Family and Friends Poetry

As I said in the last one, poetry about family and it's importance- for everyone. All of us need a little comfort at some points in life, and for those of you who don't, may these poems comfort you.

Friends


Friends listen,
Friends forgive,
Friends are there to help you live,
Never afraid,
To lend a hand,
They try to make you feel quite glad,
Even when your feeling blue,
Your friends are there,
So loyal and true,
They always hate to see you blue.


Pets Who Care


I walk in my house,
Tired out from play,
My pets are there to help me out,
All throughout the day.
My puppy brings my pillow in,
And I lay down my head,
My kitty brings the cookie tin,
And tucks me into bed.
And if I have a nightmare,
Mom is there for me,
But every single little pet,
Is part of family.


Happy New Year!
Maddie

A Trip To NJ

Hello from NJ! Though I am away from my normal Think A Thought base, I can still do my writing due to my Grandma's new internet connection. So for the rest of the week, everyone will be getting regularly scheduled Think A Thoughts.

It's good to be back with my family, back where I came from. Everyone is always happy when we go up there, and it's nice to get away from things, to relax. We always get a good meal, love, and a good family get-together. It's nice to see old friends again.

To finish this very special Think a Thought, I am going to give you a poem about family and it's importance. The next Think a Thought will also be family, holiday, and happiness related in poetry. Here we go. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
Maddie

Family


Family is important,
Family is true,
Even if your far away,
They're always there for you,
If your sick they'll heal you,
But not with medicine,
They'll heal you with they're loving care,
To show you that they're always there.

Christmas

Christmas was a big success for me and my family. We all made out like bandits in the gift section, and also in the candy section. My stocking was stuffed to the brim with candy ... as was Ashleigh's. You should have seen her face when she bit into a lemon gummy bear! She spat it out right away.

Now, not only were our stockings stuffed, but under the tree was stuffed too! Me and Ashleigh had a great time opening all our stuff up, but not before I gave Mom and Dad their presents. I had given Mom and Dad their gifts in the form of gift baskets. They enjoyed them.

Some of my favorite gifts that I got were: My radio, along with some CD's Dad gave me. My Wizard101 game card, which gave me  a Sun palace ( a very large and cool Wizard101 house ), a giraffe pet, and tons of other stuff. I also liked my Littlest Petshop toys I got, which included a tree house set up.

Well, all in all, that's how my Christmas went. It was a very nice one. I hope your Christmas went well too.

Maddie

More Poetry, Sorry

I am very sorry about this, but I am listening to my history as I type. Poetry is easiest. So sit back and enjoy. Once again, sorry.

History

The pieces of our long-lost world,
All our mysteries are unfurled,
Cleopatra mummified,
Museums hold it all,
Long lost sculptures,
Bits of bone,
History is here.

The Free Man

Fred was free,
He could run,
He could laugh and have some fun,
He had no taxes and no bills,
His whole world was full of thrills,
He could eat and walk away,
No money did he have to pay.
This may seem like fantasy,
But someday,
Our world will get there.

Poems, Poems, and More Poems

The Lighthouse

The ship sails by,
The lighthouse glows,
The ship sails on,
But lighthouse knows,
That those who do not heed her glows,
They shall be lost forever.

Christmas Time

Snow and ice,
Sugar and spice,
Christmas time draws near,
Cookies dipped in sugar,
And apple pie with cream,
A bowl of mashed potatoes,
Can put you in a dream.
A turkey stuffed with stuffing,
Dances out of view,
Then mistletoe and holly,
Hung above a pew,
A midnight mass is stunning,
From a choir view.

The Forest Mountain

Deep in a forest,
Beyond the sky,
There is a place where you can fly,
Go to the mountaintop,
Up in the clouds,
Let your troubles go,
Free fall through a sky of blue,
And know that you won't hit,
When gravel bottom comes around,
You'll float right through the air.

