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 →

Destroying El Salvador

Written by Jessica Hernandez Destroying El Salvador El Salvador is a country located in Central America with a population of about 6.5 million people. In 1821, El Salvador obtained its independence from Spain but was forced into empires and unions until becoming a completely independent country in 1840. To sustain itself financially, El Salvador focused... 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 →

“What a Dancer Sees” by Erin Sprague

Trees swaying in the windLeaves fluttering and twirlingRoots deepening, strengthening Water flowing in towards shoreWaves crashing and pummelingSeagulls soaring, crying Zephyrs flitting through sunlightBreezes rising and fallingGales blowing, sweeping Fire full of crackles and roarsFlames leaping and plungingBlazing steadily, passionately Music flowing bySoaring and dippingCrying out joyfully, sorrowfully Light pouring through cloudsStreaming and radiantRays of... Continue Reading →

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