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Literary SUNSET Slowly the sun sank in the far west. The fiery red ball of flame hovered over the limitless horizon. Across the face of the sphere scudded dark, deep clouds of purple. Time seemed to take a breath and then life flowed on unceasingly. Lower now, the sun con¬ tinued on its journey for a night of rest below the horizon. Framed in soft and glowing pink, the dark clouds stopped to rest for the night. Soft, scarlet clouds drifted as though lulled by a lullaby. Thin veils of golden-pink floated -amidst its fellow clouds as a graceful dancer weaves among her companions. The sun does not seem quite so angry now. His face of flame has turned a softer scarlet rose. As it slips below the horizon it casts a soft light over every living thing. The utter majesty; the holy appearance of the sunset’s beauty, causes man to stop and drink in the splendour, beauty, and grace of nature. —Carol Strandlund, Grade Nine. AN INTERESTING DREAM Dreams have been the fascination of young and old of all time. They bring reality to that which otherwise is cold and unreal. In this way, dreams bring happiness and enjoyment to the common man. There are two kinds of dreams: (1) a vivid picture created by our imagination, commonly known as day-dreaming, and (2) the images which form in the core of our brains when we are asleep. The dreams that you and I mean when we are generally speaking are the image formed in our brains when we are sleeping. Dreams of this type are usually caused by intense concentration or studying, or over-eating directly before bedtime. The most interesting and “educational dream” that I ever had, occurred on the night of March 15, 1959. Throughout the day I had been studying for my history exam, iind was quite exhausted when I finally retired. No sooner had I lain down when one of my school-mates appeared. He said that he knew how to get the history exam, which we were to write the next day. Almost reluctantly I got out of bed and went with him. We walked to he school and sneaked around to the back. After a nerve racking time, we had finally succeeded in opening a window. He went in while I stayed outside. Almost instantly he returned, clutching the prized possession; our history exam. Then he scam¬ pered out the window and we happily went home. The next day when we came to school there was a big commotion, and we heard that someone had come into the school during the night, since the window was still open, and had apparently taken a history paper. When we came to write our exam, our history teacher made a new one, much harder than the old. We all “flunked.” I was shocked. I had never “flunked” before. When Mum and Dad heard about this . . . A sudden ringing resounded through the haze. Suddenly I didn’t know where I was. I rubbed my eyes. Mother called, “Leo. shut off that alarm and come down for break¬ fast.” Only then did I realize that I had been dreaming. I went to write my history exam, so much the wiser for the night’s “experience.” To my surprise and astonishment, the paper was identical to the one that we! had stolen in my dream, or was it a dream? People who believe in dreams are considered to be foolish, and yet, how many dreams seem true? Some times from a dream we can learn a lesson which serves us in the future. Dreaming is just a fantacy of the imagination, and yet, some times they serve a purpose. Leo Ledohowski, Grade Twelve. GOING AGAINST POPULAR OPINION It takes real courage to go against popular opinion. There are various reasons for this. Most prominent} of all is the fear of being made the object of ridicule or the victim of teasing. Some times you are classed as different or odd, which in a few cases leads to the dropping of social activities or being left out of them entirely.
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The majority of people wouldn’t dare to do anything that the crowd could class as different, but make smart remarkst about those who do. It all boils down to the fact that in our modern world there is a tremendous number of “followers” for the few “leaders” we possess. There is a lack| of the two qualities which provide the variety for interesting living. These are individualism and originality. The sooner these are developed and used, the better life will be. —Sherry Carnahan, Grade Ten. LAKE FRONT IN THE MOONLIGHT The lake front in the moonlight was a beautiful sight. The moon’s beam made a solid silver path across the gently rippling water. Along the shore, the black pines stood; dark sentinels along the margin of the division of land and water. Deep purple shadows cloaked the small white cottages along the expansive sheen of the silver-white sand. The air was clean and tang-filled with the earthy pine odour, and the fragrance of distant flower meadows pervaded the air. Only the soft slap of the ever-moving water or the occasional call of a loon disturbed the tranquility. —May Edwards, Grade Twelve. THE DISADVANTAGES OF HAVING EARS Even though ears are one of our most important senses, they have several dis¬ advantages. Some of the prime disadvantages are that they get dirty so quickly, they are the prime targets for teachers’ vengeance, and they often hear things they shouldn’t hear. Ears; the curse of small boys! We have all heard the familiar cry from Mother, Junior, back to the bathroom and wash your ears, or else I will.” Did you ever know a small boy who liked to Wash his ears? They are rarer than a woodpecker with twin bills. However, when boys grow older, they seem to wash their ears. Wonder why? Another of the great disadvantages of having ears is that they are one of the main targets for a teacher’s vengeance. Suppose you have turned around for a quick chat to your neighbour—the teacher is stealthily sneaking (my alliteration) up behind you. Suddenly you are lifted up by your ears and turned around. Your poor ears are sore, red, and about an inch longer. Your head has now lost its streamlined shape, and it isn’t your fault; the fault lies with the misshapen ears. However, the greatest disadvantage of ears is that they often hear things they were not meant to hear. People occasionally talk about you behind your back. If you were to hear this it might prove embarrassing to both parties concerned. As a result you might lose the person as a friend. That is why I consider ears to be a great disadvantage. , —Tom Cook, Grade Eleven. WESTWARD HO! Far away in a land by the sea, It is there where my heart longs to be. In a land where the mountains stand high, The birds gaily sing as they fly. By the pines, on the mountains beside, By the river that runs deep and wide, It is there, where the violets grow, It is there, in the west, I will go. —Barry Bruce, Grade Twelve. INVENTIONS There once lived a man named Ford, Old pieces of tin he did hoard. He put them together— With long throngs of leather And made a “darn” monster that roared. —Jean Kienas, Grade Ten.
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