Kirsten Nyakoe, senior, is a creative whose love for art in all its forms guides her through life. She has been faithfully serving the Humanities Academy since her sophomore year, and now serves as the academy’s Content Manager, maintaining the Muse’s website. Outside of school, she enjoys gaming, reading, writing, editing, annoying her mom, and sleeping.
More work by Kirsten Nyakoe
- Changing Tales – Each tale is nailed to a sorry cross, for would such sinners be a great loss? She was one, a long time ago, and her story is just as they …
- The Greatest Gift of All – By: Kirsten Nyakoe “Merry Christmas!” A chorus of voices shout as I walk in. My eyes widen as I take in the atmosphere of the room. Everyone’s faces are filled …
- Words Heard ‘Round the World – By: Kirsten Nyakoe Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Asante. ありがとう. 谢谢. شكراً. All mean the same thing and are fairly straightforward. Showing thankfulness verbally is easy enough; most people do it …
- A Message to My Coils – Standing in the mirror, I turn and look at my coils. At the end of the hair type list, it’s not for the weak: So much care they need, serums …
- The Colors of the World – By: Kirsten Nyakoe First day of kindergarten, it’s time to learn— the colors of the world—the rainbow, I’d discern. Red, orange, yellow, green, followed by blue! Those are the colors …
- The Art of Narrative Poetry – Poems come in many different forms—odes, sonnets, elegies, lyrics, haiku—but for me, none stand out quite as much as the narrative poem. When writing a poem, it can be hard …
- The Art of Story-Writing – The art of story-writing is a never-ending road. Start with the characters, they’re important! Give them unique designs, striking personalities, and characteristics that sing their own tune. Make sure to …
- Eternally – The heart wishes for boundless, eternal bliss; A time to smile, and a time to remiss. A wish for two hearts forever intertwined, for a love that cannot be confined; …
- Though the Light Fades, I Never Will – Just how much more can my heart endure? For this ailment, I offer no cure. Fiery passion rises in the east, But it is my heart that loves it least; …
- Sharing Talent at the 2023 Fall Art Show – The arts have always played a huge part at OLu—our very own Nechita center is named after one of our alumni, Alexandra Nechita. It should come as no surprise that …