Category: Creative Writing
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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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