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a soul laid bare
my heart desires everything with you. this head is weighted by differing credences. i yearn to possess certitude in your love, but in occlusion are my rusted canvases. i am furious with my habitual hesitation. my nerves are pleading your name. i long to soften these weary fists and surrender the obsolete pain. i amContinue reading “a soul laid bare”
a museum of endearment: January’s collection of poetry and prose
image: “Playing their song” by Jospeh Lorusso,
today, i turn 20
painting by e. charnny
The Jack of All Spin: A Collection of Poetry
image by @_tyedied on twitter
excerpt from “11:11 p.m.”
the girl i was two months ago would be unsure as how to receive the life i live now. once residing in the air, i currently stroll curiously upon the ground. it is beautifully, wonderfully, magically perplexing to consider how a life can alter in six weeks, one day, a minute. as the pale lightContinue reading “excerpt from “11:11 p.m.””
Ending: March 3rd, 2020
Sometimes, loves are short lived. A spark is ignited as quickly as it goes out. Other times, love burns so agonizingly slow, prolonging until the very last ash has blown away. The story will write itself until each party has absolutely nothing left to give. You go along your separate paths, but keep the memoriesContinue reading “Ending: March 3rd, 2020”
i forgot the sky is blue: December’s Collection of Poetry and Prose
Painting: “An artist in his studio contemplating a moonlit street from his opened window” by Caspar David Friedrich
snow day
i recall age 8 nostalgia emerges in a way as i observe the unique flakes landing swimmingly into place i will always seek out whimsicality even if some parts unfold tragically alike to the frozen patterns, i dance magically and acknowledge sweet nothings in my reality
Today, I Am Happy
Image: @lostinhistorypics on IG
Couple viewing the Apollo 8 spacecraft launch, 1968.
grey: November’s Collection of Poetry and Prose
Source of image: eliaseri
grey
Image by Sky Steele
January Haze
Painting by Dina Brodsky
Do the Leaves Know They’re Admired?
Image by pangarina-angelin-a on tumblr
Five Blows to the Chest
Image by @nonalimmen on IG
Glitter in the Day: Part Two
Recently, I read an article discussing the stagnant nature of a mundane routine. When we find ourselves in never-ending cycles, we can become restless while going through the motions. We risk losing sight of what exactly makes life worth the effort. Upon finishing the piece, I realized that in order to find pleasure in life,Continue reading “Glitter in the Day: Part Two”
For the Woman Who Cannot Wander
Image: dawn with arms of roses by @jejeanquim on IG
“What Do You Hope For After Death?”
Source of image: proisrael on tumblr
An Excerpt of Closure by My Teenage Self
Photography by Sky Steele
The Rat Race Routine: How Do We Escape It?
Image by Sam Creasy
5 minute read
What Does My Best Life Look Like?
I am writing this on a bench at the river walk. I intended my visit to be for journaling and reading poetry. I realized I forgot a writing utensil. Luckily, there was a green crayon, perfectly perched upon a rock. Serendipity. Today, I have taken great care of myself. I can feel a plethora ofContinue reading “What Does My Best Life Look Like?”
Returning to the Self: The Importance of Solitude
Image by Karin Jurick
7 minute read
Slow Burn: October’s Collection of Poetry
Image: Cotopaxi, 1862, Frederic Edwin Church
Glitter in the Day: Part One
It is too easy to overlook the seemingly insignificant treasures of the day. Every once in a while, I enjoy taking a moment to seek out these hidden gems. Try it, make a list. You might happen upon some magic in any ordinary moment. July 20, 2020 Within My Four Walls Constantly replaying a newContinue reading “Glitter in the Day: Part One”
Resplendence, Alas: September’s Collection of Poetry
Black-Eyed Susan She was my childhood best friend. Adjacent each other, we would grow. From church affairs, or in her basement, to the Abby and Abby Show. . We looked out for one another, like when we tried out for track. I was the one who went back for her when she had a breathContinue reading “Resplendence, Alas: September’s Collection of Poetry”
Free Fall: A Collection of Poetry
Image: “The Butterfly Nebula” by NASA.
The 2020 Election: What Every Constituent Should Know About Voting This November
With the general election occurring in less than a month, I cannot help but to entertain a few concerns of mine. I am worried for the potential voter turnout among my generation. I am aware that my age group is one of many conspiracy theorists. With all sorts of crazy information circulating, I believe aContinue reading “The 2020 Election: What Every Constituent Should Know About Voting This November”
Outbreak: A Short Story
“Check their vitals,” you hear a panicked voice demand. Your eyes slowly blink open to reveal a white, tiled ceiling. You are tranquil for a moment. You feel yourself floating in the air, as you were in the ocean on your family beach trip in 2008. Suddenly, you are thrown back into your body. AContinue reading “Outbreak: A Short Story”
The Sunday of Summer: August’s Collection of Poetry
Dance in the Sun Talking with Brandy while drinking wine Painting the town to pass the time Distracting ourselves because we can’t be alone Closing the chapter of your childhood home . Fourteen full years of growth and some pain Hand in hand when standing in rain Slaying our demons, deciphering first loves Still findingContinue reading “The Sunday of Summer: August’s Collection of Poetry”
Progress Amongst a Pandemic: What I Learned from COVID-19
In early March of 2020, I was a full-time student at Virginia Tech. Like any average college attendee, I constantly struggled to find a balance between academics and social life. Accompanying this, I was embarking on a difficult period in my life; relationships were falling apart and my seasonal depression was at its yearly peak.Continue reading “Progress Amongst a Pandemic: What I Learned from COVID-19”
