THE HOOT: Valley high school’s literary art publication

“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…

Zoom Boom Fire Car by Avalynn Kelley

Avalynn Kelley has a very big interest in old and unique cars. What started that passion was her grandpa owning a motorcycle, Mustang, Trucks, and a unique Chevelle. Her grandpa would frequently take her to car shows as a little kid and also take her on rides in the vehicles, teaching her about them. As…

“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…

“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…

“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…