Creative Writing
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Beavis and Butthead Reviewed by Lucy Trotter
I am reviewing Beavis and Butthead as people. They are both very simple but at the same time they are the way they are for a reason and I’ve been carefully analyzing their personalities and traits. I’ve always loved the show but more recently I’ve started recognizing them everywhere and in everything… This summer my…
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“One” by Metallica Reviewed by Zoe Green
The 1981 track “One” by Metallica is a sprawling, seven minute thrash metal masterpiece written about a soldier who has lost his limbs, sight, speech, and hearing to a landmine. Trapped inside of his own body, his only remaining function is the ability to think and use his own head to tap on his pillow…
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Porcelain Dolls Reviewed by Azel Reese
Porcelain dolls, truly one of the most interesting things to affect anthropecene. With a cultural and a paranormal significance they’ve engraved themselves into our societies and our hearts. I was given porcelain dolls at a young age, my grandparents whom I lived with at the time had given me two porcelain dolls for my 11th…
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“I’ll Live Anyway” by Finn Argyle
An original song by the one and only Finn.
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Oregon by Jojo Holman
Oregon. Between heaven and earth is this land, This amazing state is where I will forever stand. Past the city streets Through the suburbs Lined with trees By the farms growing wheat And over mountain majesties Past 2 beaches salt and fresh Before i stopped to take a rest I still don’t know where i’d…
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My Platonic Soulmate by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
People are always talking about soulmates and how they hope to find theirs someday. They always talk about soulmates but only in romantic ways. I wish people would talk more about their platonic soulmates. So today, I’m gonna talk about mine. My sister. My sister’s name is Crystal, we are six years apart, and were…
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My Experience At Valley High School by Jojo Holman
My experience at valley high school is more than cool. This poem is going to be about more than just school. I started out new and very blue. I was lost and tossed. I needed a fresh start not knowing it would change my heart. Valley changed me, It made me see. What wonders it…
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“I’m a masterpiece of chaos…” by Avalynn Kelley
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“The sky above…” by Avalynn Kelly
The sky above captures a beauty in light But sometimes more sublime in the night Forever changing, yet stays enchanting In soft, silent stars or clouds gently slanting In cold, falling rain or in skies calm and wide, ever feeling it holds Is never disguised.
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My Little Village by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
As you grow up you always hear the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, I never understood what that meant until I realized I was raised by a village. I was shown love by every one of my family members and I knew it of course, but I always felt like it…
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Falling Action by Finn Argyle
I didn’t understand that my story was continuing for a reason I didn’t realize that my series would be more than 14 seasons I wanted out of the book, wanted the story to end But my character is immortal because of a friend I realized that there won’t always be a happy ending I realized…
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“I love you more” by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
Ever since I was a little girl I loved to sing, I loved singing and dancing, and I especially loved to perform for my family. I have so many memories of singing songs for them but there was one person in particular who enjoyed my singing the most, my great grandfather, Tata Leo. The first…
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John Pork (sad) by Lizz Hatt
Looking down at the puddles rain made I can’t help but see your face, Taken from us too soon, John pork why Why must you be gone forever I often think about what life would’ve been like if you were still around But all it does is remind me of the good times. John pork…
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“Like the sun, both fierce and bright,” by Colby Smith
Like the sun, both fierce and bright, I gaze at you until I lose my sight, Fading as the day into night, Yet in your arms, I find my light. For love, though blind you give me sight, I hold you near, in you I find the strength to conquer fear. Unskilled in life I…
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“Some souls speak with no words said” by Avalynn Kelley
Some souls speak with no words said, the ones who show love through action when others have fled. They are the animals— the ones who sit with you when you cry, who watch you grow, and never leave your side. My love for animals will always be ongoing, because at my lowest, I didn’t receive…
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“The silence” by Avalynn Kelley
The silence The chatter, the noise, the breathing. The eyes, the smiles, the people pretending to be what they project. I look around in a room full of souls, and though the uproar surrounds me, the silence in my head is the loudest sound. The emptiness in my chest is what I push away, yet…
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“My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty.” by Avalynn Kelley
