mythology
Writing
Letter to Hades
By Amelia FrankDemeter’s calloused hands inch towards mine
I taste each fingertip in the golden dust that sprinkles my scythe
Her pitying reflection in each bead of sweat that rolls down my earth
Wetting its molten core.
You are a shadow oil that spills and spreads
Artificial Dreams
By Isabelle ShachtmanBeen sitting still the whole day
Can’t sleep
Thank you trazowhatervthehellyouare
For the frog and the eyes
And the image of my
Ex-girlfriend in the sun and
What am I saying?
What’ve I done?
Cigarette Constellations
By Avalon LeeThe ink darkens, leeching my energy as I trace an index over the text. A rejection letter from California Institute of the Arts, and best regards. No better than every other art academy who also shelved my portfolio.
The letter lands neatly in the bin. I stalk to my studio.
A Piece Of Me Died On the 1 Train
By Rachel ShelaOk, so it’s mid April during Spring break and you’re on the wretched 1 train. You get on at 28th street after a sleepover with your best friend who, in 11 months, will no longer be your friend. You find a seat next to a robust woman who we’re going to call Katelyn.
St. Jude
By Grace AshleyThe parking lot felt stagnant as Jude walked across empty yellow lines. The air was weighted with the cold, heavy enough that it almost seemed like the cloud of her breath dispersed down rather than up. The lights flickered above her head with a steady, fly-like buzz.
Venus's Apprentice
By Sarah Walkershe rocks on a satin sea
her crossbow jawline aimed upward
trained on the sun.
she shoots, trying to make
the sun sink to her,
make it fall
in love with her.