Archived: Finally Free by Hannah Taskila

Earthly struggles are one of many The unknown fills the brain with worry. Ageing progresses like a growing tree, Leaves grow and fall wanting to be free Before it was known autumn was upon us and your leaves were falling. One by one another day passes and the end is calling Cool winds blow across…

Archived: Parenthood by Daniel Morgenegg

Dear Mom, Dear Dad, There’s something I should say. Living my life, feeling sad, Now its a brave new day.   Never understood, though now I do. You both did the best you could, and my life’s no longer blue.   No manual for instruction. We do the best we can. You taught me to…

Archived: Shart by Daniel Morgenegg

  I sharted myself today. Much to my dismay. It just happened. These kids in Montessori school. I tell you, they can be rather cruel. Sure, I made a little stool. Can’t I just catch a break? They should be dropped off at the pool. The horror, and oh, the mortification. I must take a…

Archived: Ecstacy by Gil Ochoa

Ecstasy, I followed your daughter past the branch-wreathed places from the fairy tales. At a time of night, the birds stop singing, and at certain times everything else becomes silent. If the moon could hum, those nights, there would be sound in all but the darkest places. I never did find new paths, but ancient…

Archived: Insomnia by Gil Ochoa

  The late evening stillness changed the place into a mausoleum as sleep came to all else. And how I wanted you there with me. Abandoned, I walked down two halls of stone tile exhausted of their warmth and listened into the bedroom. Light breathing and something lost in the walls or floors or ceiling….

Archived: Something that Decides by Gil Ochoa

Something that decides how long I wait while displacing my balance on folded knees, collapsed thighs, on my feet pacing and swaying with ancient muscle memories as the dancers at the other end of the hall move in and out of walls of revelers like haunters lingering on chilled air held in whirlwinds of Something…

Archived: Frostbit by Cate Formica

The day you said divorce, Was the day you let it snow. Like a harsh, wet blanket of betrayal; The storm of the decade. I was buried in that blizzard Until I got up off the bathroom floor. The 2 am stillness mocked my shivers; Bitter, heavy flakes still falling from the orange sky. Tears…

Archived: Untitled by Elizabeth Ellis

The voices in my head Won’t shut up. They squawk and screech, An atrium in the zoo.   Sometimes they are few. Questioning acts to be made. Condemning those who are wrong. Like indignant dogs at fences.   Often the voices Are many. Demanding the participation That I cannot refuse.   Repeating, repeating, repeating… They…

Archived: Adventure by Tresa New

He lives and dies a thousand times while she sits and lives a thousand lives To each their own and to each they teach   A book, a pen, a screen can be your saving grace Go forth find your best adventure Whether it be living a thousand lives through a text Whether it be…

Archived: Bolt by by Tresa New

Lighting strikes A flash then a crack Scary frightful invigorating …Cowering   Under covers darkness sought Bright light is no good Peer over to check if safe Soon hiding again   Longer pause this time Run! Run fast Don’t let the lightning capture Move when loudest is safest way   Though its scariest just move!…

Archived: To Covet Thee by Scarlett Dougherty

It is unfair, to say the least, Like a gooey, green beast, A reminder to the have-nots.   A wish, a need A craving to see, My drawers overfilling with stuff.   A chill on my spine, Fur catches my eye, That coat deserving of better.   A rainbow bouquet, Way to ruin my day,…

Archived: 14 by Scarlett Dougherty

He came, brethren before lie still, Triumphant, a divine gift bestowed. Absolute in control, Sought glory in war.   Built on a house of glass.   Filled half in Bourbon and half in gold, A fortune wasted on treasures untold. Sun King by name,   Built the house of glass.   My name is Scarlett,…

Archived: Case Manager by Abdi Adan

My name is Abdi Adan. I was born in a city call Kismayo. This city is located in the southern part of Somalia. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Somalia. It has a long coast and a beautiful river. My life was very comfortable, living with my family. I don’t mean we…

