of the Earth occur right beneath his eyes. Then all of a suddenthe…

from Aunty and Uncle's house to where a huge eucalyptus stood amid the scrub and the air was heavy with the scent of lemon. “Mm. Love the smell of these trees,” Penny said. She gazed up at the branches, stark gray against the blackness of the night sky. “Me too.” “Did you miss me?” “Course.” She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him close. “They destroyed everything. The observatory, dad's house, all of his files and papers—everything he worked for.” Storm could feel the wetness of her…

Grass under my stomach reminded me of our yard in Lousiana. Cool breezes sending chills up my back, while I`m laying on the trampoline. All I see is clouds of grey, the sky is upset. My friends laying beside me trying yo find images in the darkness of the sky. A field of a corn a few doors down. The smell of my neighbors jumblaya and apple barb pie fills the air. We are having dinner with them tonight. Today the flower`s crest the ground and tomorrrow they will be gone. We have a regular metal…