this world is riddled with raindrops in the eyes of gods and junkie moons and death too soon’s and an inability to stop wasting time …
Petals by Emma Klein
Flower petals fly out of my lungs While I stand in the pouring rain My paper skin flakes off at the slightest touch I grip …
April Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Shiny Horo, Carissa Cicchini, and Bevin Kelley
These entries from April’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
Adriane by Aiyana
Of all the boys I’ve thought I’ve loved, you’re not particularly the one I imagined would make me cry. And I’ve found out that you’re …
So Many Words… by Chianne
218,632 words in the English language 35,000 words known to the average person 860.3 million words said in one lifetime Over 200 different ways to …
Feed by Samantha Curtin
Your hand claws through my blanket-soft curls like a guitarist strums their fingers on strings. Pastel-petal cheeks burn the ligatures of quarter notes. Voices and …
Nine Verses of a Batter’s Home Run by Cindy Song
i. Sunlight reflecting off the shattered glass on the boy’s blue duvet blindingly attacks pale walls where laughter once resonated between. ii. A broken trophy case tasting …
Untitled by Zohra Hussain
In the midst of long distance and confessionals with the moon, (to my heart) a star asks: “when did you stop believing in yourself?” …
Y’all by Jasmina Kuenzli
Sleepless nights, and stoplights, and sunburned exhaustion. You make me want to wake up, even when I’m so tired I can’t see straight. My heart …