805litJun 131 mintsuki ga kirei desu ne, by Yashika Doshi The sun has let go for the moon to begin surfacing, as the multitude of colours erupt in the sky, you curl your fingers and lace them in min
805litJun 62 minHagler and Hearns, 1985What’s the sweet science if not a series of experiments where irresistible force meets an immovable object?
805litFeb 91 minIf I Could, by Kimberly BarbourIf she could write you a letter, she would say that she tried. She’d apologize for lying, but it’s all she knew. Lies, and want, and him....
805litJan 262 minAt the Overwhelmed Hospital, by John GarmonWe couldn’t get in To visit you. You were in the place Where it’s serious. We waited outside of The inside window, Hoping to get a chance...
805litJan 53 minTen Biographies, by Christa King-1- She is the oldest of seven children and the mother of one. She and her next sister were born in Pratt, Kansas. Her family moved to...
805litNov 14, 20211 minsunflowers, by McKenna ThemmI’ve learned to resonate with the small and empty space between the brush strokes that comprise the wilting leaves shadowed beneath...
805litOct 27, 20213 minLake Leavings, by Brinson Leigh KresgeI. A three-year-old’s preamble: Let’s talk about ants. Ants can walk. Ants don’t have feet. Ants have feet...
805litOct 13, 20211 minHome is Here, by Mary Luna RobledoThe magnolia raises her petals, Embraced by the Carolina sun. Skins soaks in its rays, darkens by the afternoon Like honey tempting the...
805litSep 22, 20211 minWhen You’re Old (IV), by Robert L. PenickThis world has outgrown us outpaced and outlasted us left us in the rear view mirror waved goodbye with a middle finger advised us our...
805litSep 1, 20212 minLeave a Message, by Thanh DinhWhen you say it like that, you make it so believable, I say. I can still remember the scenery. The sky is blue, the sunlight passes...
805litAug 25, 20211 minSummer Hunt, by Edward ValladaoWhen we were young We treasure hunted Under plum trees For what our arms Couldn’t reach, Our joy ripening As we picked Amongst the mushy...
805litAug 20, 20211 minA Present Tale of Concern, Desperation, & Fear Left Unanswered, by Sean MayfairThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litAug 18, 20212 minMaami, by Phebe EmmanuelThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litAug 11, 20211 min+38, by Anthy StromThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litAug 4, 20211 minOpen Her Up, by Ouanessa NanaThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litJul 28, 20211 minThere was no paradise behind, by Aaqib KhatibiThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litJul 19, 20211 minVictor, by Ainsley AtwoodThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litJul 14, 20212 minTides Rise, by Kelsey FlynnTides rise and walls fall A system built to keep muddy water from collapsing white walls Infrastructure made to keep fish in their barrel...
805litJul 13, 20212 minSestina of Moscow, 1812, by Emilia KellyThis piece is part of our “Tails + Tales” teen summer writing initiative inspired by the 2021 national summer reading theme chosen...
805litJun 23, 20211 minFight Scene, by Jessica SaboBaby ballerinas skipped to Tchaikovsky, fine threads of hair crowning their heads and my hair, so tightly pulled into a knot my forehead...