Lucky Pup

I am watching my owner type on her machine again. It seems that it's all she ever does! All I get is LUCKY! GET OUT! LUCKY! LUNCH! EAT IT NOW! As it is stuffed in my face. Now I am taking a nap. It has been a long day. I was out in the woods again; I caught whiff of a good scent and followed it all the way up to a dead mouse. I carried the mouse back with me and laid it in the front yard to gnaw on, but I was called in for lunch.

Lunch was decent, I much prefer table food, but what am I to do? I am still small. My biggest adventure today was when I got chased by a pack of wolves ... OK, I am exaggerating a little. I just went over to the neighbors and  got chased by Misty a little.

I am really worn out from all of this. I am going to take a well deserved nap. Don't bother me! I bite when you wake me up while I am dreaming! GRRR! OWNER! STOP THAT RACKET! YOU'LL WAKE THE PUPPY!!!

(Maddie)

Christmas Ball

Today I had big time fun with Ashleigh and Dad. We held the very first Nef family Christmas ball! I spent a lot of time getting Ashleigh dressed up in one of my old nightgowns so it looked like she had a dress with flounces in it. Then I put on a fancy dress myself, and went downstairs to set up the "ballroom".

The ballroom was the living room. I magically turned it into a ballroom by turning on some small lights and our tree. Then I set the table so it looked nice, and practiced dancing with Ashleigh ( Who by the way is now a dancing star ).

I was going to make a secret dessert, but Dad said no to it. I instead ended up making a cherry jello that STILL isn't ready. But aside from that, the night went great. Dad dressed up, and all of us danced. We ate meat pie for dinner, and hershey kisses for dessert. If you think you can handle the stress of a ball, than go ahead and try one. Good luck to you!

Maddie

Haircut

Yesterday I went for my second haircut in my entire life! I know it's hard to believe it, but I am 10 and have only had my hair cut twice. Once upon a time, I used to have hair that hung down passed my butt. But that was way back when.

When I was 8, I got my first haircut ( let's skip the story in which Mom tries to cut my hair, and gives me a yucky do. ) Anyway, I thought my hair was pretty short then. I got it cut to shoulder length. It was nice, but it still got too many tangles. But yesterday, I found out about real shortness of hair.

I first had to have all my knots removed, which was a real bummer. But from there on out was fun. I got my hair cut shorter than last time ( because family reads I won't tell how short), and Dad says it frames my face well. I owe it all to my wonderful nanny, Nancy, who took me for my haircut. Thank you very much!

Merry Christmas,
Maddie

I Wish You A Merry Christmas

This think a thought is very special. I am wishing everyone I know a very merry Christmas, for family and friends alike.

Grandma, I cherish every time I visit you. I look forward to visiting you and Grandpa in NJ for New Year's. Merry Christmas!

Aunt Michelle, I enjoy spending time with you and Uncle Rick when we visit. You always find something fun and creative for us to do. I will see you at New Year's. Have a lovely Christmas!

To all the rest of my family, have a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. See you soon!

Hanshi and Shihan, thank you very much for the karate lessons. They have taught me greatly. Merry Christmas!

To all my friends and teachers, thank you for the lessons you have taught me, and for the friendship that will never be forgotten. Have a Merry Christmas!

To Beth, my nanny, thank you for all the lessons you have taught me. You will never be forgotten. I am sorry about your recent loss. Merry Christmas!

To Nancy, my nanny, thank you so much for my haircut. You have taught me many valuable lessons. I don't know how I can ever pay you back. Love ya! Merry Christmas!

For all of my readers and followers, have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I know I will.
To my Mom, Dad, and sister, I will always love you, and I am sorry for all the wrong things I have done this year, as I know there have been quite a few. I forgive you for any wrong you have done this year also.

Merry Christmas, ( and a happy new year)
Maddie

Poems A-many

Ok, I am getting wrapped up in poetry, but I can't help it. There is a poetry contest for a game I play, Wizard101, and the grand prize is $60 worth of crowns ( an in game currency.)! Writing for my blog helps me get inspired. I will let you know if I win or not when the time comes, but for now, enjoy the poetry!

