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 →
Christianus Compositor
Lilly Busatti | she/her/hers 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 afraid, without hope or light... Continue Reading →
You Watch like a Ghost By Chrysalis Gilmer
You watch like a ghost, but you are not dead like one. Though, I wish you were, buried underground. Like how our old roots of love were once full of life now shrivel and rot. It is a fate most fitting for you as a man who once fed me love like a daily vitamin.... Continue Reading →
Fate By Chrysalis Gilmer
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 hate you Because in every life I miss you that... Continue Reading →
Apology to That Teenage Girl By Chrysalis Gilmer
I’m sorry to that teenage girl Who cries behind the lock of a door In the middle of the floor While those who don’t understand beg for more I’m sorry to that teenage girl Who rises with the sun With her stomach in a whirl Alive with all she thinks she's done One day you’ll... Continue Reading →
Tragic Fairytale
Written 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... Continue Reading →
This is My Moment
Written by Alaina Madden I took the keys and ran. The hounds barked and chased behind me. This is my moment. The rough door was locked. I have the key. Stale wind whistled. His musk surround us. There seemed to be something in the air. His lips sweet. This is my moment. Maybe this would... Continue Reading →
Fine
written by Kristen Cordero Shall I be the naïve fool with a flower patch for brains? The simpleton expected to prance in jangling chains? Forever condemned to spin to the tune of these fools, Who eagerly fix all with golden coins and jewels Yet at the moment I meet your eyes and glare at you... Continue Reading →