My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty. My mind flickers to the boy who once held my heart so gently. The romance- the holding doors, the buying flowers. I’m starting to think it’s all a scheme, because every time, my mind is manipulated, and my heart bleeds. Boy after boy, I get a…
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Fox Eyes
The fox sniffs the outside of its den before cautiously climbing out. A shadow above warns it of potential danger, and the vulpine hides among the emerald bushes. An owl lands on a branch, its talons digging into its lofty perch. As the full moon illuminated the ancient forest, its amber eyes scanned the evergreens…
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Whispers Between the Graves (by Peyton Christensen)
Love and dying stroll hand in hand,Footsteps fading into sand.One a whisper, smooth and sweet,The different cold, but bittersweet. I cherished you once, in mild so fair,Beneath the sun, without a care.Now shadows stretch in which roses grew,Yet still, my coronary heart belongs to you. Death kindly knocked on your door.Nothing more, just took your…
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“Lost and Wondering” by Peyton Christensen
I go a route I’m unfamiliar with, through dense forests with chilly winds. The trees lean in and murmur, whispering softly, yet they are not seen. The moon is hidden deep behind a haze, and the once-bright stars have lost their position. No connected thread, no map, no guide, merely the unspoken words’ echoes. My…
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“Whispers In the Dark” by Peyton Christensen
A voice in my ear, a whisper of anxiety, Calm but unrelenting, stoking my anxiety. It threads itself through my mind like a dark thread, transforming my anxieties into fearsome beasts. My heart beats too quickly and frantically, trapped in a future that is too similar to the past. In my thoughts, a thousand “what-ifs”…
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“On overthinking” by Peyton Christensen
And Peyton spoke asking, “Speak to us on overthinking” And I answered saying When the world pulls away in the calm of the night, my mind turns into a restless ocean, with every wave representing a query and every ripple representing a doubt. I construct towers of speculation and imagined anxieties one after the other,…
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Wistful (by Leo Collotzi)
Time and time again, I find myself hoping For something very grand Like I have the sun at my command Every star shines for me And the world is at peace And I’m not broken anymore There is so much to explore I find that I wonder About every little thing When my great day…
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Whispers of Silence by Remi Reeves
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“Comparison Is the Killer of Joy” by Kyer Collard
Do you ever compare yourself to someone on a daily basis? Most of us do, and it’s destroying our mental health. Firstly, research studies have found a heightened chance of depression and anxiety involved with comparing yourself to others. This happens because it causes you to focus more on someone else and what you don’t…
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Whispers of the Storm
Whispers of the Stormsnowflakes fall one by one,silent whispers in the night,unique and fragile yet so bright,beneath the weight of quiet skies,their beauty hides the wind and lies,much like the storms within our world,where hidden battles slowly rise.but as the dawn sheds light ahead,they freeze and stay, and undoubtedly fade.a dance as the darkness stayed,to…
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Valley High School: Poetry Slam (Winter 2024)
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Porphyria’s Heartbreak
In this epic poem, Leo Collatzi puts a new spin on the Robert Browning poem, Porphyria’s Lover. The narrator of Browning’s poem is unable to cope with his emotions and wants to preserve a perfect moment, as a result, he kills his lover, Porphyria. Leo writes their poem from the heartbreaking perspective of Porphyria herself,…
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LLA by Envy Ray
In a world that once shimmered, vibrant, and boldNow silence whispers, a story untold.What was once so full of life, now ice cold,Echoes of laughter, once were memories of gold.Untold in the shadows where warmth used to lie,Time drifts on like a soft sighing cry,Beneath the cold slab where his quiet soul lies.In the embrace…
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Two Lovers by Araceli Ramirez
“I love you” those were the words John said after he threatened me to stay. I met John in the summer of my junior year of high school. He was tall, athletic, and charming. Who he was, seemed to be a social butterfly, always full of joy, and almost as if he had no care…
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do YOU see YOUR FUTURE by Walker Summers
Hmmmm mmhhhhmmmmmm people talk shit bout me, why I couldn’t tell you if I tried, Deep down I know it ain’t right, I already know what goes down, been there done that, It’s whatever ’cause I’ll always fight back. They got no clue what’s in the eye of the future, It’s so good can’t even…
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Peace at Last by Walker Summers
Gentle, I always wondered this feeling, felt like I’d never find it, Till you came along, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. My past didn’t matter to you, I know this time it’s different, Finally, I get a refreshment, a moment of pure contentment. That girl, so special, she’s divine… shit, she gotta be…
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Angel by Jei Enloe