Good and Plenty ( I cannot stress how good Good and Plenty are. )

Pink and white,
Candy covered,
Yup, your right!
Good and Plenty,
Good and Plenty,
Eat 'em all night!

The Junkyard

My house is like a junkyard,
With clutter everywhere,
Even if you look outside,
You'll know a dog lives there.
There's wood chips on the walkway,
And clothing on the stairs,
And downstairs in the office,
Rocking music blares.
My house is like a junkyard,
With treasures to be found,
The only time it's quiet,
Is when I'm sleeping sound.

I'm Sick
I've got a scratchy throat,
And my head aches like a rock,
My feet are cold as ever,
And the puppy stole my sock.
I'm told I need a medicine,
But which type is right?
Grape is just plain yucky,
And the cherry's for the ducky,
The raspberry's to blame,
And banana has no aim,
So I am sent home with no medicine for me.
Then my Mom looked in the cupboards,
 And she saw something I'd like,
She pulled it down and showed me;
It was orange for the tyke,
I was a little doubtful,
And thought it would be bad,
But if I had not tasted it,
Boy would I be mad.
The medicine, it cured me,
And here I am right now,
Hoping that tomorrow,
I won't look like a cow.

More Poetry

I am having a super poem idea, and I am going to share it with you. Here are a few more poems for you!

Lucky pup was out to play,
It had snowed quite hard that day,
The ground was gone and full of white,
The snow piles, they were quite a sight.
The puppy was up to his knees,
In stuff that really made him sneeze,
But then his owner called him in,
But Lucky pup,
Shall be out again.

Time, time, there's not enough,
No more time to do fun stuff,
Times to eat and times to rest,
Times to eat and times to test,
You'd think that I'd be sick of time,
But I've run out of things to rhyme,
Simply 'cause I've got no time.

I'm, Dreaming, of A White... WHAT!?

I know it seems impossible, but up here, in the state of snow before Halloween, there is no snow to be found! So much for a white Christmas. This is the first time in my life I have ever had a not white Christmas. The weather better shape up, 'cause if it doesn't, I'm gonna get mad! Christmas isn't Christmas without snow angels and snowmen. So, if you are bored of no snow, here are some things you can do to cheer up.

1. Go on the computer. It exercises your brain most of the time. If you like playing games, a good place to start is www.miniclip.com. It has a large variety of games, and you'll be sure to find one you like.
2. No computer? No problem. Try practicing something you've never done before, like the hula hoop. I got quite good at it with one days practice.

3. If it's nice weather, you can take a short walk. These are especially fun when you bring your pet if you have one. If not a pet, see if a friend can come with you.
4. Go to a friend's house, or have a friend come to yours. You'll think of something fun to do.
5. If your STILL complaining that there is nothing to do, GO CLEAN YOUR ROOM! AND I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT THERE IS NOTHING TO DO AGAIN! EVER!

Well, not really.

Cya later,
Maddie

The World of Byzantium 3 Page Report- Enjoy!

The World of Byzantium, Compare and Contrast: Why did the East succeed while the West failed? A 3 page report, by Madison Nef

Constantine, the first Christian emperor, founded Constantinople, a second Rome,  in what is now Turkey. He lost Rome to the Ostrogoths because he focused on Constantinople more than his own city. Constantine made Constantinople the capital of the East. He set it up between two seas, so it was basically safe.

The emperor in the West, Honorious, did not take good care of his land. He lost it to barbarians. Alaric, one of the trusted people, is sent to Italy to kill. He does not, just scavenges for food. He quickly becomes an enemy. Stilicho, a successful army leader, was the hero of the Goths for helping them take over Rome. The barbarians were let into Rome as they were good for an army. The Rhine river froze, and armies were sent over to stop Alric from killing people.

