Posts from "Poetry"
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Poetry | Jan.24, 2019
What We Start With
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…
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Poetry | Jan.18, 2019
Fading Love
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…
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Christmas | Dec.08, 2018
Christmas Poem I
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…
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Poetry | Nov.30, 2018
Daddy, I Forgive You
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…
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Poetry | Nov.20, 2018
Pizza for Breakfast
by Sam Ward ’21 Restless nights bear peaceful mornings, A break from fear via alarm bell warnings. That’s it, rest easy. I want to take in the moment. Slip out, brush teeth, unnoticed. Sun dips through blinds like a golden…
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Poetry | Nov.20, 2018
Tangible Love
by Jessica Polanco ’20 Everyone claims you’re just as tangible As a rainbow in the sky But there’s nothing to see Just a disappointment in disguise You creep into my heart Slowly, you infect my brain I think they call…
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Poetry | Nov.19, 2018
The Worker Ant
by Garbiela Baron ’20 I am the worker ant. My job is simple: provide for my winged majesty and her offspring. My queen’s size is twice mine. Fertile, strong, and powerful; she is vital to the survival of the community.…
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Poetry | Nov.19, 2018
Syrupy Youth
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 She sits and sips her black coffee, While he sips on his caramel whip. It’s been a while since they’ve been back To the familiar coffee shop of their childhood Where they shared a first kiss,…
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Poetry | Nov.19, 2018
Winter Sunrise
by Erin Venuti ’20 Woke before the sun today, No intent to see it wake. Eyes Pry Open after Some hours. Insufficient — May as well have blinked; Streetlamps still glow, Same as last night’s close. Beyond the window, Quietly,…
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Poetry | Nov.19, 2018
Be Your Own Biggest Fan
by Sam Pellman ’20 Wish yourself luck before that big exam. Pat yourself on the back when you get the score you wanted. Give yourself that pep talk you know you need. Buy yourself the coffee when you’ve had the…
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