Category: Poetry

Monster Haikus

Churning, black whirlpool Or six-headed snapping jaws— The hero must choose. by Sarah McLaughlin ’23   I crawl black of night I howl the full of the moon I am one of you by Marelle Hipolito ’22   Now I lay me down, I wish he would let me sleep. Demon of my life. by […]

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The Kiss of Death

by Anna Pomeroy ’24 I feel you lurking–– Peering your head out from behind the wall. Your glaring presence disrupts the vision from the corner of my eye. I quickly turn my cheek, hoping to catch a glimpse–– Reassurance that maybe I am just crazy, or perhaps I am dying.  Sweat beads begin to trace […]

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Glass Doll

by Grace O’Connor ’22 I was a glass doll stuck to a white shelf People would step back and admire, but comment on my silence I was fragile, and kept on a shelf high above from all the danger that crept below Every crack in me was patched and all the dust cleared off I […]

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Miscellaneous Drawer

by Marelle Hipolito ’22 Wet sand on my pillow from falling asleep at the beach Crumbs on the table from when we were too hungry to sleep Bent bottle caps strewn to every corner of the room Only thing missing is any trace of you    I always thought that after London, Paris, and Rome You […]

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“Writing in Stealth”

by Sam Ward ’21 Last gen not with it, Sick blood so guilty. Ten years no limits Now just—  Abandon sweetness, It’s the consequence, Of genes and failing images Nobody wants to tell you what The worst case really is.  Is it self pity or stealth writing? Truth hides behind stanzas, Lies directly on lines, […]

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Fall in Friartown

by Taylor Rogers ’24 A rainbow of colors fall from the sky, Invading every inch of Slavin’s grass field. Students aimlessly walk throughout campus, Wondering when the current lockdown will yield. As the rainbow falls, the wind begins to blow, Persuading people to take out their sweaters. With pumpkin spice coffees in hand, students rush […]

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Seasons

by Sarah Heavren ’21 A rainbow of colors A gentle breeze Tickling the branches Waving at me.  Little squirrels scampering Across the grass The smell of the season Coming to pass.  Cloudless, deep blue skies The freshest air Crisp as a tart apple Grown with true care.  Winter is drawing near With a bleak hue. […]

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Today

by Toni Rendon ’24 Today I’m numb Out of touch with my emotions Dreaming of only nightmares And half-filled oceans Today I got up Walked around my dream Looking for you but only found The other half of me Today we talked He begged to be let in So, I gave up fighting And said, […]

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You + Me = Destiny

by Toni Rendon ’24 I don’t believe in religion So, for Me there’s no heaven or hell There’s only one higher power for Me And its name is destiny I can pinky promise It has a plan for You and Me The path We walked used to be so heavenly But recently it’s only been […]

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The Mask

by Sarah Heavren ’21 The mask cannot hide my fear. Nor make emotions disappear. Its function is critical. Its protection is physical.     Its weight can feel like concrete. It muffles my voice when I speak. It means so very much more Than a mandate to go outdoors. The problem is not the mask. Wearing it […]

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