A foot's tap Is his music, A bird's chirp: That's his music. And at six, Vibrating his lips, Slapping his knees, And a clock's tick Puts Max to sleep. Mother's expletives Sound best With eyes shut. And a bottle's clink When thrown at the sink Is Max's music. Shutting one ear Then opening it again Changes …
Make A Scene With A Charater Exhibiting Really Bad Behavior
For the first time in 16 months, Kaitlyn feels young. Back in Afghanistan, age didn’t matter. Strength did. Strength, and how quickly you could make the right decision under extreme pressure, extreme heat. That’s what kept you alive. That’s why Kaitlyn, at age 19, is home and at the bar tonight, while Fran, and everyone …
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You get to be any singer you choose and sing one song in a live concert
The year is 1973 and there’s a line outside the door. I’m in the dressing room. It’s shoddy, but as of now, I really don’t know any better. Clarence is sitting on the couch. His eyes are closed as his fingers on the sax work their way through the set list. I call the band …
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Write a song.
DOING OKAY I think I’m doing much better The signs on the streets Look clearer now It's a brighter kind of day And everything seems To be going just right For the first time I’m doing okay I’m doing all right And I’ll throw the pills To the floor I don’t need them anymore I’m …
Write a story based on the title of your favorite song.
Mr. Brightside by The Killers James wears a white button down to work everyday. He works in an office. At 19, he swore he wasn’t the type, but ten years later, James sits at his desk staring at the keyboard. Five obituaries have to be sent to his editor before the noon hour. It’s 10:00 …
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Write about a song
Songs are like smells. They can bring back the most specific memories. The smell of chlorine reminds me of nothing else but staying at hotels during soccer tournaments. The smell of car exhaust reminds me going on auditions in the city as a child. The smell of Phoenix Axe Body Spray reminds of school dances …
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