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Literary Works

  • Apr302020

    “Mother Hen” by Layla Enfield

    In an old lady’s backyard, the greenery was scarce. However, the dirt was home to a living community. On a…

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  • Apr142020

    “New Beginnings” by Sokha Furumoto

    Quietness in the still ocean  where the wind gently brushes past,  the comforting rustic scenery  patiently watches the fisherman  in…

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  • Mar272020

    “More About the Color Purple” by Mark Lee

    Closer to black than white, purple finds her  immutable fit. She rides the hunched and pampered backs of ancient queens…

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  • Mar272020

    “They are Always Watching” by Joey Cochran

    They are always watching  He sleeps away  hibernating  They were always awake  Five A.M., the alarm goes off, telling me…

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  • Mar032020

    “The Man Who Does Macramé” by Elly Smith

    He gets off the bus, steps into my workplace, and sprawls his art supplies on the table, every day. He…

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  • Mar032020

    “One Angry Customer” by Erin Smith

    He looks at me in total disgust,  his body all too close to mine.  I can feel his breath, it…

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  • Mar022020

    “Onstage” by Ariella Kainrath

    In my dream, I awaken lying onstage.  The theater lights beaming Into my eyes. I Blink hard.  I try to…

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  • Mar022020

    “Opposites” by Carissa Pagan

    You are a single rose in a luscious green field,  The calm wind blowing across the vacant land.  You are…

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  • Mar022020

    “I Am Like You Old Song” by Ruth Chen

    I am like you old song.  Like you,  Full of deep thoughts.  Not as old as you,  But as lovable, …

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  • Mar022020

    “The Stories of the Voiceless” a collaborative writing project

    By ENG 104 students: Emma Huntzicker, Jayme Baclaan-Kanuha, Marie Cris Sijalbo, & Leinaʻala Young Venturing out of the classroom and…

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