“The only moment that matters is now”— But one cannot simply ignore the overwhelming dread of the inevitable, For only the passage of time could ease dread’s vindictive hunger. Even …
The Show Must Go On!
The deadly COVID-19 virus came to destroy our world this past year. However, fashion stops for nothing and new trends took over the runway this past season. From London to …
Save Me
You were the type of person to approach strangers — people of all kinds. You saw their differences and would lean into me, saying “look, darling, look how he holds …
Martian Excursion
Sunlight shined through the dusty, cracked windows once the spacecraft descended onto Mars. I glanced down at my hand to notice myself covered in water that had dripped down my …
Seniors, Welcome Back.
Finally, after 6 long months, students are back at Orange Lutheran. We’re taking tests, getting to know our teachers, and meeting new people. But, this year is very different. Freshmen …
Tribulation Song
Man hates the day when his mirror is shattered into fragments, And his visage becomes distorted. Man hates the day when his iron is no longer sharp, And his labor …
Protecting Ourselves
“We accept the reality of the world with which we’re presented. It’s as simple as that.” – The Truman Show While the reality we are presented with might not be …
The Jump
Sunlight reflected off the sharp metal beneath my thigh, blinding my right eye and causing me to squint. For such an easily fixable inconvenience, the stress coursing through my blood …
The Greenhouse Fairy
Sunlight beaming through the glass-pane windows enlightened the saturated greenhouse. Walking from the cottage into the backyard, I observed the rays of sunlight illuminating the greenery in the glass house. …
To Rest in Peace
Where the colors of amber and honey seem to melt into one, and the whole scene is encapsulated in this sweet crystallized state, my head begins to droop. Nothing changes …