“The drought has ended. It snowed at last this past winter, knee-deep, and now it has been raining for days. The Kabul River is flowing once again. Its spring floods have washed away Titanic City.” A Thousand Splendid Suns. Chapter… Continue Reading →
Okay, I know this sounds bad- but I need you guys to listen to me! I know right about now you are wanting to scream your heads off at me, and for a good reason, but I just need maybe… Continue Reading →
Emulation of Mariana written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Past the drawn curtains of loom Are the chambers of the night; Away in her room, She cries out of sight! She studies the words written In the book of… Continue Reading →
Each day on the farm was passed With hours spent doing chores, Yet her fingertips found the time To escape with the keys of black and white. With youth, The world was at her fingertips The roads of the… Continue Reading →
Prompt used: J is for Junkyard “One mans junk is another man’s treasure.” A cluttered room with the smell of gas- not gasoline for a car, but some identified gas. A very little amount of light is able to enter through… Continue Reading →
Prompt used is from Q is for Quay. Parallel to the land flows the water. A river, where people go to reflect, explore, enjoy the beauty not found on land. There is a common tranquillity beheld by the river; waves of serenity… Continue Reading →
Prompt used: P is for Pub. Sarah. Faster. Faster- come on, I can do this, I can do this. My breathing stabilizes slowly, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. Inside me, my heart is ready to explode, it feels like its beating 100… Continue Reading →
The Story of a Child Soldier: Mélida Mélida, 9 years old at the time was along the river when soldiers drew her attention by saying they had soup in their canoe. Later, she woke up among several other children, each… Continue Reading →
“Are you sure you want to do this?” “No, I’m scared I’m going to die.” “Seriously.” “Come on relax, Junior. You’re making such a big deal.” “Fine but when they say something completely inappropriate, don’t say I didn’t warn you… Continue Reading →
“Okay so once you do a backward somersault into the water, wait there until you see Hernando.” I nod my head trying to show confidence, however, I feel none of it. My mother looks at me smirking; I did get… Continue Reading →