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Here is a sampling of another passion that I have, poetry and writing in general. I write about all sorts of things. I will post these with little comments about their content.
*Please note that all of the following is the academic and intellectual property of Joseph House and may not be reproduced or reused without his expressed written consent.
Research Papers I Have Written for Classes
- My paper on Moldova
A paper I wrote on the current situation and future possibilities of the former Soviet republic of Moldova.
- My paper on China
A paper I wrote about American relations with China and steps that need to be taken to gradually make China a more capitalist and Western-friendly nation.
- My paper on Sudan
A paper I wrote about American relations with regard to the crisis in Sudan, citing the situation in Darfur and the ongoing civil war in the country in the post-9/11 global system.
- My paper on vouchers
A paper I wrote on the negative impact of vouchers on public schooling and education.
Poetry I Have Written for Classes and for General Purposes
- As She Leaves
A fairly rough, but emotionally draining poem that I like.
- Pack of Cards
A poem that I really like that was written about boredom at 2am.
- Museum Guard
A poem I wrote based on a teacher of mine's poem, dealing with a funny story at an art museum.
- In a Little Book
A poem I wrote about writing poetry.
- When I Shoot Pool
A poem I wrote about the relationship between my father and I. Probably my personal favorite.
- Movie Theatre Rage
A poem I wrote after being upset by the movie, Hotel Rwanda.
- The Teachings of Ignorance
A poem I wrote about Middle School Football.
- Bright Day
A new and very rough poem I've written. Tell me what you think of it!!
- Wash
A very sad and powerful poem I wrote here recently. I like it a lot.
- My Own Terms
A poem I wrote about getting to see a friend for the first time in a while.
- Super
A poem I wrote about wanting to take care of a good friend who just had surgery.
- Hello, November Morning
Poem written as song lyrics that I think may be one of the best things, and most emotional things, I have written in a long time.
Short Stories that I Have Written
Confessions from the Bottom of a Bottle of Whiskey...
Cool story I wrote about a failed writer for a class final.
True Wisdom...
Another cool story that serves as an offshoot (and was an inspiration for) the story above.