Stilicho is executed by Honorious, which causes uproar with the barbarians because Honorious has executed one of their kind. They join Alaric. Attila the Hun is the leader of the barbarian group called the Huns.  They wreak havoc for Italy until the Pope ceases battle by talking to Attila. The Huns collapsed after Attila killed himself by over indulgence. His wife was blamed, but he had killed himself. That is the fall of the West Roman empire.

Attila

Attila the Hun was the mighty and ferocious leader of the Huns. He led them for 19 years, and would have led them longer had it not been for his death in early 453 A.D.. He was described:  Short of stature, with a broad chest and a large head; his eyes were small, his beard thin and sprinkled with grey; and he had a flat nose and tanned skin, showing evidence of his origin. He is described clearly like an Asian, though there is no surviving proof of what he looked like. His name in Bulgarian is translated “ universal ruler”, but this still proves nothing of his origin.

 Attila planned to attack the Visigoths by making alliances with the Emperor Valentinian III, since he had a good portrait in the west already. Valentinian’s sister, Honoria, sent Attila a letter and her engagement ring as a plea for help so she would not have to marry a Roman man she did not love. Attila, taking the message as a marriage offer, sent for her at once. He asked for half of the empire as a dowry, but Valentinian would not allow it. His mother forced him into exile rather than kill his sister.

Constantine

Constantine was the 57^th Roman emperor. He ruled 306-337 A.D.. He defeated emperors Maxentious and Licinious during civil wars in his reign. He started a ‘ New Rome ‘ named after himself, Constantinople, in 330. He is known for being the first Christian emperor, and turned from Pagan belief, though most emperors were supposed to dress the same, eat the same, look the same, and have the same beliefs. He changed the belief.

Just after Easter 337, Constantine became seriously ill. His wish before death was to be baptized in the Jordan River, and he started leaving Constantinople for hot baths in the town his mother lived in. On the way back one day, he died, leaving his wish behind.

Why The East Didn’t Fall

The Eastern empire was under the reign of Constantine. He was balancing the use of coinage, unlike the West, were gold was doing poorly. After defeating the Visigoths in 332, he reconquered Dacia, and was planning to attack Persia next. When Attila the Hun died, Constantine had a stable relationship with the remaining Huns, who would later fight in the Roman armies.

After many reigns, Justinian I came around. He survived an ample attack on his palace in which over 6% of his own men and townspeople died. He had a very wise wife named Theodora, whom people disliked. The emperor had married her for her wisdom, not for her beauty. He depended on her to help him run the kingdom.

The Persians proved to be a handful, so Justinian gave them 11000 pounds of gold in order that they would not attack. In doing this, he was able to set his attention on the West, which needed help.

Comparison of the Eastern and Western Portions of the Roman Empire

Quality	Eastern	Western
Population	Dense	Sparse
Society	Urban	Tribal
Education	Literate	Oral
Law	Written	Customary
Economy	Commercial	Agricultural
Exchange	Money	Barter
Living standard	Wealthy	Poor
Language	Koine	Mixed

As you can see from above, the West was not doing too good.  The East had riches, good citizenship, everything. The West, however, had poor money, teaching, etc.

Justinian

Justinian was the great Roman emperor. He ruled 527-565. He is known for his great ambition to reconquer the lost western half of the Byzantine empire. He married a beautiful young woman named Theodora, who was very smart and helped him run the kingdom. He almost depended on her.

 Justinian was one of the most important figures of late antiquity and the last Roman Emperor to speak Latin as a first language. Justinian was struck by the plague  in the early 540s but recovered. Theodora died in 548, perhaps of cancer, at a relatively young age; Justinian outlived her by almost twenty years. Justinian, who had always had a keen interest in theological matters and actively participated in debates on Christian doctrine, became even more devoted to religion during the later years of his life.

When he died, on the night of November 13–14 of the year 565, he left no children. He was succeeded by Justin II, who was the son of his sister Vigilantia, and married to Sophia, the niece of Empress Theodora. Justinian's body was entombed in a specially built mausoleum in the Church of the Holy Apostle.

