The air is now crisp with teeth, The trees squint against the wind to see me, The leaves gossip about me, The sun does not shine on me. The path is obscure but there, The soil is damp yet unmoving, The branches grab at me with their almost bare claws, The birds whisper my name,… Continue reading The Fall – Emily Werner
Author: oRIDGEinal
Remy Garguilo is the Sponsor of the oRIDGEinal literary magazine at Fossil Ridge High School.
The Meadow – Emily Werner
The dewy raindrops sink down my skin, Leaving wet trails of tears that reflect my inside, Drenching me with relief, Now come my own tears, Blending with my reflection down below, As the meadow encloses me in a downpour, I can feel the ragged bark beneath my fingers, See the beautiful Blue Bells… Continue reading The Meadow – Emily Werner
When Ignorance Breaks – Anna Dory
A poisoned wave will drag down Carving deep through skin and bone Tearing through your thoughts, your lies, your reminiscences Bleeding you of hope And blinding you too consequences Like the wandering souls of slaughtered unborn children you’ll creep across the world Searching for the answers to seal it all But lost to the question… Continue reading When Ignorance Breaks – Anna Dory
“They” Won’t Know – Anna Dory
Death comes to most at the end of their days But for us? We died We died long before they’ll know Know what it’s like to wear their bones to the base Know what it’s like to feel their skin peel and flake Yet to you we’re still young, ignorant and sane You won’t know… Continue reading “They” Won’t Know – Anna Dory
Shadow Play – Lauren Scott
I jump and play around the park. “Margret, come along dear,” my mother beckons. “Coming mommy!” I yell and race to her side. I am breathing heavy and grinning up at her. The year is 1969 and in the park girls are jumping rope, boys are bothering the ducks in the pond, and my best… Continue reading Shadow Play – Lauren Scott
Winter – Aachal Ghimire
I feel the chilling air inside me, And a full of fog wandering around outside, I knew this was the time, To say goodbye to Autumn, And say hello to Winter. Slowly the little warmth I was carrying were disappearing, And as I looked up at the sky, I see small white cottony balls, Falling… Continue reading Winter – Aachal Ghimire
The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett
Rose Young was scurrying down the hall, eyes cast down and books clutched tight. She didn’t pay much attention to the sharp chitter chatter of her hundreds of classmates as she tiptoed quickly down the stairs, like a rabbit on the run. Math class, math class, she had to get to math class and she… Continue reading The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett
Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe
Timmy sat by the river behind his home and considered the waters before him. All he could think was how desperately he wanted to swim in its peaceful, inviting blueness; amidst the minnows and tiny invertebrates that lived within. The other neighborhood kids had done it and told him how great it was. They asked… Continue reading Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe
Ideal Love – Jeff Peters
I love you A phrase everyone deserves to hear, And that should be said to all who are Cherished and impress your heart. Not reserved for couples, not only for Sentiment, but for your friends, teachers Parents, and everyone who has touched Your heart. I love you I need to love you all because love… Continue reading Ideal Love – Jeff Peters
Sonnet about a high-functioning sociopath – Jeff Peters
These clues I’ll seek, shouting in confidence That what I’ve found isn’t beyond my skill. Excellence mistaken for insolence; Through palace façade I must find the kill. When drones my friend John endlessly to me My concentration does wither away. How quivers he like an angry blind bee To pray I keep my deduction at… Continue reading Sonnet about a high-functioning sociopath – Jeff Peters