Creative Writing

Poem: Cygnus Atratus

Poem: Cygnus Atratus

A poem inspired by a black swan in London, England. We feed the pure and white swans, In hopes the elegant swans flourish without feelings of fright and famine. Birds delight at the Festival of Food, as swans and other birds of intricate designs rejoice at the...

Short story: The inevitable plight of the Chillingsworth Fiend

Short story: The inevitable plight of the Chillingsworth Fiend

Author's note: This is a monologue written from the perspective of Roger Chillingsworth from "The Scarlet Letter" for an AP Literature and Composition class. Please refrain from copying the work. My blackest of deeds remain untarnished at the present Indeed the most...

Poem: Winter’s Ballet

Poem: Winter’s Ballet

Clouded breath on the cold window Palm prints on the pane As she watches December's debut dance. The seasonal smile again returns She calls to her mother and begs to go And frolic with frosted friends Rummaging through the closet...

A love letter to music

A love letter to music

Music has the power to impact people no matter how young or old, serving as a way to connect and heal on any day of the year.

Poem: To My Target Panic

Poem: To My Target Panic

Target panic is a sports performance anxiety or block specific to archery. It’s a condition that affects an archer’s ability to shoot consistently and accurately. Sports performance anxiety is common yet hard to diagnose, and treat. The following is a glimpse of my personal journey fighting target panic as a competitive archer.

Short story: Bicycles

Short story: Bicycles

“You hid that lurking fear so well — the unfathomable possibility of never creating again — that the thought to ask never crossed my mind.”