The Sounds of Darkness by Micah Mujunga

April 9, 2026

When I close my eyes
darkness stands before me.
Seeing the streetlights,
I explore tons of thunderous sounds
as my eyes bloom.
My weakness grows,
I hear streaming rivers
and owls hooting hard.
I snuggle in my bed.
I see my future,
and when I see my future,
I seek my heart
as open as a tree
enchanted with delight.
I listen beneath darkness,
hearing it reply,
hugs miracles and stars.
When I take a walk
I finally wake up.
Phew I am still home.

This poem was written by Micah Mujunga as a 3rd grader at  B.F. Day Elementary School, with WITS writer-in-residence Samar Abulhassan. Performed at the Seattle Arts & Lectures Literary Arts Series event with Emma Straub at Town Hall Seattle on April 9, 2026.

Posted in Student Writing Writers in the Schools Support 2025/26 Season

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