Archived: Chain Reaction by Selena Cruz

Frey wasn’t use to having writers block. Lyrics accompanied by musical notes usually flowed freely from her fingertips forming effortless songs. Her talent for songwriting was what landed her a job with Big Machine Records, a dream job that she had wanted since she was a child, and now she had it, but felt she…

Archived: A Summer Night by Julia Keedy

  I waited until it was dark to leave the house. I listened carefully as I snuck past Mom’s bedroom to hear her breathing. She sounded like she was asleep, drawing deep, full breaths. I waited outside her door for a moment, poised to bolt back to my room if she stirred. She let out…

Archived: Sorry by Torrence Brown-Smith

My apologies for falling in love too soon your personality got me higher than balloons searchin’ for the heart of the moon but before I made contact I burst into various pieces that caused the shine to gloom I gotta’ stay away, the weakness of my heart could find your smile in the dark, your…

Archived: The Climb by Torrence Brown-Smith

  Three mountains mimic the heavens patience a blanket of snow to keep them warm in the face of summers presence the slightest essence of pain can be swept away and substituted with a joyous present the calmest place lays in your eyes view the world Take a breath and release the hurt that’s inside…

Archived: The Girl in the Window by Loren McAllister

It’s Sunday morning as I peer out my window into the morning sky. I sense that something is off as I see crowds of people pass me by.   A funeral is being held only miles away. In the distance I see a casket where a lifeless body must lay.   Tear streaked faces gather…

Archived: Friends Forever by Micheala Lucero

You are the perfect friend that I grew up with named after a Disney deer The only one I can talk to without you judging. Because let’s face it. You can’t talk. I am really going to miss you and your bark that is almost human like I am going to miss you jumping on…

Archived: He Did Dream by Kali Rice

He did dream And dreams did descend Not plummet, not grate the mind nor turmoil lend Death quivered down near his soul to rest And dreams did descend Frail reservation his soul possessed With hope to recoil, the eyes digressed The prospect guised austere And into the ivories he did disappear And into the melody…

Archived: Solace by Ashlie Hampson

  Waves arrive and then disappear. Peace ebbs and flows with the waves. Awe wraps comfort in beauty.     Ashlie Hampson is a happy wife of 22 years, a Super Mom, and a non-traditional freshman at Aims Community College with a 4.0 GPA. Ashlie is pursuing a masters degree in Psychology. Ashlie was born…

Archived: A Moment by Stephen Tillotson

Sunlight  streams through the branches. A Gurgling stream carries on. Flowing by, time goes on around us. Illuminated in the rays of the sun basking hand in hand, we hold close, as moment a drifts on. Caught outside the ever changing universe, just a moment of peace, in a fast paced world. A second of…

Archived: Endless Fire by Hannah Taskila

Flames are hot on a cold winters night Crackling, sizzling, lighting the dark Trees sway with the brisk breeze Hawks spring up to take flight. Heart frozen in sadness, untouched by the flame Smoke soars in the starlit sky filling it with a grey dismal cloud Howling wolves off in the distance echo through the…

Archived: Alone by Morgan Hawthorn

Drooping over, sad Across the white barren plains Standing was one tree     I am a preschool teacher who loves Netflix, hiking, and Disney World! Currently, I am working towards my bachelors degree in elementary education and my Colorado teach license.

Archived: Worry by Hannah Taskila

  Breath in, breath out, a never ending feeling Fills the mind, heart, lungs, every nerve ending. The constant pound of a beating heart fills the ears like a pounding wave. Drowning in a wave pool of never ending waves. Waiting for a breath of fresh air you crave. Each storm passes to a peaceful…

Archived: A Diamond by Alan Jaimes

A poem is like a diamond, Its true beauty lies in hard work, But when the work is done, it shines, Like a beacon of heaven, reigning upon The darkness of our sins like an angelic psalm. A poem is like a diamond, it’s elegant and exquisite Yet its true power can completely change your…

