The Fear of Joy

I have seen the beautiful sky

All the vibrant colors, pulsing

The smell of the flowers, blowing in the wind

The wind, pushing against me

The serene silence

Where only humanity can change

The emotions of nature

I send my soul to the fish in the sea

To communicate, the thoughts of life

For that we are the only ones who can help ourselves

Stay away from those evil thoughts

For I will never be brought upon

The feelings of hatred

I’d rather be a bird, for it has no limits

It flies across the land, wings free

With its friends by his side, helping him through thick and thin

While the thought of hatred, dissipates with every last flap

Free at last.

I know not which way my sons and daughters will live

For they are forever in natures grasp

They must be careful, toying with our enemies

As they will never forget

The destruction that humanity has brought

I say I come to be, with the afterlife of humanity

As they will never forget

The sins that they have commited

For what they think is the better, for their own personal greed

Do they really understand, what we really need?

Haikus

Modern:

The cover of life

Through the shadow of the white

New technology

Seasonal:

The sun gets brighter

The beaches get warmer

The sand gets tanner

Nature:

Green turns to brown

Leaves fall off the bright colored tree

Leaves our mind to calm

Abstractions Poem

Logan Urfer

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Abstractions

Happiness is golden yellow king’s castle

Fear is hell black army’s tank

Anger is devilish red bodybuilders punch

Peace is cloud white angels touch

Joy is flower pink explosion of colors

Bored is foggy grey school work

Predator Vs Prey Poem

Lion	Vs.	Zebra
Grizzly Bear	Vs.	Salmon
Owl	Vs.	Mouse
Cheetah	Vs.	Gazelle
Snake	Vs.	Mouse
Seal	Vs.	Penguin
Whale	Vs.	Plankton
Black Bear	Vs.	Elk
Tiger	Vs.	Bear
Wild Dog	Vs.	Rabbit
Polar Bear	Vs.	Seal
Great White Shark	Vs.	Sea Mammals
Dolphin	Vs.	Squid
Rhinoceros	Vs.	Plants
Human	Vs.	Everything

Snowboarding

Skiing 

Windy

Cold

Icey

White
Hill

Steep

Exhilerating

Fun

Difficult

Crowded

Long

Scary

Falling

Pain

Addictive

Soar

Yelling

Screaming

Flying
Joy
Snow
Powder
Snowboarding

Drones response.

Drones Response

Logan Urfer

2/26/2013

I think that drones could be very useful if used in the right way. Drones make war easier, well, for the people that are controlling them. I think that if drones were used to take pictures of things, such as traffic, or even remote places, such as a school, it would benefit our community. I think that they would be best used for investigations on criminals, since they can fly wherever they want without being spotted. I think that drones should be used for war, as it brings back more soldiers from foreign regions. I just don't like where it could head. I think that if pursued enough, the advancement of drones would make the world so much more advanced, who knows, maybe someone could even create a drone that could fly at super speed, and could reach things that are millions of miles away, or even one that can turn invisible. I think that if America was to build more drones, and less fighter jets, it would end up being cheaper for the government. I also think that drones should only be used by the government, because if it was introduced to just everyday citizens, things could get messy.

Enders game questions 6-8

Chapter 6 – The Giant’s Drink
1. What is the purpose of the "Giant's" Game? How should Ender evaluate his
success at this game? Is he a murderer?
1:The purpose of the Giants Game is to test the students, to see how they react in different situations. Ender should evaluate his success as kinda between good and bad. A good thing is that he had advanced farther in the game than anyone else in Battle School had before. A bad thing is that he killed the giant, which in his eyes is a bad thing, because he doesent want to become a killer, like Peter.

Chapter 7 – Salamander
1. What did Alai say to Ender? Why is the exchange between Alai and Ender so
important?
1:Alai says salaam to Ender. Salaam means peace in the islamic religion. Its so important because it creates a religous bond between the two, keeping them together.

2. What is the "just living" mentioned in this chapter?  Is it true that Ender has never
done this?  What does Ender want out of life?  How would you feel if you were he?
2:Just living means doing the things that normal people do, like playing catch in the yard, cleaning your bedroom, swimming in a pool, playing sports, and even hanging out with your family. Well, to start off, Ender has never had a regular life, hes always been an outsider, since he is a third. But, Ender did “just live” in the first 6 years of his life, but ever since the Battle School, he has not been able to do so. If I was Ender, I wouldent feel safe at Battle School, id feel alone.

3. How did Petra help Ender? How is Petra’s friendship a hindrance to Ender?
3: Petra helped Ender by teaching him how to shoot better. Yes, even though they could be very good friends, she is still an unpopular awkward kid that would only make Enders social situation worse.

4. What does Ender learn about leadership and tactics from Bonzo?
4:Ender was tought that if you act like the head honcho, and act like you know everything, you will be respected throughout your colleagues. Ender had also learned that “Soldiers can sometimes make decisions that are smarter than the orders they've been given” pg (95)

Chapter 8 – Rat
1. Graff says, “Ender Wiggin is ten times smarter and stronger than I am.”  Explain
what this quote means.
1:This quote, to me, means that Graff knows how strong and smart Ender really is, and would feel that if he were in Enders same situation, he wouldnt be doing too well. He also realizes that Enders ability to come up with smart strategies in sticky situations, is a good attribute when going into combat as the commander.

2. What is significant about the quote: “So teach me.”  “So learn.”
2:Dink reply to Ender with  “So learn”, I think this means that if you want to learn something, you have to put in the time and effort to learn it.

3. Why is Ender’s response to an attack so significant?
3:The response was so significant because he showed that he could still battle with the other soldiers, even if he was backed into a corner. After the battle, he still wanted to practice with his launch group. This shows that nothing can get in Enders way, he is a natural leader.

4. What did the scene with the snake and Peter’s reflection represent?
4:I think that this scene said that inorder to defeat one evil, you must find another evil. Since Peter is evil, and the Snake that Ender threw at the mirror was evil, it makes sense. I think it also means that Ender is very afraid to become something evil, like Peter.

5. How does the game know?
5:The game knows about Enders life and the challenges that he has faced in life, but how? The Fairyland game can acces any file or document that the government owns, this includes the monitor.

6. Discuss the importance of the last paragraph of this chapter.
6: Ender hates the feeling of being a mean/violent person. He feels that the Battle School teachers are trying to bring the violence out of him, and it doesn't feel right to him, especially to be used by his fellow teachers. But, I think he needs to realize that he was the one who decided to join the school, he was not forced too by anyone.