Fin by A.R.C. (top 50 books to read .txt) 📖

him perplexed and some of the people hanging on to the conclusion of today's little act. As I reached my block, I noticed those terrorizing teens were messing with "Falcon" again. He called them weird names that I have never heard of and shooed them off. The leader of them laughed while the rest followed. I noticed that they were soon coming my way so I ducked in the alley until they passed by.

"You ok "Falcon"? I asked.

"Yeah I'm fine. Those dimwits never know. If only one can get a mind of their own."

"Ok...see 'ya." I walked up my steps and headed on up stairs.


By the time I ate my dinner and washed up, I noticed Wizard Of Oz was still laying on the couch. There was no point in returning it neither. So I put the dvd in and got comfy on the couch. By time my favorite party of the movie came on I was already in dream mode. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"...Dorthy was back in Kansas dreaming of another world. I was thinking about heaven and hell and the requirements to get into heaven.

I did believe in those places and I was also wondering if I prepared myself to get in...I'm not a bad person but I'm not perfect neither. I had been told that we're all sinners and if you ask for forgivness, you will be forgiven. It's been a long time since she had been in touch with her spiritual side.

And for other peoples' souls? How many people actually think about what will happen it? Will there really be soul survivors who had spent billions of dollars getting one of those high tech shelters be around when the world goes down? If it doesn't, it will sure be too late to get mad for wasting that much money when it could've really been used for something much positive and something that could've been very useful.

But what if some survive what is suppose to be coming? The sight of what remains on earth. Scortched up bodies and what was known as life in ashes. We go the way we came and the new era of history, evolution, theory-life, will begin again with the survivors. Two different worlds...wouldn't that be an after world of a difference with a different view of what Judy was talking about... (@)


(Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

-*Judy Garland, "The Wizard Of Oz"

)


There was a ringing noise that I couldn't identify at first. I fell asleep with the t.v. snowing and the last that I can remember was Dorthy clicking her rubie reds to go back home. Which was only ten minutes ago so I wasn't asleep for that long. The ringing turned out to be my phone. "Hello?"

"Because you seem easy to talk to." The familiar voice had said.

"What?...Justin?"

"Yeah, you asked 'Why you, J.H.?' And I'm answering it's because you are easy to talk to. By the way, that was a clever way of giving me your number. Relieved that I'm that smart enough to crack the code."

I laughed on the subject lightly. "Well done."

"I didn't mean to interupt whatever you were doing."

"Oh no, no...I wasn't doing anything important. Just watching Wizard Of Oz and then I fell asleep for a little bit."

"Well, there you go. You were sleeping for a short period of time. Though it was short!-You still was asleep."

"So, 'Sor'?"

"'Sor'" He chuckled. I was meaning to call you a bit earlier as soon as it took me a few minutes to crack your ridle. And to get home myself. Just to see if you made it home safely.

"Such a gentleman, you are. Yes, I did make it home safely without and hassell. Thank you."

"No Problem. Oh, and there is one more thing. I was wondering if you can accompany me tomorrow for some 'Viewing insights'?"

"Excuse me? 'Viewing...'"

"Insights. That's what I like to call it. Never had someone with me for it."

"Ok...sure. Not like I'm doing anything or going somewhere. What a strange break away from my morning routine."

Just then, thunder made its presence known that it was here to bring the noise.

"Ok Honor...see you tomorrow. Stay dry."

"Sure will..."

I had caught myself hanging up the phone carefully thinking it might freeze like the way my hand froze around the handset and in mid low air or it might burst into flames like the way my heart was feeling. This was considered a date, yes? I have never been on a date before. Isn't that considered being late on actually dating for your first time?...As soon as I was pondering this question as well, I cut off my dvd player and turned my t.v. into regular t.v. channels.

I haven't been watching the news lately except hearing from around but what was displayed on the screen made my stomach drop and my thoughts be erased...they were showing a clock like a stop watch: count down of when the world will be coming to the end.


