Love is the need for affection
The constant need for attention
A craving for closeness
Without it, love deprivation
A single tear fills the room with silence
A false trust established
Disbelief sets the atmosphere, a love that perished
Words are lost in the walls, silence amongst them once again
The light from her eyes fades slowly
And darkness closes around their bodies.
Poetry
“My New Light” Kevin Lemus 1st
“Darling” Asianna Brown 2nd
“Notice Me” Lydia Jones 3rd
Prose
“I Don’t Have a Dream; I Have A Vision” Asianna Brown 1st
“I want this to be known” Asianna Brown 2nd
Short Story
“Essence” Keji Fapohunda 1st
Art
Hearts and Flowers Amber Roberts 1st
Red, White, and Blue Girl Asianna Brown 2nd
Starry Girl MilotheDreadhead 3rd
Meade High Mustangs Aimee O’Malley Honorable Mention
Love on Lock Down Destini Thwreat Honorable Mention
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