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The Big Bear

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      The Big bear

                                                   by: Evan

 

I fear Bears because I feel more vulnerable than in a car or a house.So i don’t feel as safe in  tent as in a house. One weekend I went camping with my family, and it was somewhere in West Virginia where there was a caution of Bears. that meant there was bears that lived around the area so lookout and be careful my family and I went fishing hiking and other fun stuff by the fire.The fish we caught we ate for dinner after dinner we went bye the lake that was close to the campsite and just relaxed then around 8:30 or around 9:00 we headed back to make s’mores my mouth watered like a waterfall.

Then after that we went in our tents and set up are camping gear it took years for me to finish because I only had a flashlight and also i just did not feel like sending up everything in the day which was a mistake. But got it done also I remember we had food in the car, but my Dad said it would attract bears but I did not listen so I went in my tent and ate cookies candy and other things and there was crumbs everywhere and i put the rappers outside the tent. which was not smart.So after that I went to bed and i was half awake and half asleep when I heard.

A loud GRUNT and something SNIFFING it sounded like a loud wind whistling I was scared I could not even move so I slowly walk to the tents back door. And unzipped it slowly and ran out to try to go to my parents tent but I got scared and ran into the car and locked all the doors and slept in the car but I never slept. And in the morning my dad ask me what happened and “I said I brought food in the tent and a bear came and ate it”. “And my dad said the tent in also destroyed to your in big trouble”.

So me and my family had to leave to camping my mom and dad were mad they “said what are you thinking and you have to buy a new tent and you didn’t listen to your father. So I Learned that to never have food in your tent and don’t put the rappers outside it outside. Also I fear bears Because they’re big scary. and I hear stories about them attacking people so I am also scared of them attacking me. But I will try to get over my fear because I know that if you don’t bother them them they won’t bother you.  That’s the first step

Also don’t think about the negative thing about bears think of something good about bears.

Stranded

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The plane rocks gently as we reach the highest height

We float softly above the water, above the clouds, and above the city we’ve left behind

To a new land, across the ocean, is where we venture

All I can imagine is fun, and vacation

Away from our home to another nation

 

Then the fear caved in on the plane

It rattled us, shook us, and pulled us off course

The lights began to flicker, my family held each other tight

And that’s when we were dragged down into the merciless ocean from our flight

 

I feel the murky water, cold as night

It engulfs me as I plunge deep into its waves

I can’t touch the bottom or see anything that surrounds me

I panic and thrash as fear swarms my chest

The water is too deep, there could be anything down there in the dark

Squids, lionfish, octopi, killer whales, and worst…sharks

 

My head span, my vision blurred, as the fear took me under

I tried to call out, but the screams were muffled by the waves

I can only feel the fear taking me deeper and deeper

It was all over now, I would soon be with the grim reaper

 

There was a bright stream of light

It came from atop the unsteady waves

I reached out for it, trembling with fright

The light was courage, and it took me hold tight

 

I rose above the tranquil ocean

I glanced around, there was only water, as playful as children

The sun began to dawn, its red light casting on the waves

It was beautiful and calm, there was nothing to fear

And in a boat I saw my family shouting “Over here!”

 

I swam with bravery, I swam with courage

A smile played on my face, the ocean danced as I climbed aboard the boat

I felt better than ever, the water felt refreshing on my face

The fear had been driven away, to the darkest depth of the ocean

Courage had won out, and left me with a different, better emotion.

Loops of Fear

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By: Hayden

 

The summer of 2014 me and some friends went to Busch Gardens, I was about 12 years old and only went on a couple roller coasters. But my friends have been telling me that Busch Gardens have the scariest roller coasters ever. I had just got into the car and I was really scared.

“Have you ever rode the Griffin I heard some fell of and plummeted 100 feet down to the ground”, said Kyle.

As soon as he said that I got really scared and didn’t know what to do. I was a scared like it was the end of the world.

“He is just joking”, said Jack. I was relieved that Jack said that.

We pulled up into the parking lot and saw the crowds of cars and I could even see how big the roller coasters were.

