In The Cellist of Sarajevo, author Steven Galloway tells the stories of three people in the war torn town of Sarajevo: Kenan, trying to get water for his family; Dragan, travelling to the bakery where he works to get bread; and Arrow, a sniper, trying to protect the cellist from the enemy snipers.  In […]

I am from cleats, from Adidas and Nike I am from the plain, brown, discreet homes that line the roads. I am from the trees, the short scratchy grass in my backyard. I am from church on Christmas, and wiry hair, from Gwyn, and Brenda, and MacGregor alike. I am from control freaks and dreamers. […]

For a Wedding: A Drinking Song, W.B. Yeats This poem would be good for a groom’s poem to his bride because it is a beautiful and poetic way to express his love for her. It completely represents the feeling of love and happiness that is found at weddings. It shows that love is all that […]