Archived: Pillowtalk by Alan Jaimes

I love him He loved me Eyes painted by artists Body sculpted by Gods Definition of sexy Ruffling through his hair Smell of citrus from the shampoo Feelings of love Quickly engulfed me The human noise he made Brought a calming breeze to my heart Conversations took hours Car rides felt infinite Constant state of…

Archived: The White Blanket by Alan Jaimes

A White Blanket At morning’s rise, windows are freshly painted with white powder Children’s imaginations drawn artistically in the fog Many rush down to enjoy the view with a warm cup made from love Opening the door is like entering into a new realm Filled with light rain that floats down in harmony with their…

Archived: Art by Selena Cruz

Falling into slow steps side by side. Exploring a building filled with art work. Rain raced down the windows, creating A perfect day to stay stowed away. Making comments on the complexity Of the art work on the first floor. Flowing up the stairs to find more pieces. Picking out favorites subjectively. Opinion based thoughts…

Archived: Awaken by Selena Cruz

I walked a trail up in the forest. Looking for solitude within Gaia. To find an area that sparked interest. So I no longer felt like a pariah. Long and lean lively trees lined my way. Eventually morphing into Dense leaning trees, creating an archway. Green grass, wild flowers, all in view. All framing a…

Archived: Language is A God by Gustavo Reyes

  A being that hones its literacy, fluency, and wisdom An entity resembling a deity With tenacity to rule a kingdom Sitting comfortably like the statue of Lincoln. Knows not the existence of Atheism Its arrogance reveals its vast influence However, the entity values holds a dignified mannerism Its superiority is known far and wide…

Archived: Artists by Shannon Foster

  Artists may damage parts of themselves over time because the beauty they create for the world can only be made by minds brilliant and fragile hopeless and romantic they view life through a scope all their own from which tragedy and miracles happen blood pumps from beating hearts as they feel life’s pulses sensing…

Archived: All but my Heart by Shannon Foster

  Rain beats in time with the rhythm of your hand upon my heart, drops of water silently tapping at the window while your fingers trace circles on my palms Peaceful and quiet, no one here but us, expecting nothing but tonight, giving all but my heart Romance means little, just a twisting riddle gliding…

Archived: The Ocean and the Moon by Shannon Foster

  The moon signals the tide to arrive upon the shore pulling sand and sea within and without ebbing and flowing and brimming with hope Stunning it is that the moon billions of miles away in space seemingly unaffected by life on earth controls the tide the immeasurable ocean we fear and explore It’s as…

Archived: They Found a Home by Victoria Hughes

A bird is singing off in the distance As we sit atop a gorgeous and natural formation There’s a breeze… Not strong, but ripples form in the water   The bright sky that was once a plan and simple sapphire is now crowded with more guests Tangerine orange… Lilac purple… Even dull pink and faint…

Archived: Yellow by Morgan Hawthorn

  As it shines through my window, Yellow wakes me As bright as the midday sun, Yellow illuminates the clear skies As tasty as can be, Yellow lemonade over a glass of ice Yellow is joy   As it shines in the skies, Yellow boosts up higher than the clouds As is beams in the…

Archived: A Silent Kind of Suffering by Julia Keedy

  You broke my heart when you said you needed space but I resigned myself to the fact that you were right, You did need to face this alone. My head has been spinning ever since, thinking of you. My best friend. I have been crying and pacing, obsessing over the fact that where you…

Archived: The Clock Strikes Midnight by Lauryn Waldo

Full of possibility Full of words we won’t say, A future that can never be, All because of history. When the clock is finished chiming, I promise I will go I just wanted you to know: I don’t regret anything.       I am an almost 21 year old who just recently realized her…

Archived: Voyager II by Michael Romanowski

In the cosmic dark with the veil of stars a monument travels beyond our grasp. Carrying with it all our hopes and dreams. The epitome of technology.   Sent on a journey with no plan of return. On a mission to study the vast unknown armed with the instruments of science, with an explosive launch…