Rising
We were rising.
With every thread tied together, by those who wanted to catch hold—
Those with knotted breath and clasped hands
Weaving together a dream, cast out into a sea of stars—
We were rising.
With every thread tied together, by those who wanted to catch hold—
Those with knotted breath and clasped hands
Weaving together a dream, cast out into a sea of stars—
(Inspired by Wallace Stevens's poem 'Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird', which is one of my favorites.)
Ⅰ
Among the deathly pale hills
Every day is new,
All because of you.
You brought me this world,
And were there for every journey,
Every step and every chapter,
In writing or visual art, share your best creations! What are you working on lately? What inspires you? You pick the theme in the genre or medium of your choice. Anything goes!
Writing
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Write about someone who always feels the need to put on a persona (whether at school, within a relationship or friendship) who finally chooses to drop the façade and reveal their true self.
Visual Art
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Read about the myth of Atlantis on worldhistory.org/atlantis and depict it in your chosen medium!
Writing
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Write an emotionally driven poem or story that includes a flashback to a memory that holds great significance to your narrator in some way. Why do they still continue to reflect on it today?
Visual Art
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Share your favorite pieces of visual art! Let your unique style shine. You choose the theme and the medium!
Writing
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Share your best creations! What have you been working on lately? What inspires you? You choose the theme and the genre!
Writing
Their poetry is intersectional, inclusive, and powerful.
With deep sadness, we say farewell to our dear friend Reuben Jackson, a beautiful poet, teacher, and human being.
Vermont high school students invited to apply for eight summer institutes, from Arts to Environmental Science and Technology.
Congratulations, artists!