The Circus
By Ali AshharThe taxes are slashed in the name of campaignsome unfulfilled promises being promised to be fulfilled—the potholes meant to be taken care of,the water supply hindrancethe housing board … Continue Reading The Circus
A Song of the Forgotten
B By W. M. Pienton “This the picture you talked about?” Pierce held an old black and white photo. It was weathered, dogeared, and creased down the middle. … Continue Reading A Song of the Forgotten
Is It Always Sophomore Year?
As I sat down to write this I began to reflect on my first three semesters of college, somehow it’s been both harder than I’ve thought and so much easier. … Continue Reading Is It Always Sophomore Year?
The Road Not Taken: Regret or Active Choice?
The Poem “The Road Not Taken” is one of the most well known poems of all time. It is referenced again and again in pop culture and in the classroom. … Continue Reading The Road Not Taken: Regret or Active Choice?
Melanie
By Michael Roque Every few years, the 4 a.m. of my life eclipses forward motion. My socked toes under Tel Aviv sheets, sink into the sand of my old Venice … Continue Reading Melanie
This Is Just To Say: Maybe The Worst Apology Ever
The poem “This Is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams is the epitome of the kind of style you can expect from him. Many of his poems are rather … Continue Reading This Is Just To Say: Maybe The Worst Apology Ever
The Troubadour & Such
One of my most favorite aspects of Gilmore Girls is the commitment to the show’s soundtrack. It starts off strong with the theme song which is “Where You Lead I … Continue Reading The Troubadour & Such
Ozymandias: The King of Sand and Nothing
The poem “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley is one that often comes to mind when someone asks me what my favorite poem is. There are a number of things that … Continue Reading Ozymandias: The King of Sand and Nothing
Welcome & Roommates
For about as long as I can remember, the television series Gilmore Girls has been one of the most prominent things in my life. My first memory of this show … Continue Reading Welcome & Roommates
Off a Greek Isle
By Kent Neal inside my chest I make a space then fill this cavity with salted breeze before I plunge into the waves and twist then spin as bubbles leave … Continue Reading Off a Greek Isle
Courtyard Elegy
By Kent Neal The curved arm and inclined head of a ballerina. Gunshots from a video game on the ground floor startle me. From the couch, we admire the ripped torso of … Continue Reading Courtyard Elegy
Almost Island
By Kent Neal June 21st, Music Day in Lyon. Hand in hand, man and man wander from band to band, listening to jazz, to rock, to rap, to pop. Beer … Continue Reading Almost Island
Preteens on the Brink
By Kent Neal Alder leaves rustle around us. I nudge my sister, daring her toward the edge. She extends a foot in the direction of the river, holds it in … Continue Reading Preteens on the Brink
the quiet aftertaste
By Heather Emmanuel The dinner hums on. Stainless steel, pans of hand-hammered copper. A row of knives neither dull nor sharp. Black marble gleams in rehearsal. Salmon overseasoned, carrots drenched … Continue Reading the quiet aftertaste
On Completion
by Kylee Walton To start, this will be the final post for this blog. I find myself struggling to grapple with this because I’ve really enjoyed writing these posts, exploring … Continue Reading On Completion
Mrs Rosie and the Priest (final review!)
Review by Katie Lipoma *Spoilers ahead & content warning for murder, rape, and abuse* My final Booked & Busy read was Mrs Rosie and the Priest by Giovanni Boccaccio, one … Continue Reading Mrs Rosie and the Priest (final review!)