To Bury A Child
The calf is dragged by its mother, Feet up and head down. Gone too soon— Life stolen by a person playing God. The herd follows with...
Ella Brenner
May 16, 2025
Drifting Away
We started so strong, Heading the same way. Everyone tried their best. Even when it got tough, We kept going. Then water got in. We...
Lucas Flores
May 14, 2025
Rewiring My Life
Today I called the electrician. The light has gone out again. The bulb is dull and dead, cool to the touch. Yesterday the light was...
Ella Brenner
May 13, 2025
Held in Gold
I rest against your skin, warm and worn, circling your finger like a quiet promise. My heart beats with yours, steady and sure, pressed...
Victoria McAuley
May 13, 2025
Prickly Pear
Soft and supple petals, bleed out from my ribs, circumnavigating the cruel cuticle. Few bear witness to my beauty. To understand,...
Abigail Burkitt
May 13, 2025
To Fix the Broken
Begin the procedure with anesthesia. The patient sleeps, peacefully waiting to be fixed. Scalpel in hand, make a careful cut. Drill...
Ella Brenner
May 9, 2025
A plane over 16 hours
Tight seat with tight belt. Through the window there’s invisible stars. Downwards, countless lights merge into one. All the footprints ...
Katherine Chen
Apr 15, 2025
Mother’s Cooking
Steam rises gently, Her hands dance with spice and love, Home tastes warm and safe. One bite of the rich And flavorful cinnamon, ...
Christopher Vasquez
Apr 15, 2025
April
Through the spring window is a bright burst of new green— great times are coming. The birds are singing, they are on their schedule—...
Edwin Reyes
Apr 13, 2025
Through the car window
Shifting colors blend with the route we travel, a moving painting of mountains and plains. Reaching across the canvas touching the...
Ava Hedstrom
Apr 10, 2025
