My heart burns there, too.

Ben Hanscom, 19, Student

[postcardxpoetry]

There was nothing like a good pen and writing pad and Ben got the best inspiration from everyday life. He had been looking at the doves sitting on a roof. He pulled out his pen to jot down something when someone from behind threw a ball at the birds and they all flew off different ways.”hey why’d you do that? they weren’t bothering anybody.” He stated turning to the person ben rarely got angry but he found the strangers actions to be wreckless and dumb.

[stifledmoritz]

Moritz was the last one left in the small diner, the late night hours marking the close of the nearly twenty four hour establishment. He was wiping down the last of the tables when he noticed the door open. Someone who looked more than exhausted had stepped in and he felt bad for kicking them out. He quickly scribbled down on his note pad as he walked over to them, showing it when he came to a stop. ‘Im sorry – we’re closed. i can get you some coffee, but the kitchen is shut down and clean,’ he explained, offering a sad and small smile.

[postcardxpoetry]

Ben had pulled an all nighter with his homework and still had sheets of work left and if the guy was as tired as he was Ben was grateful for a cup of coffee. “Oh yeah that sounds great the coffee I mean if it’s not any trouble” he offered an exuasted yet genuine smile back.

[eldcstcharmed]

Prue had decided enough was enough and that she was going to take charge of her like. Well, her social life actually. She was tired of having little to no friends and no hope in ever finding someone to be romantically involved with. So, she took the terrifying plunge of making a profile online that would help her meet new people to either be friends with or more. It felt desperate and stupid, but it was honestly the only thing that would get her to go out. Right now se was on her way to meet someone she met on the website, face slightly flushed from embarrassment as she checked her watch again. She was never late for anything, but there was always a first for everything. She actually arrived very early and decided she needed to find something to do to kill time and save herself the awkwardness that was waiting around for almost an hour. And, in so doing, had lost track of time. She quickly sped walked up to the other as she neared them, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. “I am sorry. I promise I’m never late. Today is just not my day, obviously. I will buy you so much frozen yogurt as an apology,” she offered, trying to discreetly catch her breath.

[postcardxpoetry]

Ben had always considered himself a hopeless romantic and the idea of someone being late didn’t bother him. He was glad that she made it. “Oh that’s ok it’s no big deal You don’t have to buy me anything.” He smiled offering his hand should we get better acquainted?

[moonpvwers]

volunteering was a constant part of kate’s life. she had started young, put into small groups by her church to help out the community before she could even remember. even now it was something she continued. it had started as something she was required to do, by her community and family, but as she got older kate continued to get involved by her own choice. today she was out in the main area of town, standing outside of a cafe, donation jar in hands. it wasn’t her favorite thing to do. kate preferred to plan projects, create toiletry bags of the homeless, make lunches for those who didn’t have them, anything that didn’t require talking to people. still, this was important, and she had to push past her shyness for it. seeing a person approaching she sucked in a quick breath, face slightly red as she went to talk to them. “would you like to donate to the lost boys home? any amount would help.” she said, holding out her collection jar. “or um if you’re interested i’m planning some weekend activities to do with the younger kids there. a few other volunteers would be great. they love to see new faces.but only if you want of course.i know a lot of people have busy schedules so….it’s fine if you’d rather not.” man she couldn’t help but wish there were more people interested in helping, other people who could do jobs like this so she could play to her strengths instead of standing outside being awkward.

[postcardxpoetry]

Ben was doing his usual afternoon jog his ear buds were in so he almost didn’t realize the girl in front speaking to him although he always wanted to be polite and make sure he didn’t miss if someone was talking. He wiped some sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. “Sorry i think I heard you you said you need volunteers right? If so I would like that sign me up.” Ben was always for charitable causes and liked to help in any way possible.