All in all, the Eastern empire was better in many ways than the Western.  The West let all of the following happen:

• ·         Gold runs out, and currency becomes brass, and not precious metal anymore.
•               Barbarian army that rebels
• ·         Not good army base
• ·         No good living situations

The East did not let their money conditions get out of hand. They stuck with gold and survived. They had basically everything that the West did not.

The Fall of Rome

 Constant warfare required heavy military spending. The Roman army became over-stretched. The barbarians, who had been conquered, and other foreign mercenaries were allowed to join the Roman army. This over-used gold. The Government was constantly threatened by bankruptcy. The cost of defending the Empire, the failing economics, heavy taxation and high inflation was another reason why the Roman Empire fell. The majority of the inhabitants of the Roman Empire failed to share in the incredible prosperity of Rome.

 The flow of gold to pay for luxury goods led to a shortage of gold to put in Roman coins. Roman currency was devalued to such an extent that a system of bartering returned to one of the greatest civilizations the world had ever known. The knowledge that the Barbarians gained of Roman warfare and military tactics by serving in the Roman army were eventually turned against the Empire and led to the sack of Rome by the Visigoths led by an ex-army soldier Alaric.

Life became cheap - bloodshed led to more bloodshed and extreme cruelty. The values, the ideals, customs, traditions and institutions, of the Romans declined. Imagine if all your traditions and customs just blew up! The basic principles, standards and judgments about what was valuable or important in life also declined. The total disregard for human and animal life resulted in a lack of ethics - a perverted view of what was right and wrong, good and bad, desirable and undesirable. Any conformity to acceptable rules or standards of human behavior was being lost.

Rome had fierce foreign enemies. There were great Barbarian armies consisting of warriors such as the Visigoths, Huns and the Vandals. The final death blow to the Roman Empire was inflicted by these Barbarians. The city of Rome was sacked by the Visigoths in 410 and by the Vandals in 455 signaling the disintegration of Roman authority and the Fall of the Roman Empire.

Dictionary Definitions Of Honor, Honesty, and integrity

Honor

' A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction.' That's how the dictionary defines honor. Now I will give you a real life story example.

 Two boys were walking along a road through a field, when they came upon an old coat and a badly worn pair of shoes. Off in the distance a farmer was working his field. The younger boy thought it would be fun to hide the coat and shoes, and then wait in the bushes to see the farmer’s expression upon finding his things missing. The older boy thought about that, but then told his friend that the farmer must be awfully poor to have clothing so worn. Instead he suggested that he would put a silver dollar in a shoe, then they could hide and watch the expression on the farmer’s face. 


Silver dollars were worth a lot to a boy in those days, but the boys agreed that this was a good idea so they each did it. By and by the farmer came out of the field and put his foot in one shoe. He pulled his foot back out, reached into the shoe, and withdrew the coin with considerable surprise. The farmer looked around and couldn’t see anyone, so proceeded to put on the shoe again, and then to try the other one. Finding the second silver dollar, the farmer knelt on the ground and prayed aloud to the Lord, rejoicing because he would now be able to help his wife, who was sick, and his children, who had no bread.

That lesson was worth far more to the boys than $2.00.

Honor means choosing right over wrong, even when it's tempting to make a mistake. The 2 boys learned this lesson when the farmer discovered the money, and even though the money could have helped the boys, it helped the farmer more.

I think that the boys made a smart move. Not only did it give the farmer a needed gift, it gave the boys a feeling that they did something good, a feeling of pride. I think everyone, including myself, should try to live like that.

Honesty

The quality of being honest, integrity.

'Lets say I tell you President Bush has a tail. And for some crazy reason I convince you and you believe it. You run around telling everyone what you think is true. Yes, you are being honest. But your word has no integrity.' I pulled this one off of Yahoo!, and let me tell you, now I completely understand the difference. So here is honesty.

