The Sounds of Darkness by Micah Mujunga

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 snugg...

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“Piano” by Julian Alldredge

My piano holds history passed down my family for years. My ears blessed by chords like G major. When I get stressed, I play. I get lost in the harmonies, the sounds, the melodies that clear my mind of...

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“A Wave of Feelings” by Rilla Collier

I have lots of feelings, some are soft like my favorite tuft of wool. Some are tough and fierce and fearless in some ways, some are even blank or like I don’t belong. But they all are waves, and the...

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“Saltwater” by Varnika Jammalamadaka

If I am to be tossed Point them in the direction of the Pacific Tell them there is no specific way I’d want them to drown me at sea Pathetic, like garbage Her frothy white soap could not convince me...

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“Home” by Maya Klein

A home is a shelter to stay warm or cold Family are loved ones A room is a safe place to hide in and love A bed is a place to dream A forest is a place to imagine and draw A tree is a place to climb a...

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“Witness” by Sione Sebastian Kapesi

I witness hate, I witness glee. But there is something I don’t see. I witness dance, I witness death. Men of no value losing breath. I witness joy, I witness kissing. But there is something the worl...

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