By Mirriam Manka
In the realm of hearts, we once did meet,
Two souls entwined, destiny’s sweet feat.
Like puzzle pieces, we found our place,
Fit so perfectly, with love’s embrace.
But fate’s design had different plans,
A bittersweet melody, life’s intricate dance.
For though we fit, like pieces in sync,
Our union, alas, was not meant to link.
First Place in Photography
We are born with the urge to live,
So we live each day dying to live,
But ultimately, we live to die.
I stare blankly at a numb ceiling
As my innocence is strangled and fades away.
“We are the same…”
my heart cries to the walls.
They cannot hear me, they do not feel me.
I feel the same. Continue reading “The Story of My Life by Anon”
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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