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‘beat of a butterfly’s wings’ By Elena Koestel
By Aanya Kothari Elena’s poem dives into a man’s absence in his relationship with his wife and children. beat of a butterfly’s wings By Elena Koestel as far as he was concerned, the leeks and the potatoes and the apples … Continue reading
“Caged” by Leila Ricot 26′
“Caged” is a poem by Leila about feeling trapped by personal struggles. Enjoy! Caged Cages are like a barrier They protect you from the world that’s supposedly even scarier But the feeling of not knowing what’s beyond Endlessly stirs to … Continue reading
“Needs” and “Accompanied Loneliness” by Zinnia Magill ’24
Check out these two amazing poems by Zinnia! Needs the Soul is too weak to be accompanied by brooding buildings, with their gleaming glass exteriors and lifeless skeletons. It will grow faint and restless, filling cubicle styled cubbies It calls … Continue reading
Poetry Collection by Willow Palmer ’23
For her creative writing class’s final project, Willow Palmer created a collection of poems around her central idea of death. Using different styles of writing, the poems beautifully demonstrate how poetry can be enhanced by the visual art around the … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing, Poetry, Visual Art, Writing
Tagged 2023, creative writing, creative writing class, poetry, students, visual art, Willow Palmer
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Poems and Ceramic Pots by Julia Polen ’24
At the end of every year, Creative Writing students design and create a final independent project. Julia chose to write a series of flower-themed poems. The poems describe the 5 stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance … Continue reading
Posted in Ceramics, Poetry, Visual Art, Writing
Tagged 2022, ceramics, creative writing class, julia polen, poetry, students
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“Rain,” a poem by Zinnia Magill ’24
Rain To like the rain is cliche and to not like the rain is expected. But what if you’re jealous of it? The serene extreme of freefall, lightly landing on anything below. Taking with it the impurities that covered that … Continue reading
Two odes by Marina Chernin ’23
Junior Marina Chernin recently wrote two poems for her Creative Writing class. Enjoy! Ode to the Online Thesaurus Oh, how the pages fill With letters that leap, jump, vault In alternating shades of Noun Verb And Adjective That fill oceans, … Continue reading
“Ode to Airpods,” a poem by Zinnia Magill ’24
Ode to Airpods daydreaming devices If I want to go somewhere else, While sitting perfectly still, I know I have you, just a frantic sweep Of my pockets away, I wonder if you hide on purpose, Trying to escape the … Continue reading
Two Scholastic Gold Key poems by Kieri Keys ’24
Ambidextrous I believe in God, but I don’t believe his people. Why should I? They tell me that I’m wrong, that they know better. How easily corrupted, how conversationally cruel. I left the church with dignity, They stayed looking like … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, Kieri Keys, poetry, scholastic art and writing, Scholastic Gold Key
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“The Age Old Question,” a Poem by Anonymous
What is it? Is it a thought, an emotion? Do you smell it, taste it, hear it, feel it? A question so timeless, it almost predates “why” Because it can’t be determined by the most intelligent minds It’s a feeling, … Continue reading
“Soup,” a poem by Willow Palmer ’23
Eating soup is my favorite pastime. The fun slurping noise as your sip the soup. Down it goes, hot and filling. A hair rises to the surface of the soup. Disgusted, you try to pluck it out with your fingers. … Continue reading
“Happy Birthday,” a Poem by Anonymous
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
“My Fairy Tale Logic,” a Poem by Marina Chernin ’23
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
“mother may i” by Navyaa Jain ’23: Published in The Apprentice Writer
Navyaa’s poem “mother may i” follows a daughter who grieves the loss of her mother. It was recently accepted for publication in the 39th volume of The Apprentice Writer, which will be released in early October. mother may i eat … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023, Apprentice Writer, Navyaa Jain, poetry, publication, writing
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Anonymous Creative Response to Claudia Rankine’s “Citizen”
In response to Citizen by Claudia Rankine, pg. 139- Some years there exists a wanting to escape– You, floating above your certain ache– Still the ache coexists. Call that the immanent you You are you even before you grow into … Continue reading
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Tagged anonymous, citizen, creative, mental health, poetry, protest, response
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Chocolate Poetry Competition Winners
On February 24th, Newark Academy celebrated its annual Chocolate Day. Among the Chocolate Day festivities was a chocolate poetry competition. Andrew Zabelo ’21 won first place, with Oliver Adelson ’21 in second! The two winners received large chocolate prizes as … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Zabelo, chocolate, chocolate day, Oliver Adelson, poetry, school council
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Prose Poem by Molly Lindstrom ’21
Misunderstood I was never in it for the claustrophobia, the sequined and fluffy costumes, the miscellaneous water bottles and bobby pins, the too red lipstick, the painful false eyelashes, the even more painful false smiles, the acrobatics, the jazz walks, … Continue reading
Poetry by Olivia Madreperla ’21
Enjoy this collection of poetry, written by Olivia Madreperla ’21. Sanity is a fleeting thing Sanity is a fleeting thing Like a susurrate in the night A guttural bellow to the moon The residue of a supernova Sanity is a … Continue reading
“The Coffee Shop” by Anonymous
Enjoy this heartfelt poem, an emulation of “Rain” by Jack Gilbert. “The Coffee Shop” after “Rain” by Jack Gilbert Suddenly this feeling. This absence. The tears gone cold and dry. A pathetic smile. I sit in our old … Continue reading
“Distance” by Justin Gawron ’21
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
“The City That Keeps On Sleeping” by Jelani Dean ’23
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
Poetry by Ms. Duszak and Ms. Fischer
Last summer, NA faculty members Kristin Duszak and Sarah Fischer participated in a conference around place-based learning, where they wrote reflective poems in the style of George Ella Lyons’ “Where I’m From” about their identity, their culture, and their stories.
