Murky pond, full of frogs and phage

Abnormal cell division, progression through each stage

Shiny clubs, polo shirts, a landscape glitters green

Insidious destruction reflected in the sheen

Superficial beauty and a latent 1,3-D

Sickeningly sweet, a muffled, muted plea

Mind on equal par—not chemotherapy

Crystal pond, not full of frogs or phage

Unaware a much worse game is being played


Nicholas Everett Chasler is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania double majoring in psychology and criminology. Everett currently serves as the event coordinator and recruitment chair for University Park’s Creative Writing Club. When he isn’t busy with schoolwork, his job, or his club, Everett enjoys running, reading, spending time with friends and of course, writing.