You called me your angelAnd you thought i could save youYou couldn’t see the hell behind my eyesAnd it drew you in closer Your heart has been hardenedBy years of hidingFar from the truthBelieving you are invincible Remember, a pretty faceDoesn’t always mean a pretty soulHearts are hauntedBy ghosts of a foggy past You called…
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How my Grandpa Represents Valley Excellence by Eisley Diaz
My grandpa is honestly the best grandpa I could ever ask for. Every time I see him, it brings me peace and joy, as if my backpack full of rocks got lifted off my shoulders. Every other weekend when I see him, since I always see him when I’m at my mom’s, he does not…
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How to Write a Book by River Fine
Have you ever had a story in your heart you’ve always wanted to tell? Or a unique life experience that could help out or relate to others with similar experiences? Or just interested in writing in general? Then writing a book could be a good path for you! Writing a book is hard work filled…
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Three Points of View: a sequence of poems by Aracali Ramirez, Envy Ray, and Jei Enloe
Closer to Me by Envy Ray I walk fast, head down, feeling the weight, Like everyone’s watching, deciding my fate. I feel like I’m always one step behind, Like I don’t belong, no matter how hard I try. My body’s a battle I never sought, Wide shoulders and edges I’ve always fought. The mirror, a…
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What Nature is for Us
Nature is the physical world and everything in it. It’s fresh, open, a slow breeze, and warm sun. It’s like a big box of crayons. The wind is rustling the leaves of the trees and the birds are singing alone, as I walk through the forest listening to nature’s song. God created beauty and the…
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The Journey by Envy Ray
In halls where laughter twirls and dreams take flight.We navigate the shadows that hide from the light.Each step is a puzzle; a twist and a turn.With teachers guidance like stars we take what we learn. Through whispers of hope and tears that may fall.We find strength in our stories united, we stand tall.Though some days…
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Princess Ana by Araceli Ramirez
My best friend yet almost my enemyHow good it seems yet how sick I feelHow silent it is but makes me screamHow confident I am until it sneaks up on meHow many calories?I take a marker to my sides, a few more repsIt’s not all as bad as it seemsI must restrict but cant let…
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beautiful moments by Jei Enloe
have you ever noticed how the fog seems to trap the light every headlight every street lamp their light hangs in the fog and i move through a moment trapped in time when the rain starts i don’t feel so alone nature cries with me she’s imperfect and we cry together until the storm clears…
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Shawty by Walker Summers
You so fine, shining brighter than a dime, in my pocket I wanna take our hearts and just lock it In Hot like a dumpster fire except I could never throw you in the Bin All it took was that first text Hit me like a shot through the chest Luckily I got that bulletproof…
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a playlist with a message and a vibe (by Zero Orton)
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Prescription Cover – Avaya Sterrett
We are misunderstood by what they only see,forteens the burdens can be immense,Prescriptions that embrace a fragile defense. Just a young adult trying to seek for compassion,A shadow of smoke flows like the sea to ease the pain , And allow minds to wanderfree,Not forfun orthoughtless flights, But to sail our minds through the darkest…
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The Beauty of Everyday – Livvy Wilkinson
It is easy to overlook the beauty that surrounds us in the simplicity of everyday moments. The magic found in mundane routines is often taken for granted. From your favorite coffee shop releasing their spring menu on a day you need a pick me up to your boyfriend stopping on the side of the road…
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Anxiety and How it Impacts Students by Avaya Sterrett
Anxiety and the way it affects people is astonishing. It is one of the most prevalent mental health issues and it’s so hard for some people to overcome or even face. And it does affect a lot of academic performance, resulting in them failing or falling behind. A small part in the brain, about the…
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Whispers of Rain – Liv Wilkinson
Let it pour, let it fall I will soak it up all in one Each drop from natures gift Carrying a secret from her sky Telling tales as they drop by Kissing the earth with tender care A quenching thirst, a love affair In every drop, a story not told As they fall, a tale…
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The Hesi – Dominic Utley
The desire to have others satisfied or desired by my work has been near a lifelong journey for me thus far. Sprouted by a ghost of a father, watered by the tears of solitude. It grew for I was only a child into a fear bewildered by the sclera. The fear grew to feel like…
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Alone in April – Grace Kasanos
I miss the sand The vastness of the land I wouldn’t think you’d understand Never meant to be tamed Feeling ashamed of my mind Thoughts that can’t be explained The blackest sheep in the herd My words never understood Forever wishing you could Trying to find the right thing Is this just another fling Will…