Pieces

Pieces is a poem about America and its many pieces as diverse and unique. And how although they are all different and widespread they all come together to form something bigger than themselves.

By Taylor Y. from Gerstell Academy in Maryland

Pieces

Pieces scatter across an open plain

Each shatter in a different way

Yet each forms a complete piece

Ragged edges

Sharp emotions

Lace the edges

Yet each holds a sense of beauty

Why some pieces collide

Some reconnect

Yet each forms a complete piece

Fractions of light

Each a different shade

each containing a different story

Yet each holds a sense of beauty

Each piece is different

Each piece is special

Yet each piece is essential to form the whole

Gerstell Academy

Leadership and Change Section 3

Senior level Leadership class responses, section 3/3

Aspiration for Education

Despite having many responsibilities as the first of his family in the United States, my grandfather was able overcome many obstacles to obtain higher education and have a successful career in the U.S. military.

American Creed

My American Creed essay, responding to the second prompt.

American Creed!

What is my American Creed?

Unity In Community

When anyone looks at America, all they might see is the polarization between each person and the problems that arise. This poem artfully phrases the most important questions in order to truly dissect what it means to be American.

My American Creed

My American Creed

Symbols and Ceremonies

I wrote about the role of symbols and ceremonies in our society.

American Creed through the community

Joe Maddon's idea was my inspiration and from it i develop a community festival. The festival would allow all cultures and asks that each culture be prepared to express itself in different ways.

My American Creed

Naturalization Process from the eyes of someone who had to do it

American Creed Prompt Number 1

This Prompt is about my American Creed and how we as a nation can better ourselves to become united and ultimately one of the most powerful nations in the world

The American Creed and Our Failures

The American Dream is a representation of the people, and we fail to live up to that standard every day. I hope we find what made America special.

American Creed-What Is Your American Creed?

Explaining what American Creed means to me

My American Creed

Unity and acceptance are two things that really stand out to me when I think of American Creed.

More responses from Gerstell Academy

Surprise Me

Change: The Symbols of American Creed

Since its beginning, the United States of America have always been brave, progressive, and rebellious. The Land of the Free, throughout hundreds of years, has had people that seek change, who come together to form the iconic symbols we know today.

American Creed

My American Creed essay, responding to the second prompt.

Creating an American

A villanelle poem about my family's experience in America.

How can you express your American creed through action?

This essay is about ways you can help and bring your community together.

Selfless Service

Acts of selfless service are the best way to show your American Creed through action.

My American Creed

I wrote a poem about the flag and what it means to me. I talked about how bad it hurts when I find that my flag is being burned and disrespected by the very people who live here

Unity In Community

When anyone looks at America, all they might see is the polarization between each person and the problems that arise. This poem artfully phrases the most important questions in order to truly dissect what it means to be American.

Symbols and Ceremonies

I wrote about the role of symbols and ceremonies in our society.

How do words, symbols, or rituals express the American creed?

My opinion on words and symbols that either divide or define us as a country.

My American Creed

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American Creed through the community

Joe Maddon's idea was my inspiration and from it i develop a community festival. The festival would allow all cultures and asks that each culture be prepared to express itself in different ways.

The American Creed and Our Failures

The American Dream is a representation of the people, and we fail to live up to that standard every day. I hope we find what made America special.

More responses about "beliefs", "connection", "diversity", "expression", and "variety"

Surprise Me

One Step Closer

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The Effects of Racism

Racism in today's society is out of control.

Minorities Migration for their American Creed

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We Shouldn't Hide Our Feelings

I believe you shouldn't hide or bottle up your feelings.

The Aspect of Community

I interviewed people I know to find out how a person's community affects their understanding of the American Creed.

My American Creed

What does it truly mean to be an American? In a short narrative I describe what I believe is the true American Creed we share as a nation.

My American Creed

This slide show is about words that are important to me and that describe America. Then words that describe hose words for America.

American Creed - Diversity

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The American Creed

My response describes how their are similarities in everyone's view on the American Creed.

In a Utopia

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My American Creed

This is about what I personally believe my American Creed is made up of, and why it makes me who I am.

Unique and Different

My Op-Ed is about being different to others and trying to be the person you are and not being afraid of showing it. I want to believe that people can believe that they can make a difference instead of following other people's advice.

Tell the truth.

The importance of what it is to say the truth, giving a different point of view to the stereotype that most people have on this subject.

I Believe

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My American Creed

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Diversity

The United States is a beautiful dream and can open doors for many individuals; unfortunately, for some members of our country, doors remain closed.

What is the American Creed?

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American Creed

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American Fundamentals

It doesn't matter where we come from, or what our backgrounds may be. All that matters, is fundamentals.

My Struggles with Education

In my piece I am trying to help the people who are reading this understand that the accessibility that people have to education isn't the same for everyone. I to help people realize that some may have to work harder to achieve their goals in life and education they desire.

Expressing American Creed

How does music express the thoughts of diverse Americans on what it means to be American?

What Is My American Creed?

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