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 […]
by Sean Tobin ’20 Behold a lily kneeling, At stable’s cribside stays; With beauteous music peeling, His Child God, he will praise Long after winter days; And for his sons he pledges His help and love always. That light that brightens heaven And plunges down to earth: Which serves as hopeful leaven, Which beckons all […]
Snow twirls and dances Lights twinkle in the night sky Santa’s beard glows white by Gabriela Baron ’20 Christmas: the smells of pine trees, nativities, old issue paper. Home. by Clara Howard ’20 A cosmic feeling Not gifted, but loved by all The sense of wonder by Connor Zimmerman ’20 The […]
by Connor Christuk ’21 – Creative Writing Contest Honorable Mention How important is a moment? It all depends on if it’s your last A moment among many is not much, For a moment can only be so fast. But if that moment were happy, Would it mean so much more? Do we exist to be […]
by Connor Christuk ’21 – Creative Writing Contest Honorable Mention How important is a moment? It all depends on if it’s your last A moment among many is not much, For a moment can only be so fast. But if that moment were happy, Would it mean so much more? Do we exist to be […]
by Emma McLaughlin ’20 – Creative Writing Contest Winner Your stare menaces from across the bed as I strain, choking on my words, to answer your questions. In my silence, you make me feel disbanded, shapeless without a label. Some construction of letters, he/she/they, for others to define me, ‘correctly’ discuss me. I grip the bedsheets […]