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“Happy Birthday,” a Poem by Anonymous

Posted on November 2, 2021 by azhou22

Today is one year closer to death. Most celebrate  As if they are happy. Happy to be closer to death? One year closer. One Breath closer Death trails after each person  Waiting for the right time To strike Young or … Continue reading →

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“My Fairy Tale Logic,” a Poem by Marina Chernin ’23

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Flannery James

The tasks in fairy tales? Not quite so bad. ‘Cause there’s a happy ending every time. Rapunzel may have lost her mom and dad, but Flynn is cute and he knows how to climb! And sure, Aurora slept a thousand … Continue reading →

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“Distance” by Justin Gawron ’21

Posted on November 18, 2020 by azhou22

Blackness surrounds me. Its inky tendrils filling every nook and its razor teeth gliding in my retinas, yet I welcome this foul beast that wraps itself around my body as I lie alone. Blackness surrounds me, the kind of rot … Continue reading →

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“The City That Keeps On Sleeping” by Jelani Dean ’23

Posted on November 9, 2020 by azhou22

Jelani reflects on quarantine in his poem “The City That Keeps On Sleeping”, which is composed of quotes from “A New England Nun”, a short story by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. The City That Keeps On Sleeping There was a … Continue reading →

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“hyacinths” poem by Alice Jiang ’19

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Stella Gilbert

hyacinths blue bulbs open               flesh for a piteous pot murmuring to be picked by the smartest taker my hands a basket to catch rain from the sky filled salt i’m full-time at this job of … Continue reading →

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