I live in such a world Where fear and joy break and rebuild me simultaneously, Where healing and pain intertwine,ContinueContinue reading ““I Live in Such a World” by Amber Haliday”
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“Order Number 12,023” by Sophia Krohn
Dear Mrs. and Mr. Johnson, Congratulations, you are the next in line to be recipients of an Adler Doll! WeContinueContinue reading ““Order Number 12,023” by Sophia Krohn”
“Between Mama and Me” by Lashanda Baker
The smell of fried chicken drifted throughout the apartment as commercial ads broke up the hip-hop station’s music during theContinueContinue reading ““Between Mama and Me” by Lashanda Baker”
“Blue Paper-Thin Wings” by Isabela Rezende
The butterfly perched atop my finger, stretching its blue, paper-thin wings. For a moment, I thought of curling my fingersContinueContinue reading ““Blue Paper-Thin Wings” by Isabela Rezende”
“Why I am Not Left-Handed” by Wrendolyn Klotzko
I was meant to be left-handed,but when my pencil dancedfrom side to side across my page,through my fingers, between myContinueContinue reading ““Why I am Not Left-Handed” by Wrendolyn Klotzko”
“Sunday January Jams” by Wrendolyn Klotzko
The music melts deadbolt ice.Half-frozen hermits drink beer and eat ham sittingon folding chairs and couches held up by 2X4s.OrangeContinueContinue reading ““Sunday January Jams” by Wrendolyn Klotzko”
“I’m Scared My Boss Knows I’m a Lizard” by Wrendolyn Klotzko
Admittedly, it is because I am getting worse at hiding it.He watches molted skin fall from under my shirt’s cuffsandContinueContinue reading ““I’m Scared My Boss Knows I’m a Lizard” by Wrendolyn Klotzko”
“Fastest Fashion” by Jay Hesser
Who in the world has the fastest fashion? Those who don’t think of outfits for today, But what will be worn forContinueContinue reading ““Fastest Fashion” by Jay Hesser”
“Sunflowers for Keisha” by Bailey Peters
The dry grass and loose roots dug into my thighs as I sat in the heart of my garden. ItContinueContinue reading ““Sunflowers for Keisha” by Bailey Peters”
“Goodbye, Mr. Wonderful” by Mattie Frascella
Honestly, it’s not like he was drop-dead gorgeous.He was average.Okay, slightly better than average.He was adequate.Taller than most, but inContinueContinue reading ““Goodbye, Mr. Wonderful” by Mattie Frascella”