Once upon a time, long ago, there was an emperor who loved nature. He loved his garden and everything in it very much. Now one day, the time came when the emperor must choose a successor. Since he loved nature, he decided flowers would help him choose. He told everyone in his kingdom to come forth to the palace. 

On the outskirts of the village lived a small girl named Serena. She had always longed to see the palace, and she ran  to it when she was called. Once everyone was there, the emperor gave everyone seeds and told them that whoever brought back the most beautiful flower would rule. Serena took good care of her seed, but despite her good care, the flower pot stayed empty. Finally the day came to show the emperor the flowers. Serena brought hers, and everyone else had pretty flowers. Finally, the emperor said, " Did you bring me an empty pot? Serena answered, " I took good care of it, but it would not grow." " Dear child, I have not any idea were the others got their seeds from. The ones I handed out were roasted and would not grow. Thank you for being honest with me. May you reign long!"

By not cheating, Serena won the kingdom. The others thought they could get away with cheating, but obviously, that did not work out too well. Liars never succeed.


I think I learned my honesty lesson today. I don't want to bore my readers to death with repeated honor and honesty Think A Thoughts, and I also know deep down that it's not ok to lie, because it leaves a stain on your pride.

Integrity

Steadfast adherence to a strict ethical code.  

Here is your integrity story.

Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago.  Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder.

Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie." He was his lawyer for a good reason. Eddie was very good! In fact, Eddie's skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time.

To show his appreciation, Capone paid him very well. Not only was the money big, but also, Eddie got special dividends. For instance, he and his family occupied a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all of the conveniences of the day. The estate was so large that it filled an entire Chicago City block.

Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity that went on around him. Eddie did have one soft spot, however. He had a son that he loved dearly. Eddie saw to it that his young son had clothes, cars, and a good education.

Nothing was withheld. Price was no object. And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right from wrong. Eddie wanted his son to be a better man than he was. Yet, with all his wealth and influence, there were two things he couldn't give his son; he couldn't pass on a good name or a good example.

One day, Easy Eddie reached a difficult decision. Easy Eddie wanted to rectify wrongs he had done. He decided he would go to the authorities and tell the truth about Al "Scarface" Capone, clean up his tarnished name, and offer his son some semblance of integrity. To do this, he would have to testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great.

So, he testified. Within the year, Easy Eddie's life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely Chicago Street. But in his eyes, he had given his son the greatest gift he had to offer, at the greatest price he would ever pay.

Police removed from his pockets a rosary, a crucifix, a religious medallion, and a poem clipped from a magazine. The poem read: 

The clock of life is wound but once, 
to tell just when the hands will stop 
At late or early hour. 
and no man has the power 
Now is the only time you own. 

Live, love, toil with a will. 
Place no faith in time. 
For the clock may soon be still. 

Eddie's choice was a difficult one, but it showed a good example for his son. He had honor to know what was right, and integrity. He knew that Capone was putting words into his mouth, and decided to tell the truth.


Difficult choices are in everyone's life at some point or another. They have been in my life quite a few times. Everyone has to make them. Whether or not they are good ones, it depends on you.


Good night,

Maddie

Recipes For Success

Hiya! Seeing as Christmas is coming up, I thought that you might like a fantastic holiday recipe. How does sweet cinnamon buns, dripped in icing sound? Or blueberry pie? I think I will give you the blue berry pie.

Blueberry Pie

Prepare crust using desired recipe. Roll the dough into a thirteen inch round, fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, and trim the over-hanging dough 3/4 inch all around. Refrigerate. Roll the other half of the dough into a 12-inch round for the top crust and refrigerate. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine and let stand for 15 minutes:
5 cups blueberries, picked over
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tbsp quick cooking tapioca
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Pour mixture into bottom of crust and dot with:
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut small

Brush the overhanging edge of the bottom crust with cold water. Bake pie for thirty minutes or until juices from berries bubble.
ENJOY!

