by Sarah Kirchner ’21 It was supposed to be a better day A day of love and a feeling of happiness But then he disappeared. He left me alone for another girl. Days were spent being each other’s. Together we were strong, or at least I thought. It felt like we could do anything, Our […]
by Sarah Heavren ’21 My soul is twisted and tangled like a knot. There are parts that hang while other parts are taut. My emotions and feelings are a jumble. When trying to untangle, my fingers fumble. There is no beginning and there is no end. It’s one giant mess that I can’t understand. I […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 I woke up wishing I was still asleep It was a cold November morning A shiver went through my body My Yankee blanket not even keeping me warm I don’t have the motivation to wake up I stare at the blue walls around me I won’t be waiting for the last […]
TWO WRITERS, ONE LINE: “I swore to myself that this would be the last time… The Last One By Erin Lucey ’20 Dan I swore to myself that this would be the last time. But as I sift through the pile of potential suspects, I can’t help but torture myself with the thought that I must […]
by Jay Willett ’20 Red is the rising temperature when I’m alone. Red isn’t a goodbye; it’s an awakening. When the dust settles and clears, and the party’s over, there’s just him. Red is the pain I’ve come to know all too well, with his rough edges filled with true loss. Red is worn, engulfing […]
by Sam Ward ’21 I got the heaviest skull and the emptiest stomach. No heart, all construct, Sans act, more dumb luck. “When it’s Time to act, will you conquer?” More Or less a revelation from a Cowardly lion’s conscience. Time can heal but can’t unshoot the messages. So Reload with blanks and try to […]
by Jay Willett ’20 We start with it, or better, among it. Born into a world—it was waiting to catch us. Some of us got the pleasure of being raised along it. We never understood it then. Not until we saw him or her. Our little hearts thumped faster. It felt good. Perhaps we were […]
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 He was filled with questions of “What if?” Instead of “How are you?” And so whenever I asked, “Where?” He answered, “Why?” Things digressed quickly. Soon good-morning kisses switched To low gurgling grunts. He offered me a pat, if I was lucky enough. Our home-cooked meals became his leftovers. The smell […]
by Sam Ward ’21 Though, first and fifteenth left no guarantee, Wrapped presents with bows stuck under the tree, But the sentiment meant so much more to me. O holy Child of Bethlehem More than the Xbox or bikes you bought, The treasures would be for naught, If it had not been for your careful […]
by Jessica Polanco ’20 Daddy I forgive you Although you’ll never get to see my daughters grow I forgive you Daddy the worst part is that you don’t know I wonder if you weren’t sick and didn’t do it would there be more closure Than your rotten subconscious forcing you to turn over My kids […]