By Easter U. Obioha 1 The Price of Popularity If someone had told me that I was “cool” about a week ago, I would’ve given them the side eye. Now? Not so much. Growing up, I’ve always kept to myself. I did what I needed to do. I nodded my head from time to time, … Continue reading The Price of Popularity
Wanting to See Him
By Alli Marney-Bell I see light when I wake up. Could I be dead? I don’t think I’m dead. The ground feels cold. My head hurts. Where am I? I try to stand up. My wrists buckle under my weight. I fall before moving my legs. I hit my head again. It still hurts. … Continue reading Wanting to See Him
Cookies and Whiskey
By Vincent Baker As I turned the door knob, I heard scrambling throughout the apartment. As I walked in, I saw my mom holding a tray. I smelled the whiskey aroma mixing with the sweet, warm scents from the cookies. “I made your favorite!” I heard her say enthusiastically. “Did you finally decide to … Continue reading Cookies and Whiskey
Various Poems
By Marc Carver I walked down Congress I wrote a poem at every bench I came to and left it there. Must have been ten or so I even left one in a bush I can't remember all the words but I can remember the soul of them LOST As I … Continue reading Various Poems
The Note
By Max Casey-Bolanos There was this feeling that was running through my body that I couldn’t explain. I had been having dream this weird dream about losing my keys. I would search for them for hours, and when I finally found them this lady would show up and say to me, “Nothing is ever … Continue reading The Note
Pending Love
By Anonymous “Hello?” “Hey! Where are you?” “In my car, I just got off work.” “The night shift?” “Yeah.” “So...there's a karaoke night tonight at Maribel’s Diner- ” “No.” “C’mon Olivia! I want you to come with me.” “I don’t think I can go back there… ” “It's been a year!” Olivia was silent. … Continue reading Pending Love
When You Kiss Me
By Jessica Ricks Your lips crush against Mine, soft and determined to Take in every taste of What you have long since Claimed as yours. Your body Envelopes me in your warmth allowing me to feel safe, Loved, and needed. Your Tongue explores my mouth in A desperate urge to feel every Inch of … Continue reading When You Kiss Me
What It Feels Like To Be In Love
By Jessica Ricks Your heart tries to break Through your chest, your Body heat rises and Your racing mind won't rest. The world around you freezes and Everything around you Suddenly stops in its tracks, This moment of bliss long overdue. In this unfamiliar experience The mind, body, and soul Try to … Continue reading What It Feels Like To Be In Love
Us
By Jessica Ricks I want you by my side. As I embark on this crazy whirlwind … Continue reading Us
The Beauty of the World
By Jessica Ricks The Beauty of the World I see the stars above, The rolling clouds, The colorful flowers, The bunnies and the deer, And I say, “Thank you.” The universe created This lovely grandeur, We are just observers Here to experience This beauty that is Not ours. And with that, I am … Continue reading The Beauty of the World
Academy of the Heart And Mind 