By gia w. We put sulfur on acne, hold hair in exchange for vomit. The light of the TV becomes a halo as we gather around, screaming. The federal government and the news chew on my red corpse before it is even a corpse. Meanwhile, my friends press puzzle pieces into my palms. They resuscitate … Continue reading Friends That Hold
Busy, busy, busy bee And Other Poems
By Michael Craig Busy, busy, busy bee Busy, busy, busy, bee. Buzzing by so busily. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Landing upon a flowering tree. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Nectar sweet is what he seeks. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Flying home so happily. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Honey sweet he makes for me. Mother’s Grace God … Continue reading Busy, busy, busy bee And Other Poems
Uriel Fox and The Train Derailment
By John F. Zurn In his endless wanderings through back streets, train stations, and city parks, Uriel Fox traveled incessantly, and wherever he went he stumbled upon people with difficult problems. Whether these problems appeared to be created by the individuals themselves or by some outside force of fear and intimidation, Uriel almost always found … Continue reading Uriel Fox and The Train Derailment
June Morning and June Evening
By John Ziegler June Morning The wind brushing the tall pines at night sounds like the husk of woodwinds. Morning light ignites the honeysuckle, sunshine warms my back. In my out - of - round bowl, voluptuous strawberries covered with home brewed yogurt, a slice of crusty toast. This lofty June morning small golden bees … Continue reading June Morning and June Evening
Tanka and Haiku
By Snigdha Agrawal Tanka hollowed-out tree trunk haven of feelings unvoiced lumberjack saws through prostrate on the floor lies castrated writers ghostly orange skies reflection from angry fires appetite for war vacant eyes stare at cereals on grocery floors Haiku grandpa breathed his lastpink dress shrink-wrapped in closetmissed date on prom night yellow daffodils mother's … Continue reading Tanka and Haiku
Horizon and Other Photographs
By Edith Lee Edith Lee, an exceptional student at Seoul Foreign School, exudes a remarkable passion for design, music, and art. With an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering dedication to her craft, she fearlessly delves into the realms of creativity, continuously seeking new ways to express herself and push the boundaries of her artistic abilities. … Continue reading Horizon and Other Photographs
Streetlights
By Amruta Gaiki Originally published in 2 Rules the Magazine Weary from my travels, I turned the corner into their lane Coming home, back to them Everything a little different, but still just the same. The selfsame faces beaming round the table A meal and some deliberation The warmth washed around me in waves Even … Continue reading Streetlights
This Town we Pass And Other Poems
By Lindsay Baik This Town we Pass This is where the lost boy found home, with small houses and colorful slides This is where a girl forgot her name, buried in pretty dresses and fake paradise This is where no one passes by, cursed stories and miserable souls This is where a lost girl once … Continue reading This Town we Pass And Other Poems
Never Meant to Be And Tears at Aphelion
By Amrita Valan Never Meant to Be The sands of too many lifetimes intervene one can no longer retrace footsteps to the fatal turning point that separates those meant to be each other's courage, comfort Holiest dreams. Each other's fire and desire the wheel remorseless turns The relentless gyre rearranges forces In shapes dire. Now … Continue reading Never Meant to Be And Tears at Aphelion
The Bear, The Skull, The Rose, and The Hand and Other Artwork
By Chloe Park Chloe Park is a student at Concord Academy in Boston, Massachusetts. With an unwavering passion for art, she is diligently curating her art portfolio. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Chloe finds joy in creating handcrafted objects and expressing herself through K-pop dancing.
Academy of the Heart And Mind 