Poetry takes time and practice. You cannot just suddenly excel at it the first time, so don’t panic if you can’t seem to let it flow! Now, I am no expert, but I would like to share a few tips that have helped me grow and that I still take on board daily. 1. Listen to music. […]
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I’ll preface this by saying that I am a generally moody person — with quick and unpredictable shifts that catch me by surprise and appear to have no reason or pattern — and that what I’m talking about may not apply to everyone, but hopefully it helps someone. When I originally had the idea to […]
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Last night she nearly let go. She wondered what left her holding on. If she left, the lights would still glisten. If she left, the stars would still shine. If she left, the moon would still empower. If she left, the sun would still shower possibility. If she left, the world would go on. If […]
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Query: Dear Lara, My name is Mary. I stumbled upon Germ Magazine while checking the reviews and website for All the Bright Places book, and I frankly think this website/blog is really cool. I really enjoy every part of this website, and I always take notes!! My question is simple, yet needs the right words to be […]
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So many young people are taking their own lives before their life even truly begins. Why is that? Maybe it’s a home situation, maybe it’s a result of being bullied, or maybe it’s just a side effect of a chemical flaw. Whatever the cause is, the end result is still the same. We are facing […]
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This story is one of the April Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. “What do you think you’re doing?” Sarah’s voice brought me back down to earth. I blinked, and looked at the mess I’d collected in front of me. Grass, sticky weeds, dandelions ripped from their roots. I […]
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It is very common for young people to feel like they cannot make a difference in the world. There are always too many problems to solve and not enough time to do everything. Although it may be unrealistic that you will be the next Mother Teresa or Gandhi, there are always small ways you can […]
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Dear me, Me, myself — we told you, to never confuse career with a life — an exciting life. Even if you cringe and realize that it did not happen, please know that I still sincerely love you. I consider you, my dear Anna, as a person with a big heart and potential, yet sometimes […]
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Her nails were white, her clothing black. Her heart resembled much of the both of them. Void of life and full with hatred. “I hate it,” she said. “I hate everything.” “You don’t hate everything,” I told her. “You hate things right now.” “When does right now turn into forever, though?” “It doesn’t,” I smiled. […]
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