By Cassie McNamara Once the sky was always sunny, a smile never left my face. Everyday felt like Christmas, full of good cheer and good grace. This was when I was younger, the world full of surprise. Before I grew... Continue Reading →
By Michala Zappia A little girl who danced and sang, as if the whole world stood to watch, became a woman filled with grief, who knew no more than loss. For as she grew, the light within began to dimly... Continue Reading →
By Elijah Bansen Flew far and wide, Flitting quick and soft with skill over bank and under tree he shot, over and beyond the hill, in search of his chosen nectar, of which he would obtain, from a very special... Continue Reading →
By Fatima Tlahuel The winter's chill Is a different feel One that pierces The skin’s appeal The wind’s howl Lasts a while The emptiness Stretches for miles Now it’s spring And the birds sing But the rain pours On the... Continue Reading →
By Hannah Bansen Hire me, Fire me, Go ahead and wire me all of the instructions you could possibly require me to use not abuse ‘cause it's better not to lose all the energy and empathy you fought so hard to fuse ... Continue Reading →
By ZZ Kokonaing I know we’re not there yet. I know, Jesus, that we still have a long way to go - But thank you, still. This is one of the first times in our country’s history – In my... Continue Reading →
By Micah Mann What lovely gift, a shot at life A chance to construct something nice Deter from past illusions quick, Lest sober judgement ruin it This gift, a song, a clanging gong That fills the tense spring air Wind... Continue Reading →
By Sumer Schindler We go through life Full of regrets Stealing a moment Between each breath But then we turn To waste more time When will we learn To draw the line We laugh and say Tomorrow I’ll be better... Continue Reading →
By Michelle Moraitis She is not, a wave tossed by the sea, Every situation throwing her into the deep. She will be the current, a strong force that directs, the water and all the creatures of the sea. She... Continue Reading →
The Crossings 