2026 Submissions
ten lessons from wyoming
"ten lessons from wyoming" was my way of combining my relationship with my dad, my relationship with myself, and my relationship with my environment into one piece.
A Three Sonnet Love Story
A Three Sonnet Love Story is a collection of three sonnets based on a relationship I had.
A Memory of the City; application for asylum; Theme for English 2A
These poems are formed from quiet moments that often go unnoticed, like standing in the city after rain, sitting alone in a dark room, or hearing sirens pass outside my window.
How Do I Remember Them?
When everything is too heavy to bare, my mind can come up with nothing to do but to write a poem.
The Imaginary Number
This screenplay is something reminiscent of the overall feel of the Twilight Zone TV Show.
Always Pretending
I had an idea in my head for a long time, about a night that I remember very vividly.
The Coonhound / Mangoes / Children of Stars
The Coonhound: This is a piece about a mother's strength and how she is memorialized in her absence.
Feminism???
I'm a female highschooler and a warrior in academics, environmentalism, art. When battle arises I know how to fight.
guessing game
We never acknowledge the voice behind the work, the writer behind the piece, or the thought behind the words.
Make Me as Perfect
Make Me As Perfect As The Glowing Sun is a collection of three poems, which all share the theme of rebirth.
Forsaken Serendipity
I will be sharing a shortened version of my book's prologue. I began developing this novel about two to three years ago, during a time when many of my ideas and projects felt aimless and were often scrapped.
Beginning to the End
This story is about the French Revolution, particularly the Reign of Terror, Sep 5, 1793 – Jul 28, 1794.
would it be okay if I joined?
I wrote this poem because I, myself, personally have social anxiety and I want to spread awareness about this issue and I think some people might find this poem relatable,
Will the Clock Tick When I'm Not There
In my freshman English class, we were assigned an essay to show not tell. We were instructed to use two of eight common writing techniques.
Frosted Golden Williow
The theme of our class project was “Star Power”. We learned about figures in history, specifically people of color, who with blood, sweat, tears, and passion paved the way for opportunities that seemed so out of reach to them, so today’s youth could not only dream of it but achieve it.
Me and my Mosque
This piece is about me and the Islamic Center of Alameda, the mosque I’ve grown up with. It’s where I’ve prayed, learned, laughed, and felt part of something bigger.