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  Romance of Time

  

  By RitwikaC, Stone Mountain, GA

  There she stood, looking over the hill, searching for me. I promised to meet her, therefore I’m here, but I can’t help thinking, what would my family think? My father would surely disapprove, but why? She is beautiful. So, now I will catch her as she runs into my arms, and hope for the...
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  An Immigrant's Island

  

  By RitwikaC, Stone Mountain, GA

  The blue hue of the ocean everywhere I turn, One boat, over 500 people. Toddlers, Mothers, Fathers, Teenagers, babies, All crossing the arch, from the magnificent boat to the wooden dock into the blinding sunlight. Feet pounding on the pavement, The food carts aromas making me stop my aching ...
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  Something Given; Something Taken

  

  By RitwikaC, Stone Mountain, GA

  “Hello, and welcome to the recital.” They come to welcome me. But I don’t feel welcome, I feel trapped. What if I can’t remember what I’m supposed to play? Or what if someone laughs, and sticks their finger at me? While I’m deep in my thoughts, The first performer starts. Sudd...