The Energy of The Mind By Veronica Belanger ’24 Today and tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, tired I find myself running on the hamster wheel of my own mind. It leaves me wandering in place, in complete confusion While it runs and jumps (mostly to conclusions). I just want a break, to ease this…
Distance By Elena Brutus ‘24 As I crossed the border I knew This was the last time I would see you She told me from the beginning to keeps my distance Of course, I’m stubborn so, I didn’t listen The days flew by and our friendship grew Soon everything in sight reminded…
Love’s No Streaming Service Feeling blue lately without you but looking at this screen reminds me of you. It’s 3 A.M. The distance between us is tiring my heart apart. I wish we were a Netflix movie so I can just hit restart
“Real Things” by Riley Fallon ’26 Real things take time Like the flower that grows From a seed In the ground It won’t sprout overnight Or in a day It will take days Or weeks Or months Or years But, the more time The flower has to grow The more water And sunlight It gets…
“A Hymn to the Morning” by Victoria Vakser ’26 O come, all the Offended Behold the rising sun; Your darkest times are ended, A new day has begun. Come now! the birds are gathered, Their sweetest songs they sing; A hymn to their Creator, To the almighty King. All creatures now are stirring, To duties…
By Kavon Morris ’23: November 18, 2023 was a regular day – until I got home. The day started off fine. I went to school just like any other day. I still can remember the day vividly. I had chicken nuggets for lunch, and the track season had just started so I was excited to…
“No More Nightmares” by Morgan Grismer ’23 It’s dark outside and the house is finally free of the voices that filled the living room not too long ago. I move silently around cleaning up the toys and putting away the couch cushions that were used for the ultimate fort twenty minutes prior. Almost done, then…
“Plastic Grass” by Shea Flannelly ’26 My heart is filled with plastic grass Not growing or getting longer It sits and waits for something more But has no need for water Some say I’m easier to maintain That I’m shiny, sharp, and new But all I do is imitate For I so ever long to…
“New Beginnings,” by Ciara Bice ’25 Easter is the time of new beginnings Flowers begin to spring Chicks begin to hatch The birds begin to chirp But most importantly The rise of Jesus Christ, His dying for us, starts a new beginning: A beginning we must celebrate everyday. There are constant reminders of these beginnings:…
“The Lucky Leprechaun” by Caroline Filocamo ’26 Oh la, ti-dah, Today’s the day, I make a quick get-away! The boys and girls have built their traps, And planned out all the treasure maps Made to lock me up in a box — But they forget I am sly as a fox! “Better luck next time”…
