The fantasy land of Catrossau, Oseka in 434 BD tells the story of travelers struggling to survive making their living by killing demons. This tells the story of an unlikely group of people working together.
Nature
stolen thunder
We see these grand beasts working so hard trying to survive and provide for their families, but with one bullet, hunters and poachers can kill them and all of their life’s efforts.
white with a hint of lavender
My fear of snow was like someone else’s fear of darkness. I now find the snow to be a good subject for metaphors which I explore in this piece.
A House Sparrow’s Song
Even within a crowd, one can discover wings.
We Slink into the Wilderness
This piece chronicles a drive upstate across the Taconic, feeling each bend in the road, looking for familiar trees out of my window.
An Ode to Sandy: Three Things I Love
This poem was written from the perspective of Sandy. The word “sandy” itself may spark memories of your own, but I will leave it to you, reader, to figure out who Sandy truly is.
spacetimecontinuum
This poem was originally rooted in the pandemic and quarantine, but evolved into a piece on introspection, rumination, and growth.
least favorite season
an ode to winter, but not exactly a commentary on the coldest season.
Dos Gardenias del Campo
Sitting in the Dominican countryside, known as El Campo, Agustina plays the guitar with her grandfather. She reflects on her time spent on the island and her anxiety surrounding her soon departure.
Winter the Dolphin: A Tale of Loss, Love, and Strength
have been interested in Winter the Dolphin after visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium last summer. She lost her tail to a crab trap and has been the first-ever dolphin to wear a prosthetic tail.
It Ends With an Explosion (It Always Does)
Like most stories about friendship, this one involves whale bones.
The Pearl Of My Eye
After finding her grandmother’s pearl necklace, Roman’s life seems to turn upside down. Given the chance to fix everything, will she make it in just the nick of time, or remain stuck forever?
tortoise shell coral venus fly-traps
There is a convenience store in town, owned by a gentle shopkeeper. In the shop, the year’s Venus flytraps are dying… only until the kids arrive.
‘The Book of Extinct Creatures,’ An Excerpt
The Book of Extinct Creatures is a collection of mixed-media work for children. Through animals past and present, young readers will learn about important topics such as climate change and evolution.
Overcoming Restrictions – Inspired by Tupac’s ‘The Rose That Grew From Concrete’
No matter the obstacle, if you believe in yourself and focus on where you want to be, you will be the rose that overcame all odds.