Poetry and Art Sampler

Apr 20, 2022 | Art, Blog, Poetry

We chose these two pieces to sample from our poetry and art selections this year because together they complement each other’s striking subject. “Old Lions Die Alone” tells a story of power through the eyes of an aging lion heart, and Iman Siddiq paints one of...

Fiery Legacy ~ Jarod Yu

Apr 18, 2022 | Poetry, SciFi-Fantasy

When the embers glow, Does the emperor know That soon the hammer will fall To crush every bone? Can he see that his truth Is lit by lies Perpetuated by fools To stifle the dreamers? When the blaze rages Do rebel rampages Cleave his head In the revolution’s end?...

An Invitation to Belonging

Apr 30, 2021 | Poetry

By Maggie Dressler كنتُ أتمنى الانتماء مع شخص أو في مكان طوال طفولتي تخيلتُ شعوراً يمكنه أن ينتمي لي يوم من الأيام هل يوجد شعوراً مثل ذلك؟ بحثتُ فشلتُ صرختُ سمعتُ صوتك وأنتَ تدعوني إليك ورأيتُ كل ما تمنيته —الانتماء— في كيانك I used to long for belonging with a person...

Goodbye, Father

Apr 30, 2021 | Poetry

By Payton Kuhn Father, you are the biting taste of whiskey, glaring at me from the clear bottle in the corner. You tear apart the room when I say your name, the flames burn every corner and scorch every memory. Until all that is left are bones. Father, you are the...

Caramel

Apr 30, 2021 | Poetry

By Eitan Perlin   Caramel visions of lazy days dance, Sending spools of honeyed sun down my spine. The room dulls to beige, but though fantasies melt, The faint wisp of a smile remains. In newfound stillness, my mind sets to wander, To a thicket of overgrown...

Ocean

Apr 30, 2021 | Poetry

By Tommy Malz Sandy shores and bright blue skies Waves that boldly tower A manic force that cycles with the tide Look no further for nature’s true power. The ocean is a temperamental vice Serene and turbulent, peaceful yet violent. Promising adventure and peril....