“The Death of a Soldier” Literary Reinterpretation Project
by Heather Chamberlain This is a literary interpretation project I did for American Lit 2 over “The Death of a Soldier” by Wallace Stevens. The imagery of this poem really spoke to me. Clearly it is about soldiers going into war, but I found that it also symbolized the common man and how he approaches... Continue Reading →
Gardening
Written by Grahm Edmisten and Composed by Adin Gilmore Great green stems Yearly bud in the hems Puts the daffodils to shame Sasses the roses just the same Opens the sun up Pours forth light In the cup Heady petals worth the sweat Ill tuned to the sound of a jet Louder than words from... Continue Reading →
You Look a Lot Like Fate
written by Chrysalis Gilmer and composed by Dr. Jamie Knight I wonder if we were shooting stars Who crossed in an endless abyss We have since filled with tears from past tragedies that have become our bliss You look an awful lot like fate If only I knew that before our first date Everyday I... Continue Reading →
Lost
written by Lilly Busatti and composed by Michael Jabara Deranged and insane, with their home left behind Not money, nor family, or a name to own. They fled far away, away from the sign Of a crime once committed, of origin unknown. Nameless, homeless, grieving friend When will your struggle to belong end? Alone and... Continue Reading →
Nature
written by Logan Earnst and Composed by Josie Trout Blossoming petals Coated in pellets of dew Reborn and all new They rise their heads to the sun Taking in spring all at once But spring must end And so comes in summer Temperatures at a higher number Smiling children all around Taken in the freedom... Continue Reading →
Dancing in a Crowded Room
Lilly Busatti | she/her/hers DANCING IN A CROWDED ROOM | SHORT PLAY A SCENE OF DIALOGUE FROM THE ORIGINAL YA NOVEL CHARACTERS William Greenwood 6’2. Blonde hair, striking green eyes that shine at least three different colors when the light hits them just right. A basic black turtleneck that hugs his waist, jeans, Doc... Continue Reading →
“Ballad” by Logan Earnst
There she smiled with tears of joy Laid down by her prince of love Water trailed in the brook nearby A secret hidden place and cove And thereupon the rock she sat The sweet princess in silent pain The heavy tears in her eyes They drop and then swell again The sun sloping... Continue Reading →
“The Mask” by Hope Smith
(verse 1) I saw a picture of myself yesterday I saw the girl I thought I knew But when I looked a little closer I saw straight through, straight through (pre chorus) Blonde hair, green eyes, false smile I wanted to be right back where she was Blue coat, black jeans, false smile I... Continue Reading →
“Blown Away” by Erin Sprague
Lifted by a gustOf wind so strongIt seems to carryMe on and on Set adriftIn the prairie skyBlown farAnd high Spinning and tumblingLungs can’t catch upFor the first timeI’m seeing everything closeup New colors I seeThat weren’t there beforeNew soundsThat in my ears roar I’m blown awayAs a tuft of dandelionCaught in the breezeFrom the... Continue Reading →
The Mews 