"A Wish for Better Days"
English Composition 1
December 29, 2005
He sits on the curb dreaming of better days. He dreams of having a life again. He longs for new clothes, a hot shower, and a warm bed to sleep in. Someday he will have a job again. If only he could get a job. No place will hire you without an address, or a shower for that matter. For now it is all just a dream.
The lines on his tan face have become very deep. Deep worries cause deep lines. The creases on his forehead don't go away anymore. This causes him to have a continuous scowl on his face. Dust and grime are embedded deep in the wrinkles. Being out in the elements turned his face a dark leathery tan. His complexion is no longer soft it is dry and taught, he hasn't shaved in over a week.
His brown eyes no longer have the bright sparkle they once had. They are sunken and dull, you can see the endless stream of worries if you look closely enough. The bags under his eyes are swollen today, maybe from the......
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Approximate Pages: 12 (260 words per double-spaced page) |