The Great Nothing by Nadean Ismail How do you do nothing? Listening Things you can’t hear Not bothering No answer Confused Have no thought Have no effort Follow no point Follow no […]
Poems inspired by Arthur Miller’s The Crucible
The Devil’s Friend By Carmello Carter Girls sneak into the night Conjure love potions about boys One goes too far to get her heart desire and now Abigail throws the blame Conjure […]
“Phoenix”
By: Robert Mattesky Rebirth. A process that has been done a million times. I lie in the ashen hill from which I hatched. The once lush landscape now is blanketed with soot. […]
“Conrad”
A personal narrative by: Emma Stone-Webb Two days after getting my new pet fish I found myself on the floor crying while looking at his ripped up remains. My whole life I […]
“Where I’m From” Poems
In these poems, based on “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon, students consider their personal origins. “I am from two places” By Denise Alotto I am from two places My heart […]
This I Believe
In these personal essays, students consider the core values that guide their daily lives. “The Power of Ambiguity” By Abby Rapuano I believe in nurture over nature. I believe in taking bugs […]
Reverse Poetry
Reverse poetry is a poem that can be read forwards (top to bottom) and have one meaning, but can also be read backwards (bottom to top) and have a different or opposite meaning. Poem 1 by Abby […]
Four Poems of Hope
Poem 1 by Dan Carr Hope is brave Having hope takes courage For one to have hope and be let down is the bravest thing there is And yet we are all […]
Every Human is Equal
By: Erin Knott I believe that every human on this planet earth is equal. I believe that every human should be seen as equal and given equal rights. No matter the race […]
Saving Sister Sara
By: Francis Momongan It’s been over half a year since the Empire of Japan surrendered to the United States of America, ending the three years long Greater East Asia War. The defeat […]
The Caldron 