by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 When I step onto the final rock, I turn back to look at the coastline. The harbor is lined with white boats, nestled like piano keys against the rocky shore. From there, the water extends—past the horizon, beyond anything I can see. I’ve never reached the end before, but my […]
by Sarah Heavren ’21 I remember, Thinking of days gone by, That this started With the blink of an eye. Before I was ready, Somehow I knew By some way at some time I’d be with you. You were the first to listen And the first to enjoy The witty and clever Humor that […]
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 It’s another late night at the office, which has become typical for almost the whole month. We’re behind on reports, and Frank keeps asking me to stay and work on them, so I have. I know I deserve a raise, but I’m too nervous to ask. It isn’t too bad, […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I just found out my roommate is taking the same person to Senior Ring Weekend as me. What happens now? Sincerely, Throuple Trouble Dear Throuble, The only answer is sabotage. Have your roommate’s outfit conveniently disappear and/or accidentally trashed (you could have some fun with that). Although in actuality, this […]
by Sean Tobin ’20 Here, November, warmth retires— Rush to start the Winter fires! Yet the Sun has not retreated And left him for whom It’s needed Without the glow which inspires. And on the dead for which It’s whitest; Yes, brighter, nay, the brightest; Now on them shall It remain, Now, on them, who […]
by Gabriela Baron ’20 Frederick the fearful ladybug never learned how to fly. Even his younger sister, Petunia, had mastered the skill. Frederick was among the very few ladybugs that never seemed to mind staying on land. “C’mon, you gotta learn to be brave, bud!” Frederick’s friend, Duke, exclaimed. “Dukie, I don’t think […]
Is water wet? Do you button your shirt up or down? Cereal or milk first? TOH-MAY-TOE or TOH-MAH-TOE? Is a hotdog a sandwich? If you could be one utensil what would it be? Were the ’90s better? Who’s your favorite Power Ranger? Was the moon landing a hoax? Time travel—does it exist? McDonald’s or Burger […]
Does Fear Disappear? By Sean Tobin ’20 Does fear disappear If Stephen King writes it down And Hitchcock films it? Or does fear instead Creep, crawl, and hide deeper down Where you cannot reach? The Wind Sarah Heavren ’21 The wind whips and wails Shaking the walls Rattling the trees Making leaves fall. It […]
by Clara Howard ’20 As the sun set on the eve of the harvest season, the countryside of Valenlea was awash in yellows, oranges, and reds. Nature brushed fingers of brilliant light against the tops of trees and blew winking kisses of gold to the terracotta tiles of roofs. The royal castle, settled high in […]
by Gabriela Baron ’20 “Do you remember what I told you?” Mom asked nervously. “Get lost and walk alone?” I said, mocking her. “Ella!” “Mom, it’s going to be ok. Stop worrying. I’ll be with all my friends.” It was my first time trick-or-treating without my parents. I was in sixth grade, and my mom […]