By Jennifer Holdich JUNE “Terrible weather for June,” he said, shuffling his feet nervously and glancing at the girl, then back at his feet. “June who?” she asked “June, the month June,” he replied. “Oh, yes, of course. How silly of me!” They stood in the drizzle for a moment, then she said. “My mother’s … Continue reading Terrible Weather for June
You
By Bob McNeil You get used to the sun laughing at your inability to rise. Your clock is jocular as well, chortling between bells at you. Each annoying tintinnabular sound is there to rouse you. All of the clock’s attempts are to no avail. Coffin-lid-rigid, you continue lying on your bed. Unconcerned with the alarm, … Continue reading You
High School Contest Poetry Honorable Mentions
These fantastic poems were submitted by Traleia McCorkle, Faith Rhodes, and Yasmine Bryant and deserve a huge shout out. Yours and Mine Yasmine Bryant Meade Senior High School When the night falls And the day is over I come home to you. When my nights Get a little bit colder I come a’runnin’ to … Continue reading High School Contest Poetry Honorable Mentions
High School Contest Fiction Honorable Mentions
These three stories by Louis Rosenberg, Zaina Abdin, and Maddie Hudson are fantastic and deserve a major shout out. Chamber 452 Maddie Hudson Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. The left wheel underneath Arlo’s blanketed legs creaked with every rotation. The sound echoed off the sterile white panelled walls. Arlo coughed violently, then leaned back in his wheelchair, … Continue reading High School Contest Fiction Honorable Mentions
High School Contest Poetry Third Place
Things, Things Yasmine Bryant Meade Senior High School Things, things, I've got things for days. I've got white things, and black things, And all the colors for things in between. Things that make me happy, Things that keep my warm memories safe. And when things get a little tough, There’s no need to worry. I’ll … Continue reading High School Contest Poetry Third Place
High School Contest Fiction Third Place
The Tooth of Time By Lucas Nieman Montgomery Blair High School “There’s no right turn on the map,” I told our ranger, Allen, over my shoulder. Our crew gazed up at the Tooth of Time, its peak looming over the wide plains of New Mexico. The sheer thousand foot cliff face and its uncanny resemblance … Continue reading High School Contest Fiction Third Place
High School Contest Poetry Second Place
Dymond By Shakya Joseph-Hall Meade High School My little girl A rose couldn't compare to your beauty The love I have in my heart for you shines like no other From the time I wake to the time I sleep You are always there for me We rescued you but really You rescued us … Continue reading High School Contest Poetry Second Place
High School Contest Fiction Second Place
Delilah's Song Janie Pitner Montgomery Blair High School Rrrrrrr r r r I turned the key of the ignition 90 degrees as the rumbling of my battered, old yellow station wagon started. Skreeeeeeech As I began to backup my slanted driveway, the exhaust pipe dragged against the ground. At least the … Continue reading High School Contest Fiction Second Place
High School Contest Poetry Winner
Grapefruit By Faith Rhodes Oldfields School The colors of a summer night’s sunset, engulfing a sphere. Sprinkles of sugar fall of the sides of the spoon, dancing onto the fiery soul. Once a soul full of rage, now calmed by the dancers. Younglings purse their lips when the sunset rests upon them. A galaxy … Continue reading High School Contest Poetry Winner
High School Contest Fiction Winner
Sophia By Amelia Frey Montgomery Blair High School Fifteen years. It was still there. I set the handful of zinnia and soil down beside the letters and cautiously run my fingertips over the engraved name, my engraved name. The rock is chilly and nips at my fingers, a smooth roughness. The memory hadn’t faded with … Continue reading High School Contest Fiction Winner
Academy of the Heart And Mind 