I am stubborn and realistic I wonder about death and the after-life I hear the Devil’s laughter I see Hell’s gates I want to understand…
Posts published in “Literary”
Being
By ELEANOR RANDL on March 2019
When the cold begins to seep beneath my clothes, I watch the dogs with wet backs and soft eyes. During the quiet, they gallop…
Fly Me to the Moon
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on March 2019
Mist from the Pale Fire The heavens pierced by tall spires The grain is acquired
Untitled
By CHARLOTTE HOEKENGA on March 2019
Why do aliens Always invade big cities Why not the midwest
TI-84 Plus CE
By ZACHARY FOLEY on March 2019
It can draw lines But it cannot make art It can solve any equation But on its own it can’t start It doesn’t need to…
Inversion
By YOONSUH KIM on March 2019
Look! Syllables are the same! Wait, there’s two more now!? …I think I really screwed this-
0.7 Miles
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2019
0.7 miles of sidewalk Seven blocks Of October’s autumn leaves Of November’s frost Of December’s ice and snow Twenty pounds on my back Twenty-four…
New Year
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on February 2019
It is a New Year With it comes new goals It is a New Year 2018 gives way to a brighter future It is a…
Soccer Ball
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
Beautiful, sunny, sweet, summer day, you, soccer ball will always give my summer the happiest moments during this hot season, you, soccer ball are my…
To The Present Me and Future Me
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
Stop watching movies. Start doing homework at home. Instead of living in your room, start living out of your room. Help out with the…
Thinking In Metaphors
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
To the boy with suns for eyes, I’m trying to see that you’re not the only star in my galaxy. You’re just the brightest and…
Unwelcome
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2019
The dead of winter A single fall leaf appears Poke it with a stick
Universal Pondering
By ARIANA TELYNDRU on February 2019
Space Endless space The sky extends—eternally Shades of color make up the galaxy Decorate the universe Truly we are nothing Compared to what is out…
Literary Issue
By THE TATTLER on January 2019
Sometimes
By REFLECTED GLORY on December 2018
Sometimes I dare to look up into Ebony pools of passion and sorrow to match my own Your gaze strikes a match in my throat…
Toxic Boy
By REFLECTED GLORY on December 2018
Every last drop of your honey-gold voice Intoxicates me I willingly drink from your poisoned goblet Let me draw the sweet venom from your…
You Are My Springtime
By REFLECTED GLORY on December 2018
Flowers and sunlight have nothing on you Daisies bloom only to have you recognize their petals The sun shines so I can see your face…
Petrichor
By SANKOFA MCLAURIN on December 2018
The first time I realized my connection with the Earth The rain fell fast as I held my breath and slowed as I…
Borders
By ELEANOR RANDL on December 2018
Their fractured stories Sprawl out Into constellations Shattered chairs And beds And bones Slivers In the black of night Dust to dust Stars…
Winter Snowflakes
By ZACHARY FOLEY on December 2018
Winter snowflakes sent adrift A cool wind gives them lift Like crystals, they glitter in the light Otherwise, they are all white Snowflakes create…
i found a face in a cardboard box
By ABIGAIL GLICKMAN on December 2018
i found a face in a cardboard box it was printed in grays and blacks and browns its mouth was [perhaps open] and its…
The ‘y’ is Silent
By VICKY LU on December 2018
My name is Vicky Lu Yes, that’s just five syllables The ‘y’ is silent
December Haiku Contest: Yacht Wars
By SAM SACHS on December 2018
I have sixteen yachts I create a mega yacht My yacht will beat yours
December Haiku Contest: British Invasion
By SAM SACHS on December 2018
We’re under attack The Brits are taking over Bloody hell we’re dead
December Haiku Contest: Golden Hour
By REFLECTED GLORY on December 2018
My boy is honey The sun wishes for his blaze He’s glowing embers
December Haiku Contest: Nothing Matters
By SAM SACHS on December 2018
I’m a speck of dust Nothing that I do matters It’s all a big lie