Contemplative

Sunday, 04:17 PM

By Muna Mir

This piece is at heart a study of me, a view from inside my room and inside my mind.

My Love Was Bound in Red Silk / I Contain a Silence

By Lulu Sha

The first poem was originally published in an essay titled “Red Stars Over Flushing: Edmond Jabes, Mahmoud Darwish, and Yellow Power.”

How to Grow a Tree From Its Mother

By Sydney Johnson

I’ve always been interested in world-building, so for my project, I’ve mapped out and explored the stories of four key places in a world I will use to explore nuanced identity.

The Table

By Alyssa Fowler

A poem that takes a new view on The Table (a common standard for minorities to strive for).

All the Buildings Look the Same

By Sydney Johnson

I’ve always been interested in world-building, so for my project, I’ve mapped out and explored the stories of four key places in a world I will use to explore nuanced identity.

Maybe I Can Rescue You: An Excerpt

By Ruby Faith Hentoff

Tatiana Familia turns broken friendship into power. Sapphire Harmony Jones has secrets too dark to confide. What will happen when their paths intertwine?

Realizations

By Cathy Li

This feeling will stay with me for a while, but I am satisfied with where I am with it.

Childhood Lost

By Jana Elsayed

Most people’s childhood memories are sacred. Mine are lost.

Disable This!

By Meril Mousoom and Jordan Gass-Poore’

This is a podcast segment discussing the reasons why there is a mental health crisis in schools.

Undefining Queer Relationships with Amina and Angelica

By Amina Castronovo and Angelica Puzio

In their third installment of the podcast made for their GWN pair project, Amina and Angelica discuss their definitions of friendship, romance, and everything in between while reminiscing on confusing (and funny!) experiences.