Well, now you can surprise your family with deluxe pie from the oven on Christmas or any day. Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie

Another Story From Lucky

Such good smells, and I'm blocked off from them because of something called a baby gate. That gate is my least favorite object in the house, except maybe the brush. I sit by my mistress, wagging my tail ever so slightly and using puppy eyes on her so she will let me go up to the other end of the house. I gaze dramatically down the hallway, then look back at her hopefully, but it is of no use.

No one falls for puppy eyes now-a-days. My momma used to tell me I was so charming, anyone would give me table morsels. I guess that's not the case, because at every FAMILY, emphasis on FAMILY meal, I am shut out! I am part of the family too, right? Right? Right.

'Pad-pad-pad-pad' That's the baby. She walks on me and slaps me more than she pets me, and my paws are usually broken after trips from her. I must have a worried look on my face, because my mistress is glancing over at me. I go up half a step, to see if she will pay more attention to me. I glance back at her, but she is still clacking away on a machine she calls a computer.

I slowly trot under the desk that she works at, but as I do, my mistress calls me. "Out Lucky!" she yells. I groan and drag my feet. Time to do my business. I'll be back!

Lucky
(aka Maddie)

2012: The Prophecies

I'm sure that most of us know the prophecy of the Mayans for next year. For those of you that don't, the Mayan prophecy was that the world would end on December 21st of NEXT YEAR!!! Of course, there are many more prophecies than that.

To get back to ending of the world, in April 2011, the world saw the largest take of tornadoes recorded in the US. Throughout 2011, there has been a massive incline in storms. Expert German decoders claim that the Mayans predicted a new era, not an apocalypse. The hieroglyphics that were translated said nothing about the end of the world.

I don't think that it is possible for the world to end. I think that it's possible for a stormy 2012, but not the end of the world. Loads of people don't believe in it, and neither do I. The only thing I am worried about is if Friendly's will close it's doors to NH or not, as it has been going out of business recently.

Another prophecy is that solar activity will start, but only if leaders make the right move. One false step and the sky will show signs of a third great war. This isn't really a prophecy, it just shows that we had a lack of sunspots this year, and that people are worried about there being even less of them.

Massive destruction. More earthquakes. Not something I want to mess with, regardless if the world is ending or not. If there is massive destruction, though, I pray that it doesn't strike NH. I can't imagine what an earthquake would be like up here.... Mountains splitting, etc. .... Well, I don't think any of these things are true, but I am getting worried about the earthquake. What if Lucky was outside and ... Oh!


Cya later,
Maddie

Back to The Poems

Diamante

Dog

Playful, Furry

Playing, Chasing, Barking

House, Collar, Woods, Stray

Wild, Dirty

Wolf

Cinquain

Dad

Loving, Hard-working

Makes good pulled-pork

Kind, Works Very Hard

Teacher

Sonnet

Sad, sad, puppy,

Locked up in a crate,

Sad, sad, puppy,

His lunch he has not ate.

Mad, mad, puppy,

He's treated like a kid,

Mad, mad puppy,

Do you know what he did?

BAD! BAD PUPPY!

The puppy pooped his crate,

Bad, bad, puppy,

To dinner he'll be late,

For his mean old owner sealed his fate,
and locked bad puppy in his crate.

Poetry Bonanza

Due to my studies in homeschooling, Dad suggested putting up these poems as I am studying different types of poetry this week. The rest of this week's Think a Thoughts will be poetry and the different types of poetry. Hope you enjoy,
Maddie

HaiKu

Poetry

Poetry can touch your soul,

In ways you'll never fathom,

It's your soul laid bare.

Lymric

Young Girl From Kentucky

I knew a young girl from Kentucky,

Who everyone thought was so lucky,

She was rich and was smart,

And had talents with art,

And a sister whose singing was sucky.

Acrostic ( my personal favorite )

Margaret is my middle name.

A DSI is my dream toy.

Dunkin Donuts coffee is one of my favorite drinks.

I have a puppy named Lucky.

Sitter for my sister when Dad needs me to be.

Only Nef to own a prize winning dog.

Nef is my last name.