“ We should go to the smaller roller coasters first then hit the bigger ones later”, said Jack. I was so relieved after he said that now I have some time. We got into groups. I was paired up with my best friend Kyle and we went to the Lochness Monster the oldest roller coaster there. As we got in line my heart was beating really hard it felt like I ran a couple miles. Me and Kyle were now up to the front row and I  became really scared. As we went into our seats, I sat down and buckled up. As the rollercoaster started to move I saw all of the loops and spins and  I felt like I was going to throw up so I decided to just close my eyes and wait until the roller coaster was over. But as we got towards the end of the roller coaster it seemed like it was really fun. I decided to open my eyes and as I took a little sneak peek, it looked really awesome. As we got of the roller coaster I was really happy like I won the lottery.

“That wasnt that bad was it”, said Kyle. I told him yes it wasn’t and I was really happy because that was one of my first roller coasters. We rode it a couple more times. Then we met up with the rest of the group to have lunch at the buffet. I walked into the line and I saw all the luxurious foods and just picked up everything I could. As soon as I sat down I dove right in shoving food down my mouth. We finished all of our food and we decided to go to the scariest roller coaster there and it was called the Griffin. I was kind of scared but I knew 100 percent that I could do this.  We made our way into the line but we saw that there were a ton of people wanting to ride this amazing roller coaster. It took awhile but we made our way up into the front of the line. We got into our seats and I was really scared but I knew i could do it.

“You’re going to be fine it’s just like the Lochness Monster”, said Kyle. I went into my seat and buckled up and was ready for the roller coaster. The roller coaster started to move and I closed my eyes. All of the sudden I found out that we were going up and I opened my eyes and saw that we were inclined. Once we got  all the way to the top we stopped for about 10 seconds and the roller coaster took off. The roller coaster was as fast as a jet and it was really scary. But all the sudden I was having so much fun and when they stopped the roller coaster I knew I wanted to ride every roller coaster in this amusement park.

“That wasnt that bad, I said to my friend Kyle. Then me and Kyle went to as many roller coasters as we could before we would have to meet up with our full group. The next roller coaster we went on was called the Alpengeist and I was a little worried about this one. Since I rode a lot of the roller coaster I knew I shouldn’t be afraid of this one.  We buckled as normal and the roller coaster started moving as we started moving Kyle said that this one was probably the scariest one here. That messed up my confidence a little and my heart started to beat rapidly again. There was a lot of loops and turns and I felt like I was going to throw up. I was really happy I did not. The rest of that trip was amazing, I had tons of fun with my friends and I rode a bunch of roller coasters and got over my fear. We went back to the hotel to go to sleep after a long day of fun.

“Are we going to go back to the amusement park”, I asked in excitement.

“Yes of course we are”, Kyle had said back to me. As I was falling asleep I thought about how much fun I had overcoming my fear and how it took a lot of courage. I woke up early in the morning ready to have some more fun. I rushed to wake everybody up so we could get there early. We got in the car and made our way to the amusement park. When we went into the parking lot I saw no cars and I was really happy that we could ride a lot of more roller coasters. But there was still one roller coaster that I haven’t went on yet. We made our way to the to the roller coasters and rode a them for a while. In this trip I overcame my fear and it took a lot courage to do that.

Academic Addiction

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Academic Addiction

 

School, School

Thats all I think about

Why is it that I’m afraid of failing?

 

If I’m always doing my work

and everything

a teacher demands

I do

 

Failing is my nightmare

All I think about is school

It’s  like my addiction

why

it’s always in my mind

 

I think and think

I’m like a fan

spinning and spinning

around and around

but it’s only my mind

 

It’s my fear

But it’s pushing to the top

Maybe it’s okay

Why not

if it’s making me better

than I already am

Achluophobia

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sun goes down and darkness fills the room

rushing footsteps behind me

stomach dropping before my feet

heart pounding out of my chest

 

rushing footsteps behind me

seeing everything but nothing

heart pounding out of my chest

fear strung through my body

 

seeing everything but nothing

eyes searching for an exit

fear strung through my body

no ounce of hope in my mind

 

eyes searching for an exit

yet this hallway seems endless

no ounce of hope in my mind

screams bursting through me

 

yet this hallway seems endless

I am running out of breath

screams bursting through me

I cannot take it anymore

The Fear to Fall

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A thousand miles up, so very high.

