You Promised
Kirstyn Kiger, Senior Editor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
When I first saw you, I knew you were something special. I didn’t know why or what made me think that, But something about you was intriguing. I let myself get close to you. I let myself become attached to you. I let myself fall in love with you. I let myself become dependent on you. ...
Two Views on Earthly Disappointment
Christian Lewis, Senior Writer
April 6, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
Obsidian Fish Tank There on the cliff side of nowhere stood a young man, The one lost in his own way for far too long, of- ten cursing the pale-blue skies- far too long. He shoved Away the cure for the feigned love and affection- Of course, he did it in the name of pride. Ill inte...
Protect
Luke Hammond, Senior Writer
March 9, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
Taking control of the safety laws Whether that be guns or raw Something needs to make a change; Hopeful to expand our range Lovely chaos unveiled by leaders by pushing safety past its meters. Voices uphold yourself at full; Hopeful the sound is not dull Our child...
She Arises From Her Gentle Bed
Madilyn Hoff, Senior Editor
March 8, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
She arises from her gentle bed I watch her laugh, so soft and sorrow Contented thoughts lay in her head She frees herself from the days: today, tomorrow She speaks of happiness, I think I know The Happiness when Her’s shall stay, Full of joy like a vivid rainbow Gracious, Pleasing ti...
Finding A Way
Holly Widner, Senior Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
She thinks of peace and serenity here In a world of chaos and disarray. With hope of a new world without a tear To find those who just barely find a way. She watches the people outside the door Talking about the everyday matter. She wishes to listen to common lore To be wi...
Pushing Forward
Westin Miller, Senior Writer
March 6, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
Life is like a mechanical pulley. It will take people from their highest point To the person's lowest, darkest gully, Where they witness absolute disappoint. From personal life to reality, They will have a challenging time coping, And some lose it all to mortality. I'm he...
An Elegy to Billy Graham
Christian Lewis, Senior Writer
February 21, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
The morning Billy Graham Went away, the world seemed To me, a little more grim Than yesterday. But in the rain today, I still feel compelled to Say, I cannot stand idly Still, waiting for another “worthy” Soul to fill the footwear of William Franklin Graha...
My Own Mind & The Man
Jameson Price, Junior Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
My Own Mind My smile is just but a shirt Worn every day, it starts to hurt. It's not my choice, I wish I'd stop To let them know, but I don't talk. All the days I spent alone Stayed in my room, my cave, my home. I had no friends but video games. They sta...
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day
McKayla Ramsey, Senior Editor
February 12, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
Shakespeare is a poet full of lessons and readers today can still learn important things from his poetry. In sonnet 18 he talks about the turmoils of life, but also how they will never take the woman’s beauty. Shakespeare means that no matter what chaos life throws us, our internal beauty will not fa...
Sonnet 18
Delanie Deeter, Senior Writer
January 25, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
Summer brings warmth and light. With the warm sun kissing the cheeks of children, summer symbolizes a brighter, more joyous time. For children, summer symbolizes happiness because school is out. Shakespeare uses summer as a metaphor for light and goodness in the world. The main point in...
“What Will Be Will Be”; “The Writing on The Wall”
Delanie Deeter, Senior writer
January 8, 2018
Filed under Poetry and Prose
"What Will Be Will Be" Flying through the wind As if she were a bee Saying the words “What will be will be” Having no doubts Seeing no fears Her soul pushed on for years and years Conquering the day And days before She laughs without fear due to what she has endured Traveling through l...
Equality
McKayla Ramsey and Olivia Salyers, Senior Editors
December 11, 2017
Filed under Poetry and Prose
America was founded on the concept of equality A free people headed towards a life of prosperity The state of being equal in status, rights, and opportunity All citizens stand in unity In the beginning the concept was tainted But Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks brought us back on the ideas...
