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See Me Please

See Me Please

Delana Hayes January 18, 2023

“I hope to fall fatally ill” As a child I prayed I wished I obsessed That such a terrible misfortune would fall upon me. I want to see how many people truly cared for me I...

Mans hand asking for help underwater with air bubbles in sunlight, male slowly rise up and survive. Slow motion, POV view. Concept of drowning in deep sea or ocean

The Last Straw

Mary Peacock December 8, 2022

The stress weighing down My sobs rolling down my face I can't control this mental release Just make it stop Make the stress stop Make it stop I'm in a sinking pit that keeps growing My responsibilities Getting...

River in the mountains behind the stream of rich water

The Current

Paige Range November 22, 2022

Constrained by walls Of dirt and stones Never allowed to go beyond Always shallow, slow, and lone The path was set Almost inevitable No thrill. No danger For the foot does not go deep Always...

“Deception”

“Deception”

Ava Dale October 26, 2022

Fictional Series: Is Murder a Sin, Especially if Nobody Knows?

Fictional Series: Is Murder a Sin, Especially if Nobody Knows?

Joshawn Grace October 26, 2022

When beginning a story like the one I'm about to tell you, the first thing you'd expect would be to not find a deep connection into any of these of the people I tell you about; they're all bound to die. Kyle...

“Still Life”

“Still Life”

Greta Durham October 26, 2022

The Power of Words 

The Power of Words 

Mary Peacock October 25, 2022

I fear the words that are never voiced The sound that you never hear The words that will never show their power Whispers along a conciseness that you will always fear

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