If I fall, I’ll probably die.

I look down, the size of it all.

This is the fear. The fear to fall.

 

A giant cliff, and I hung on.

Clutching the rocks, to not be gone.

So very afraid, as I recall.

This is the fear. The fear to fall.

 

Looking out of a window, a sucking drain.

To fall through, would bring much pain.

Below the people, and cars so small.

This is the fear. The fear to fall.

 

To fly a plane, and to look around,

it’s so beautiful, until I look down.

A gulp in my system, like I swallowed a ball.

This is the fear. The fear to fall.

 

Falling through darkness, and infinite space.

I cannot be scared. I have to face.

To not be afraid, a concrete wall,

That separates peace, and the fear to fall.

 

But even though, no one will have cared,

if I overcome this, I won’t be scared.

No matter what happens, I won’t be afraid,

for I have did it, and have gotten paid,

and will be scared none at all,

of the fear to fall.

 

Written by Jonathan

Overcome by fear

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Fear

Fear of losing

Fear of not being good enough

Fear of failure

 

Still…

Not being able to overcome it

Hands sweating and shaking furiously

Bitter taste in my mouth

People laughing

Laughing at me

 

Because i’m a failure

Trying to find that small ounce of courage inside me

The courage to stand tall and face that monster

Still searching

But not found

 

So i stay…

Hidden in the corner

Doubting my every move

Ready to leap into the light

Waiting for that right moment

but for now

I stay…

The Dance of Death

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It was a dark snowy day

In the Small town of Larke

All around could hear young Timmy say

“I’m not afraid of the snow and the dark

and the big old brown bears!”

Off he went to take a gift to his neighbor

With no cares,

On the way he swiftly passed

a small creek covered in snow, shining like a sabre

little did he know it was his last

He thought, the ridge is another mile up why not cross now

the river was safe for all he knew

He never even said Ciao

his last, his last creek, his last walk, his last breath

He ran across the river, but never made it through,

he had done the dance of death

 

Timmy thought he was bulletproof

a bad mistake to make on a night such as this.

He sure wasn’t foolproof

Timmy said he was not afraid,

and he sure wasn’t

he said that none had to come to his aid

he was wrong, he needed fear

for that was the only thing that kept his eyes clear

fear is what keeps one sane

all that courage kept him vain

to the dangers of the world

Timmy’s dance of death had unfurled

“I Won!”

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My opponents going

around and around the board,

winning

fear of losing

like they were going round and round

one million times, never stopping

then finally, my turn

should I cheat? Do you want to win?

I want to win, so I cheat

“stop cheating, stop cheating!”

My opponents going

around and around the board,

winning

I glanced at the board to scream “I won”

always wanting to win

but that never happened

When I heard people say “I won”

it felt like a million knives stabbing me

I hated the bitter taste

whenever I lost I felt the wet tears

dripping

down

my

face

My opponents going

around and around the board

winning

still wondering

will I EVER win?

will I EVER win?

The Meaningful Zip-line

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I am in a foreign land

There is a fresh spring of water

It is surrounded by big boulders under water

They are like cars

There is a kid operating a zip-line

It is an old zip-line that towers 50 feet over the water like a giant

The zip-line is a strong wire with bike handle bars

It stretches 200 feet across water

If you let go too early then you will die

I step up to try it but I stop

What if I slip

What if I let go too early

What if I let go too late

What if the wire snaps

What if

What if

What if

What if it is fun

I build up my courage inside

I reach up on my tippy toes and grab the bar

I push off and soar over water like an eagle

I wait for the right time and take a deep breath

Then I let go and I feel weightless

I fall 50 feet in slow motion then plunge into water

I swim 20 feet back up to the light

Once I reach the surface I am as happy as a mug

What if I didn’t try that