SBR – Good Vibes

This I Believe

Hi readers! If you are unfamiliar, a “This I Believe” essay, which has been promoted by NPR and This I Believe.org, is an essay where someone writes about what they fundamentally believe, or a concept they hold close to them. Here’s the one that I wrote, I hope you enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________ I believe in theContinue reading “This I Believe”

“Home” Poem

Hello readers! It’s been a while! This is a poem I recently wrote for my school’s literature magazine prompt. I hope you enjoy! “Home”- SBR Eclectic faces coming together To ride out the tidings of tomorrow, Bonds here are hard to sever: They overcome quarrels and sorrow. A shelter from the outside sneers, Thick wallsContinue reading ““Home” Poem”

Panic! At The Disco’s “Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met…)”

Hello readers! In this post, I’m reviewing one of my all-time favorite songs, “Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met…).” This post is a little more unorthodox/colloquial than some of my other reviews because of my enthusiasm when it comes to “Nearly Witches.” Though this song isn’t fundamentally groundbreaking, it’s really fun and has a lotContinue reading “Panic! At The Disco’s “Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met…)””

“Downpour” Poem

Hi readers! It’s been a hot second since I’ve posted something, and I was looking through some of my poems and stumbled across this one (it’s kind of a prequel to my other poem, “Burning Bridges”)! I hope you enjoy! “Downpour”- SBR Pitter patter and a splatter The rain begins to start Pitter patter, itContinue reading ““Downpour” Poem”

“In Depression” Villanelle Poem

Hi readers! Here’s a villanelle poem that I created recently! Enjoy! “In Depression”- SBR A heart that mauls Any one near Away love crawls A tongue that stalls Out of fear Down hope falls The one that calls Begins to disappear Away love crawls A facade that shawls Any emotion sincere Down hope falls AContinue reading ““In Depression” Villanelle Poem”

The Sounds of Quarantine

Hey readers! During these odd and eventful times, artists and musicians have been motivated to share their opinions and thoughts concerning the pandemic and its impact on life through art. In this post, I’ll list some of my favorite pandemic-inspired songs with a quick review if anyone is looking for some jams! If anyone elseContinue reading “The Sounds of Quarantine”

“Today I Will” Poem

Hi readers! Here’s a poem I’ve written recently about living life to the fullest. Enjoy! “Today I Will”- SBR Today I will dance I’ll skip and twirl And prance and swirl Like a feather in the wind Today I will sing I’ll belt the tune And holler and swoon Until my throat is raw TodayContinue reading ““Today I Will” Poem”

4 Classic Books for Quarantine

Hi readers! During quarantine, it’s difficult to find stuff to do if you’re not looking in the right places… if you’re looking for a good book to read, here are four diverse classics! #1: Animal Farm This novel, by George Orwell, may seem like a quirky fable of Old McDonald’s barnyard pals, but is reallyContinue reading “4 Classic Books for Quarantine”

Historical Accuracy: “Troy”

Hi readers! This post covers the movie “Troy,” and its historical relevance! Warning: it contains spoilers so if you plan on watching the movie and don’t want it to be wrecked, read this after viewing! Also, it’s written in a report format with cited sources that are listed at the bottom of the page.Continue reading “Historical Accuracy: “Troy””

“Grass” Poem

Hi readers! I’ve been working on some poetry recently, here is one of my free-verse works! Enjoy! “Grass”- SBR Nature’s carpet, you hold life up We crawl on you at our dawns But by midday we’re running At eve you prop up our weary backs As we watch for stars in the Heavens By theContinue reading ““Grass” Poem”