Karin Steyn
Born in South Africa and raised in Zimbabwe, Karin Steyn teaches English at high school level. Karin Steyn writes for Associated Content and Ezine Articles. She has written her first children's book: Pop-In Jay Pomp, published by Schiel & Denver Publishers. Karin has also written a self-published romance adventure, Mareijke's Courage. An autographed copy of both books is available on her personal website.
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Universal LoveA Shakespearean Sonnet.
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Good Friendships Never Die ... Or Do They?The purpose of friendship is to provide emotional support. How can you make your friendship worth it?
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FallA poem with two stanzas written in the form of an Envelope Quintet with a rhyme scheme of abbba cdddc.
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Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's DayThe sonnet compares the perfection of his friend with the imperfections of a summer’s day. The poem is a typical Shakespearean sonnet. It consists of 14 lines: three quatrains and one rhyming couplet.
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Waltzing MatildaWaltzing Matilda is a ballad. The poem / song contains many distinctively Australian words, some now rarely used in Australian English outside this song. Here is an explanation of these words. -
Scarborough FairThe poem is a ballad, which is a traditional song. In the middle ages, people didn't usually take credit for songs or other works of art they made, so the writer of Scarborough Fair is unknown. -
Love Toils the LandA poem written in the form of a sestina. -
A Solid FoundationEducation is an integral part of life. People never stop learning. The whole idea of going to school is to lay a solid foundation for the future. Unfortunately, many children tend to do very little to lay that foundation.
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Perseverance Maketh ManIn life today, people too easily give up when the going gets tough. Why is perseverance so important?
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Reach Out and Touch FaithThroughout the world, parents have promoted the development of uncontrolled and disrespectful children. Parents turn to the churches and schools to take over the responsibility for giving moral guidance and discipline.
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To Be ServedSo many children and teenagers manipulate their parents and demand material things from them. Children challenge their parent's right to exert authority over them. Unfortunately, children grow up with the desire to be served. Who is to blame?
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Windows to the SoulHow important is eye contact? Through eye contact, we can learn many things about human communication and interaction.
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When Bullies StrikeHave you ever had to deal with a bully? A bully feels a need to intimidate other people. They prey on those who are shy or insecure. What should children do if they are bullied?
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Reading for SuccessChildren and teenagers prefer to participate in sports or find entertainment in the world of technology rather than sit down to read. Reading is fundamental and parents need to realize how important their role is in motivating a love for reading.
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Getting the Balance RightThe idea of children and teenagers chatting online with cyber friends brings all kinds of concerns to mind. Many parents feel that online friendships are dangerous, but the young ones beg to differ.
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Brain DevelopmentMany scientists and doctors have proven through MRI tests that the brain changes during puberty. Tests have shown that changes can continue even at the age of 25.
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A Prayer for My Daughter by W.B. YeatsA short analysis of the poem 'A Prayer for My Daughter'.
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The Diver, by Ian Serraillier: Analyzing the PoemDiving below the surface of the water is an amazing experience that requires alot of endurance. The diver glides along in slow motion. Any sudden movement creates a disturbance and a lot of the mysteries and treasures beneath the water are not seen. -
How Hard Do You Find it to Say You're Sorry?Personal differences bring sorrow, emotional pain and bitterness.
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Mending Wall by Robert FrostIn life we learn to put barriers between ourselves and others. We dismiss very easily removing these barriers to restore friendly relations. We prefer the fortresses we've built around ourselves. -
If You're Not White, You're Not Right!Most people are in a state of distress due to the outcome of the elections in America. Different races are now being brought together and the white man still believes it is impossible to live in harmony with any other race than his own.
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The Thought-Fox by Ted HughesTed Hughes wrote the poem 'The Thought-Fox' emphasizing how important the imagination is when creating a picture with words. The fact that he calls it a 'thought-fox' reveals that the fox is not real; it is imaginary.
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One Side of the StoryPeople find it easy to point out the weaknesses of others. They do not know what other individuals have to endure in life. No-one lives the perfect life yet, we throw stones whilst living in glass houses too.
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Understanding DepressionDepression reaches down into the depths of who you are. It plunges into the darkest corners of your mind corroding and impairing your thoughts. But exactly why do you suffer from depression?
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Terminate Marriage Arrangement! Abort! Abort! Abort!When things go wrong, who is to blame? People who are married - or plan to be married - need to realize how important the commitment of marriage is.
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Racial Prejudice Hurts in South AfricaMany people don't realize how much prejudice still prevails in the world today. The struggle against it will continue for many centuries to come. Prejudice will always be deeply-rooted within imperfect people.
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Democratically Obama StandsLike sand through the hour glass, so are the weeks left in the race ... and Barack Obama now finds himself standing on unfamiliar ground.
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When You Don't Celebrate ChristmasWhen a family doesn't celebrate Christmas, it doesn't mean they are deprived.
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InfidelityA scandalous affair ... Yet, happily married. It's all about weak inhibition: lust, sex and infidelity. Yet, he's branded a hero! He asks his wife for forgiveness and promises to make their marriage work. But does a leopard change his spots?
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The Greatest Love of AllChildren are the future, but the world is dealing with high statistics of children that suffer. What sets the emotional problems and who's to blame? If children are the future, a greater effort should be made to protect children now and work toward a better future for them.
