Rayelyn Mallari // Content Warning: The following poem contains themes of sexual violence, suicide, and PTSD that may be traumatizing or uncomfortable to some readers. Part I – Here Lies My Silence September Sixth grade I’m the girl in the cafeteria plastic gloves and a hair net Wiping down tables I see him As I’mContinue reading “Cinematic Capsize: A Sexual Assault Story in 7 Parts”
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On Uniformity
Katie Caracciolo // 8/31/2015 On the first day of seventh grade, I confront my reflection in the mirror: the epitome of middle school awkwardness. Barely there blonde hair hangs down over my forehead, pimples freckle my chin, and horrible plastic glasses frame my nearsighted eyes. But my recently-tightened braces shine bright in the mirror, becauseContinue reading “On Uniformity”
“My Eyes Are Up Here”
Alexandra Gray // Ever since fourth grade, I’ve been well developed. I was the first in my class to get a training bra (something I was distinctly not happy about). Even back then, I remember the boys in my class staring at my chest. My discomfort with my body only grew once I reached middleContinue reading ““My Eyes Are Up Here””
February
by Rayanne Asuncion// Part 1: 7 February 2020 I loved him for three years, and I thought I would love him for every year beyond. We braved distance and time together. FaceTimes until we could run into each other’s arms. We were drunk off youth and love. It was eternal summer. Then it ended. OnContinue reading “February”
The Scale
By Karlie Smith // [TRIGGER WARNING: The following content mentions/alludes to eating disorders and mental health] At approximately 7:30 am, my day begins. Barefooted and stripped of heavy clothing–I tiptoe into the bathroom, locking the door behind me. Reaching under the stool, I quietly remove the hidden scale from its current designated location. Thought youContinue reading “The Scale”
