Literary Question: Amy's Question #7

7. What is the author trying to convey when he states "We have everything we need"?

The author is trying to remind the readers that when we were children we didn't need any material objects  to makes us happy because nature was our everything; it was our playground and our pastimes. But as we got older we forgot what made us happy causing us to invest our time trying to find some material object that would bring us happiness again; when all we have to do is use our imaginations and the world around us to enjoy ourselves. The author uses aphorism to prove the truth of our childhood.  

Running After Antelope

Little League Haiku

by Scott Carrier

1. Why does the author refer to himself as the "Monster Man"?

2. What is the significance of having "the offense respect and fear us" at the moment of the play?

3. Why is it that the defense team is always spacing out? Why is it important?

4. What is the importance of bringing up Bruce Seymour?

5. What is the meaning of the haiku "The wing brings dry leaves, enough to build a fire"? How does it relate to the the game?

6. Why does the captain of the defense team order his players to "dance around, stand on your head or do whatever you want"?

7. Why did the defense stand around and not follow their captain's orders?

8. Explain why the coach intervened when the captain recited the haiku. What motives did he have for doing so, if he hadn't coached them before?

9. Why was it important for the captain to follow through with his idea?

10. Why  was he captain of the defense team and not the offense?    

Full Moon

 As I watch you from my rooftop I shiver and think to myself, "Why the heck am I up here? I'm freezing my butt off for an assignment that I can make up!", but then I get a flashback to my childhood. I remember my dad always telling me to appreciate nature because one day when it's all gone, I'm going to regret that I didn't take the time to observe all the beauty that surrounded me everyday. I don't mind being cold and alone up on my roof anymore because I know that it's worth it. You have what everyone desires, undeniable beauty no matter what color or shape you are. You and the rest of Mother Nature's wonders are the closest things we have to magic. And as I sit here admiring your face, I think about all the people who take you for granted. I picture the wolves looking up at you, serenading you for your brightness. You are quite an incredible sight that anyone not looking at you is a fool.