Not My Business by Niyi Osundare This poem is written by Niyi Osundare‚ a Nigerian poet‚ dramatist and literary critic. Being Born in Nigeria‚ one of the most linguistically and culturally secluded countries in the world‚ he learnt early in life the complexities and challenges of diversity. He was always a follower of the right to free speech and was a strong believer in the power of words‚ saying‚ "To utter is to alter". He had written a poem called "Not My Business" which Osundare used to object
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Memorable Trip Unit 1 Individual Project 3/29/2013 ENGL 106 By: Haley Henry My most memorable trip is when I went to Florida during the summer of 2004. The trip consisted of my mom‚ my stepdad‚ my two sisters‚ and me. We woke up at five o’clock in the morning to hit the road so we could beat the traffic. The ride was very long and boring but it was all worth it when I set my eyes on the ocean. At that moment‚ I was filled with joy and happiness and I could not wait for the
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In kindergarten‚ my class was asked‚ “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I drew a picture of an army and that was what I wanted to be. To this day my parents won’t let me forget that out of everything I could have aspired to be‚ I wished to be an army. I remember looking down the line and seeing pictures of ballerinas dancing‚ firefighters putting out a blaze‚ and astronauts leaping across the moon – careers that were seen as typical dreams of five-year-olds. When we are young‚ questions
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person. This to me describes my Mom‚ who is one of my many heroes and people I look up too. One of the many reasons that my Mom is my hero is because she is one of the most loyal people I know. Whenever I need her she is there with advice‚ love‚ and support. One of the examples of her loyalty is how she supports me no matter what. When I was having a tough time with school in elementary school‚ she was not mad at me for my falling grades. Instead‚ she helped me talk with my teachers to figure out how
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days celebrated in my country. Such as Tet holiday‚ beginning from January the first on the Lunar Calendar National holiday‚ Septemper the second Independence day‚ April 30th 2. Which is your favourite and why? I like Tet holiday the most because I can meet my cosins‚ relatives‚ friends who live far away. People get together to eat‚ drink‚ and entertain themselves . I also receive “lucky money” in red envelopes. Besides‚ I take part in many traditional customs with my family such as cooking
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was born ‚ A journey of mine started New chapter has built living in my hands today A journey to life molded with grace In the age of nothing Valued and taught by passion Starting my new days and facing eachsteps in different pathways My Journey is what the future holds It might be hard for me but there is something that makes me strong With God’s love and power‚ Whatever it takes my journey will never break. Hey there! Each one of us have
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MY HOLY WEEK CELEBRATION During April we celebrated the Holy week. It is when Jesus Christ was crucified and died under Poncioplilate and rose again after three days. Hundreds of people belong to the church to get to the great unwashed‚ they prayed and thanked Jesus for saving the world from sins and temptation. There are many devoted and believe the power of Jesus Christ. Perhaps processions are also held with prayers too. In that respect are different saints‚ showing up. From this day‚ probably
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OUTLINE: Topic sentence: My hometown is a place in Dong Thap Province. This place is developing. The first‚ My hometown is more advantage to live + Fresh air. not pollution from industrial or traffic. + Product. cheap and safety + Travel. the place for tourism so living cost is cheap . The second‚ although this place is more advantage ‚it’s also have disadvantage. + a lot of storm damage my hometown especially in summer. + work . less company or industry. people only work with
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My Grandmother Growing up‚ the person who has affected many the most is my grandmother. Hazeline is my true inspiration. My grandmother has been my biggest supporter in everything that I have done in my life. Hazeline‚ is the one who we call “the rock” of our family she keeps the family together when things aren’t easy. She knows exactly how to make us all laugh when we’re not having an amazing day. She is overall a great person. People value her a lot with all the wisdom she gives them‚ the things
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My Mom My mom‚ Martaba is 50 years old. She is beautiful lady with black curly hair‚ snub nose covered with freckles‚ and slightly protruding ears that makes her even more beautiful. Her eyes are very remarkable: they are very unusual‚ almond shaped and green. She is not tall‚ but at the same time‚ she is very agile‚ moves faster than any women of her age‚ and she is professional cook. My mom has a very contagious laugh that makes everyone laugh and a charming smile with adorable dimples
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