A kiss goodbye, first and final. Love shown at last. Silent eyes say farewell. A javelin soars, aim true. But dodged with a careless smirk, the foreshadowed end One final stand, blown away. A strike to the heel forcing her to kneel. A hand touches her chin, a defiant glare. A bow appears, drawn tauntly.… Continue reading “The Death of Pyrrha Nikos” -Mina Chhikara
Month: April 2016
“The Sun and Moon Once Rose at One Time” -Michelle Harmon
The sun and moon once rose at one time, the sun rising from the eastern horizon, the moon arising from the mountains of the west, to meet in center of the sky. In great harmony, they remained within the sky, creating a mixture of a sky of pinks, lilacs, and tangerines. It was amazing how… Continue reading “The Sun and Moon Once Rose at One Time” -Michelle Harmon
“Regret” -Paige Ilg
The call put me in shock Then it put me in tears In his moment of weakness, He left his family and friends In heartbreak. There will now always be An empty absence In the air We celebrate the time we had But mourn the times he won’t be there He distanced himself To cause… Continue reading “Regret” -Paige Ilg
“Short Story Point of View” -Payton Lee
Junkie stares out of the window, blowing a thin line of smoke from his dry lips. When the sour cigarette is finished, he gently tosses it onto the empty street below. I would die if I fell from this height, Junkie solemnly thinks. “Junkie” the only familiar voice calls from behind. “What do you want?”… Continue reading “Short Story Point of View” -Payton Lee
“My First Year at School” -Abbe Grace
My mom ran into my room at 6:37 A.M. to wake me up for school. I know the exact time because I always look to see if my mom is late to wake me up. I just learned how to read time, so I do it all the time. I used to get really excited… Continue reading “My First Year at School” -Abbe Grace
“Memoir” -Kort Hoke
I woke up this morning barely breathing I tried to call ya Dry heavin middle of the even I throwed it all up Didn’t know you was leaving still grevin in my nostalgia My problems I had life full I need a night cap or nice pull take a nice pull of this ice pole… Continue reading “Memoir” -Kort Hoke
“Siblings” -Maddie Hendricks
Together we are “we” Just us three My sister, my brother, and me My world, my best friends We survived a broken home But we had much to be thankful for Many times together full of laughter and tears We shared our dreams and plans, secrets too. All the memories through the years Is what… Continue reading “Siblings” -Maddie Hendricks
“The Long Road” – Indri Schaelicke
Owen’s ordeal began when he was out on a date to Dixie National Forest with his girlfriend Jessie. He managed to convince her that they should go off the path and into a small ravine where they could spend some couples’ time together. He had even planned to propose to her here. Once they reached… Continue reading “The Long Road” – Indri Schaelicke
“The Importance of Imagination” – Tori Peckosh
Imagination is based on the logic our minds create: If we didn’t have a strict set of rules reality abides by, then there wouldn’t be rules to break to create. Innovation takes place in the reality you and I share. So how can a magical idea transcend the bounds to create? Logic sees an issue.… Continue reading “The Importance of Imagination” – Tori Peckosh
“The Aftermath” – Greta Tucker
I held on for a long time. Death whispered in my ear. Far away, Yet closer than it ever had been. I grasped the edge so hard my knuckles turned white. I would not let go, Not for this The deep scarlet welled up to the edge of my skin, I wanted to live. The… Continue reading “The Aftermath” – Greta Tucker