It’s not that you need to know, really—just that I need to say it to someone. I can’t think of the word for it, but we’re learning about it in AP Lang right now. Disconsolate. I have a hard time remembering the definition, but I don’t think that’s it. Whatever. It’s not like it’s a […]
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Sylvia Plath, known for her neurotic nature and dramatic decisions, was a beautiful and independent young woman who influenced a generation. She may have remained unrecognised until death, but her poetry and knack for storytelling eventually made bookshelves worldwide. Author of The Bell Jar and anthologies such as Ariel, her words draw pictures in readers’ […]
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I like the sound of my own laughter on most days. It pierces the air around me, breaking the tiny shards of silence that make up one whole. On the days I do not like giggles erupting out of my mouth, I stare into the far distance and wonder why my own laughter is vexing. […]
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she experienced high highs and low lows and when she was happy she didn’t smile she sparkled when she was sad she didn’t cry she cracked the other boys and girls feared the darkness under her eyes the scars on her body so they beat her with words producing blood that no one could see […]
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As we draw towards the closing end of 2017, I’m proud to find our society, in general, becoming less stigmatized towards mental health issues. While we may have a long way to go, it is definitely heartening to see hope for the future. Mental health is a very important subject that is close to my […]
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I was listening to a song by Mallory Knox called “Lighthouse.” A particular lyric struck a chord in me and inspired this. “Find the lighthouse in the dark, and shine a light on every single soul that weeps.” This line really hit me. I’ve listened to this song a million times, but it wasn’t until […]
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My mind is a place of beautiful chaos Sometimes it’s loud, like a thousand voices Screaming at me from all directions. Sometimes it’s quiet, the worn out floorboards don’t even creak or make a sound. My mind is a place of comfort, but also a place of grief. It’s where my doubts, fears and worries […]
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Vivid memories sleep on the horizon Reminiscing on the days of old Days past, but not gone Asleep, but not dead The negative energy radiates; Cuts deep: to the core, to the heart Hatred, insecurity, depression Drown you Try to swim Can’t move For what worth is this life alone? Says the insecure Says the […]
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my guardian angel— she has a harder job description than the others. instead of watching me from a distant puff of heaven, every morning, she must sew my silk skin around her so I don’t have to say one more apology to my body. she has to remind me to breathe; puts her lips right […]
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