Senior Interns Spotlight: Alison Bader ’20 and Jamie Paradis ’20
In 2018, the WAM blog welcomed four student interns to work as a part of the team, helping to curate blog posts and organize outreach to the NA community. Senior Alison Bader ’20 has since then been a valuable contributor … Continue reading
Posted in Other, Photography, Poetry, Visual Art
Tagged 2020, Alison Bader, Jamie Paradis, photography, poetry, senior, travel, travel photography
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Poetry Week: “I can’t see in this fog but it’s okay for now” by Jamie Paradis ’20
This poem was recently published by the acclaimed literary magazine Hanging Loose.
Poetry Week: Reviews and Recommendations
Who’s your favorite poet? What’s the first poem you ever memorized? Which poetic form do you find most fun to read? Is there a particular poem that you’ve turned to for solace or distraction during these stressful times? Leave your … Continue reading
Poetry Week: “Playground” by Tiana Evans ’24
Playground This was never fair,From the beginning nor towards the end.It will never be.I recognize that as I look around me;they recognize it too.But what is it worth for them to care. As I walk around, My sneakers squeaking along the … Continue reading
Spanish poetry videos by Tess Kesler ’22 and Ryan Cheung ’21
Tess Kesler – “Oda a la cebolla” from Pablo Neruda:“In Spanish 3 Honors, students are required to do a video-poem based on a piece from literary giants such as García Lorca, Pablo Neruda and José Martí. Tess did a terrific … Continue reading
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Tagged class, junior, poetry, ryan cheung, sophomore, Spanish, tess kesler, video
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“Apothecary,” poetry by alumna Remenna Xu ’14
Apothecary We both had stupid dreamsbut I mean, I wasn’t the onewho was about to fly to Seattle on a rainy Wednesday afternoonjust because I wanted to avoid finals. You never took your medicine. I mixed drugs for you at … Continue reading
“raven quills” by Anonymous
raven quills i miss your bright smile,your hair black like raven quills,trueness in your eyes. every momentthat i cannot be with youmakes my heart go still, and i never knowif i will see you again.i just pray to god. when … Continue reading
Poetry by Emily Tang ‘21
Slicing She slices onions with expertise, and I watch as the steel knife glints and flakes of light green fallperfectly under her control.My eyes tear up but she does not appear to be affected by the trauma of onion juice. … Continue reading
Poetry by Dr. LaPadula
Something You Once — loved had the taste of magnolia tree petalsthat shook the top of the staircasein the hour of classes ending and sundown — feared walked with the sound of leaveslike broken-backed, forgotten Latina conjugation neither feminine nor … Continue reading
“Melania,” Poem by Alizah Rizvhi ’20
Melania by Alizah Rizvi I stand behind him–tall, proud, and beautiful under the dismal sky. Thousands of people pool out front. Red hats sprinkled throughout. They delight. Not for me, I remind myself. Breath held. I remain frozen in his steps. … Continue reading
Poetry Out Loud 2019
In January, English students in the Upper School were invited to memorize and perform a work of poetry from the official Poetry Out Loud website. These students had two weeks to prepare their recitations before performing in class, where one … Continue reading
“3,000 Miles Away” Poetry by Elizabeth Hawk ’19
I can hear the wind in California Crackling through the phone. Carried to me through threads Of bouncing information On waves into my ear But I can’t think about this now I can hear our friend crying Static through the … Continue reading
“hyacinths” poem by Alice Jiang ’19
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
“Our City” by Jamie Paradis ’20
“Our City” by Jamie Paradis My feet bump into the edge of the sidewalk as I narrowly avoid the blackened-gum in the shape of a smiley face, I smile at the busy street sounds that remind me of that time … Continue reading
“We Were Seven,” poetry by Mel Xiao ’18
Mel Xiao’s poem “We Were Seven” was selected as a winner of the 2017 Moving Words Contest, an international project that transforms written works into three-minute films. A unique collaboration among artists of prose, poetry, voice acting, and animation, Moving … Continue reading