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  Stained Windows

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Her eyes, wide open, as they've been drawn to be. Focused and staring, but she can't really see. Sketched with a steady pencil, held by an unsteady heart, emotionless and still, windows too far apart. Windows to the soul, they say, windows clouded and opaque. Windows blurred wit...
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  Sleeping Beauty

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  His sword drawn and held high, he slipped into the room. Though asleep, she seemed wary of his impending doom. He laid his blade down, his kiss ready to bestow, but there were tears on her cheeks that made her skin glow. Frozen in time, or so it seemed, the droplets of pain sat there and ...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Heartless

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Look under the cushions, Beneath the cat, Behind the curtains, And in an old hat. Where could you be? You were here yesterday. I thought I'd be fine If I locked you away. Now people are staring; I'm falling apart. Some people are glaring; This wasn't smart. I lost my...
• Poetry > All Poetry
  Insanity

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Look under the cushions, Beneath the cat, Behind the curtains, And in an old hat. Where could you be? You were here yesterday. I thought I'd be fine If I locked you away. Now people are staring; I'm falling apart. Some people are glaring; This wasn't smart. I lost my...
• Reviews > Book Reviews
  13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  It's not often that you read a book and find yourself unbearably attached to a character who's already dead. However, through the unique telling of her story, I couldn't help but become attached to Hannah Baker. Her story is told by herself, or rather her voice, through cassette tapes that Clay Jens...
• Reviews > Music Reviews
  The Family Jewels/Electra Heart by Marina and the Diamonds

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  “OH MY GOD. You look just like Shakira!” These are often the first words sung from my mouth when I see a certain friend of mine in the morning. Followed immediately by, “No, no, you’re Catherine Zeta?” and then her response: “Actually, my name’s Marina!” <Cue the dissolving into g...
• Fiction > Thriller/Mystery
  Nightmare

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  The old screen door slammed behind the girl, about 16 years old, with a dull echo through the small cabin. Standing on the outside of it, one could see through various cracks in the log walls. She walked over to the man kneeling next to an ancient looking TV set along one wall. The place was furnis...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Old Friend

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Exams are in, pencils are down. A sigh of relief echoes around. School is out— it's summertime. So why do I feel so left behind? College is next. It can't be that bad. It'll help me forget why I feel so sad. New friends will come, old friends will go. But I won&#...
• Fiction > Thriller/Mystery
  Her Creature

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  He was a strong, sleek, beautiful animal. She loved to show him off at her frequent and lavish dinner parties, such as the one in which she was currently engaged. Her laughter rang out, sweet and melodic to her guests. To him, this laughter covered up the true woman inside. A careful sort of look-aw...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  The Poison of Technology

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  To push this computer off the edge, is to push myself as well. An addiction out of my control, to the secrets they do tell The screen, a screen, to hide one from all view. A knife, so sharp, sharper than should be true. Pushed off the edge, by words alone, typed without a thought If...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Disjecta Membra Heart

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Red with rust, covered in dust, that lonely heart. 'Til death did they part. The end was here, as Death wandered near. Stumbled uncertainty, loved, not so perfectly. Parted, they are now, but not forever. Started, love again, now more than ever....
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  Stay, Love

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Love, will you stay by my side as I fall gently to sleep. Stay with me through harsh and light, as I become less, less bright. Hold me hand through all the night, I'll say goodbye come sweet morning. So it's farewell, my dear love, I'll see you up above....
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Riptide

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  It is music to my hungry ears, over yonder, by and near, as I begin to sink below, my pretty tune begins to slow. Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink, as the ocean pulls me there, as I cease to think. Heavy wet, all pressing in, pretty, yet still dark as sin. A smile's...
• Hot Topics > What Matters
  Stress and Irrelevance?

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  The stress! Oh my god! A test tomorrow, but with a lab write up due to write all in one night on top of it, while coordinating with a lab partner, not to mention the project due on monday and your exam on wednesday. It's called being a teenager. It's called high school, one of the most str...
• Reviews > Book Reviews
  City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  This book is my new favorite. It discusses some very intriguing topics for teens today, such as relationships, romances (especially forbidden ones--but not the 'mom-doesn't-approve' type at all!), family, morals, and gays. The whole series is fabulous, but the first one is definitely ...
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  Gift for the Darkness

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Are you sure? Really sure? No fear. Out of the dark— Hunting— A kind of sigh, deadly silence, breathless and heavy, full of shame. No fire— What else is there to do? Forget the beast! Did you hear? A high-pitched squeal. Avoid the advancing spear. It’s a gift. For the beast, ...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Not Me

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Everybody wishes to find someone, that they can tell all of their secrets. Everybody wants to meet THE one, so they can live without all regrets. But not me, I'm different. Just leave me alone. Right now, I'm just fine with just me and my music. Someday, but still another...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Mock Me

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  Listen, little mockingbird, mock me if you dare. I would know your tunes if I heard them anywhere. Mock me all the day, mock me all the night. But you can't take this away. What I've made me is mine....
• Poetry > Free Verse
  Temporize

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  It's just a waterfall, falling in slow-motion. I've lost track of it all, I haven't got a notion. The water's speeding up now, and it's taking me, too. Time's flying faster than I'd allow, but what else can I do?...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  You and Your Wish

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA

  When you wish upon a star, your wish defines who you are. How you'll be, and where you'll go, but your wish? We'll never know....
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  Sunset Stream

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA
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  Mountain Escape

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA
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  Watery Path

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA
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  More Lilies

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA
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  Fire Lily

  

  By Kestrel, Marshall, VA