Creative Writing: Empire Island

I am ecstatic to know that you are alive and well. It feels like it has been an eternity since you were born 23 years ago in our very own home in England. I still remember the day that I had to leave you, tears swelling up in my eyes, I left when you were only at the age of 8! It killed me to leave you, knowing I would probably never see you or your mother's face ever again. But here we are, communicating by letter from distant colonies in the new world. At least I can sigh of relief knowing that you are in the same country as me. Maybe someday we will be able to see each other. Until then, I do know that you and I have plenty of work to do developing our isolated distant colonies. To this day I still dream of you, me and your own mother meeting

“‘Let’s hurry back to the ‘Mayflower’ and bring our families ashore, William declared. But when they reached the ‘Mayflower,’ one person was missing. While they were gone, Dorothy Bradford had fallen overboard. She had been too weak to save herself. Once more, William was alone.” (pg. 176-177) Despite all the hardships that were thrown at him during his life, William Bradford, still became a remarkable, well-known man. When many of us would be asked if we knew who William Bradford was, we would quickly respond saying he was a great leader all throughout his life. Although, what hardships in life and experiences did he have when he was a boy, which transformed him into to such a greatly known man. Bradford Smith’s Book, “William Bradford Pilgrim

I comfortably drive my car into the desolate street, Perusing the deserted buildings, Smashes windows and rusted For Sale signs. The car locked up like Fort Knox. I observe the street for trouble. Two young boys look at me from afar as if I'm an alien. Do I stand out that much same greasy hair, expensive clothes, a smart car I suppose I am out of my comfort zone? “Mister, you don’t belong here” his hand gripped his switch. “Pony.... Ponyboy Curtis” I stammer “I live here or at least I did, I'm here to see two-bit’ The Boys turn around “geez his old now” the boy's chirp. The boys stroll away in awe that they saw the great Ponyboy.

Document E, written from the perspective of an English colonist named Thomas Barnard, proclaims his enthusiasm for the treaty. “America, mayest well rejoice, The Children of New England may be glad and triumph”. As a colonist, Barnard is excited of the Peace Treaty that allowed Britain to gain new territory. Although Barnard feels proud and glad, he is not able to foresee the changing relations between the British colonies and England that would bring riots and protests lead by angry colonists encouraging a revolution in the years after 1763. Unlike in Document E, colonists were outraged and furious because of the tax.

On the 23rd day of March, 1775 in Richmond, Virginia, a tense atmosphere filled with hesitation surrounds the church of St. John. Will it be peace? Or is it war against the forceful, vigorous British Empire? As others urged for harmony and tranquility, man such as Patrick Henry stood out, demanding for war against Great Britain. While the room remains silent, Henry stood up to give what is later known as one of the most inspiring speeches in the course of human history, and changes the destiny of America, forever. “Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” (Henry, Patrick). From that moment, the idea of revolution sparkled in the heart of every colonist, and their will to fight were stronger than ever. From that moment, the history of an independent United States was written. And from that moment, the American Revolution officially begin, representing a radical alteration, in which the country completely freed itself from the

But I only give ya ten minutes. Anymore and I calls the cops. Take the first turnstile, on your right” He pointed to the turnstiles that lead up into the platforms.

The Presentation of Freedom composed by Thomas Jefferson and received by the Second Mainland Congress expresses the reasons the English settlements of North America looked for autonomy in July of 1776.The revelation opens with an introduction portraying the archives need in clarifying why the provinces have toppled their ruler and had their spot as a different country in the world.All men are made equivalent and there are sure unalienable rights that administrations ought to never abuse. These rights incorporate the privilege to life freedom and the quest for satisfaction.

Jimin wakes up to the sound of explosions and fire. A thousand and some men meet their demise each day, and Jimin prays at night he’s not one of them. The war rages around him, and he gets off the make-shift bed to get changed into his gear to help out. He caps the patterned helmet and looks at himself in the mirror. His reflection stares back, sad and weary, a youth gone wrong. He smears camouflage onto his face, high on his cheekbones until there is nothing left of him but an empty vessel of war.

In the late eighteenth century, thirteen rebellious colonies voted for independence from their parent country, kickstarting the United States of America. The separation required a tedious and well-thought-out plan, with mixed emotions brewing over a long period of time about the unnecessary restrictions placed upon them by Britain. To some people during this time period, the Declaration of Independence seemed outrageous and radical; it was the first time in history that such a substantial group of colonies broke off from it’s mother country. However, as one digs deeper into the events leading up to this revolutionary statement, it can be inferred that the revolution was a logical and thought out decision, driven by the colonist’s anger towards

Seven Essays: Philbrick, Nathaniel. Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. New York: Viking, 2006. Print.

“I’m Randy Kim, I was a police officer before everything went to shit. Most of these guys are prior law enforcement. Look we’re only trying to protect our own.”

Hi Mary Lou, I miss you so much and can’t wait till I get back to England to see you.

named Hollands Cove. Almost as if it were a secret the entrance to the community the roadway lies bare. A small dirt road with two fields on either side are backed by trees, small bushes, and a slight glimpse of a gray decaying haunted house. However during the early summer if you drudge through that field of tangled weeds you would find the bushes lined with juicy summer blackberries that stain your fingertips.

Then they played tag, they played hide and seek, they played hot potato with a real hot potato, then finally they played soccer with the other swag animals oh and they were the Sprinkle Donuts vs Spinning Beans.

the kingdom’s interest. The morning of April 19, 1775 America was then no longer just