Sydney Harrell

If You Could See Your Beauty

If you were half as kind to yourself as you are to others Perhaps you could stand tall And if you didn't judge yourself with other people's eyes Perhaps you wouldn't feel, and then appear, so small. If you loved yourself with unconditional love And saw the beauty of your being In your reflection you'd feel like there's something to be proud of And something so very much worth seeing. If you... (posted by Sydney 1 year 65 days ago.)

The Devastation Of Japan

When I heard about this, I could only put myself in their position. Family members dead, dying and injured, homes wrecked beyond repair, belongings destroyed. So, I ask you to try to put yourself in their place for a moment. Don’t just think “Aw, poor Japan.” Really take a moment to imagine their pain, sorrow and heartbreak. These people’s lives have been completely torn apart... (posted by Sydney 1 year 77 days ago.)

A Short Story In Poem Form

“There was a woman down the street Whom every child feared. Never would she ever speak, The children called her “weird”. She always wore absurd clothing And kept her eyes upon the ground She filled the children with loathing Though she never spoke a sound. They never asked her why They just made up stories and called her names The stories she did not deny... (posted by Sydney 1 year 77 days ago.)

Earth, And It's Large Variety Of Inhabitants

To be lain in a round, solid tomb full of serpentine things, venomous tongues wagging, counting yourself among them, though you’re clearly a feathered creature, fit to soar. To breathe deep of poisoned air that has been recycled by the lungs of hypocrites and sociopaths along with those of a seemingly smaller group whom are kind intentioned, and to use man made paint to... (posted by Sydney 1 year 80 days ago.)

The US House of Representatives Banned Funding For Planned Parenthood

The US House of Representatives have recently voted to ban all funding for Planned Parenthood. I am pro life. I do not want to see children aborted. But violating women's reproductive rights is not the answer. I believe the proper way to stop abortion is through preventing unwanted pregnancies through education, support and birth control, so... (posted by Sydney 1 year 82 days ago.)

Saudi Gang Rape Victim Sentenced To 200 Lashes And Six Months In Jail

The nineteen year old gang rape victim was brought before a Saudi court and first sentenced to ninety lashes for “adultery” (even though the sex was not consensual) and for violating the Saudi “segregation of the sexes law” for being in a vehicle with a man who wasn’t her relative (even though the meeting was not sexual in... (posted by Sydney 1 year 95 days ago.)