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*COLLIN*


They were something that I had never heard before with such passion. As usual, I was with Rod and the crew standing around while they were smoking and drinking whatever Rod could smuggle. I was mainly people watching while still trying to make it seem like I was apart of their cat calling and harrassing women who were close to our age group. If they were much older women, Rod like to judge them as either "milfable" of "hell no's".

The streets that night was slick and wet due to the rain and somewhat busy with people walking about. A lound booming sound was coming from down the street from us so of course our curiosity set in and we went to go see what the comotion was about. There were a group of people huddled around a small stage with a man on it, giving a revival. The Banner behind him said ONE LOVE CHURCH. "....What about you, sister? And what about YOU, brother? Tomorrow was never promised to us but what is promise to us is His love." There was a chrouses of "Amens" and "Hallejuahs".

I couldn't explain the feeling that was crept up on me. Maybe a bit of assurance and uncomfort at the same time? The homeless man that Rod also harrass was around listening and watching. I seen those beady eyes watcihng me as well-intently. I don't know what's his story but he keeps to himelf. I see him talk among other people sometimes, get harrassed and just let it roll off his back like water. Sometimes he would say something back to whoever but that wasn't often. I'm not sure what is his deal with me...and then I heard the man on the stage say:

"Brothers and sister, I can not begin to tell you how proud I am of our youth. The example that they have shown through the years and is still carrying their deed throughout that has been goin on. Mark, Steve, Jenna. Please come up with the rest of the youth."

The three teenagers were around the same age as me or maybe even a year or two older, walked up with mics in their hands. One seemed too happy than the others. And then one of them cued the sound man... (@)


(Father, I'm going through some heavy things
It seems like this world ain't getting any better
The more we try to get closer to You
The farther we run from Your throne

I've spent so many nights wonderin' when will it end
When will the day come when happiness begins
I'm running the race but it seems too hard to win
I'm sick of mourning my stomach is throwing up in the morning

I'm calling for help and watching it melt away
My heart's been put on display and put away
In many ways, many times I told myself it was ok
And anger was the price that was paid
While these faded dreams just screamed to bring them home

The burden was too heavy I kept running from the throne
I can't take it any longer
I can taste my spirit hunger
God please help me get home

[Chorus:]
Lord though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I'm not scared cause You're holding my breath
I only fear that I don't have enough time left
To tell the world that there's no time left, Lord please
Lord though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I'm not scared cause You're holding my breath
I only fear that I don't have enough time left
To tell the world that there's no time left

I've come to terms that I'm burning both sides of the rope
And I'm hoping that self-control would kick in before I'm choking off
The sin that be destroying every fiber I got
I need the Lord in every way I'll never make it I'm not
Going back to the way I was before Christ in my life
I couldn't do it I would lose it there's no point to the fight
And I'm writing this song, for the people who don't belong
I pray away the pain you feel from all the things that went wrong
Inside a life that's filled with anger and disappointment
Cause daddy treated you weaker than all of the other kids
It's annoying and I feel for all of you who wanna give up
You feel stuck I feel the same way Lord help us stay up
You couldn't pay me to abandon the idea of true hope
That I could make it through this life into a place where there's no crying
I'm dying to find You with open arms when I go
Knowing You love me and You waiting to give rest to my soul

Lord I don't know what I'm struggling for
There's go to be more
Than this life I know
But still I'm here fighting to never give up
I find strength in Your love
And You will see me through


-*Group 1 Crew "Forgive Me"

)


So much passion these people had in their souls...I stood there speechless and unmoved physically but moved emotionally-

"Hey! Collin!"

I was able to turn around enough to see that it was Rod standing there with both of his arms in mid air as if he was saying, "What the hell?!"

"Come on, man! We're going back to the corner store too see if anyone can buy us a few things again!"

I turned my attention again to the group on stage as the people clapped and cheered for their performance. The man who I assumed now is their minister, patted the two guys on the back and hugged