Bright Break

by Rickey Rivers Jr. My time away broke scenery. The protagonist found themselves in a different place and time,the antagonist nowhere around,the setting so much brighter. Oh, such brightness without you.Oh, such joy to be had.Oh, I sing a song aloud.Others stop and stare. I care not, blissful tears are sweetand my heart is like a harp. Loud is my Read More

Then I’ll Sing

by Ellen Huang response to a classroom poem titled “Stop Talking” The Sea Witch told me speech was uselessSharp and blunt words alike cause woundsThe Blue Fairy told me it’s quite hard to be realPuppetry, trickery leads down to ruin The Emperor told me they’ll see right through meWe all dress things up for a reasonThe Genie told me better Read More