by Jay Willett ’20 There are two ways to look down. With pride, pitifully watching the climb, stumble, and slip. Cackling, pouring champagne at the top, enjoying the summit’s immersion. The greatest who’s ever lived. The king high on his throne. The invisible swords that dangle above his crown jingle but do so silently. An […]
by Kiley McMahon ’20 My face, Covered, Somber, And blue. My eyes, Glossy, Puffy, And red. My thoughts, Jumbled, Intertwined, And incoherent. My watch, Ticking, Quickly, Black and white. The paper, Handed, To me, Soon with tears. The hour glass, Shattered, Grainy, And white. My heels, Loud, Clanky, And black. Me, Not ready, Somber, And […]
by Sam Pellman ’20 A year ago I was standing under the Eiffel Tower Surrounded by unfamiliar faces Some foreign, some similar to mine. I used to panic about that moment When I would be dropped into a foreign country Alone without a single person to lean on. But now all I think about is […]
by Gabriela Baron ’20 I remember Mom hoisting me onto a porcelain pony: her flowery perfume swaddled me. I was strapped in safely; Mom blurred as my pony pranced. Her flowery perfume wafted through the air as the pony touched the sky and kissed the ground. Mom blurred when my pony galloped faster. The whimsical […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’22 wet sand is stuck in my hair but I’m too busy waiting for a shooting star to get it out “look, one just passed by!” I turn to you and say “love bug, did you see it?” but your eyes are closed, you are sound asleep it was a long day […]
by Sarah Heavren ’21 There was a little candle That came into my life. And from this little candle Came a beautiful light Its flame emits a warm glow That brings light to the dark. The little flame lets me know Inside me there’s a spark. With light also comes shadows But there’s nothing to […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 The sun shined on his ruby fur His eyes carried the last bit of life He was in pain but at ease As he laid flat on the floor I held his paw in my hand As tears rolled down my cheek His ears soft and fluffy I pressed his head […]
by Sam Ward ’21 * I conquered moon cycles, fake news, reignited lighters with no signs, nowhere to hide, huh. It’s life, it’s all surprises, we live; the vibe is priceless. But when you rewrite the mileage, you see, these times are stagnant. ** I used to do this every day. Now I cannot remember […]
by Sam Ward ’21 Take what joy these tidings give and gift them back to all who live! Fear and hunger can be adjured next summer; the joy we share must last all winter. For frostbitten souls: “The season is here!” All the scrooges: “Christmas is near!” Grab mittens and scarves lest you bold. Only […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 The warm light filled the room as the fire crackled Sweet sound of music brought smiles to the faces The smell of cookies floated through the air Darkness and powder snow surrounded the house She laid out all the ornaments on the ground As she smiled and laughed contagiously The serene […]