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The Voice of Desperate Hearts
By Bailey TullochAmong the freezing breeze of swastikas,
The only awakened robot
Was the word of the innocent.
II
She was of three hearts,
Like a sphinx,
Child, escapist, and thief.
III
I Would Say...
By Hannah JenkinsI would say that by noon my
Heart really knew my purpose
My goals, the plan for rescue.
I would say that it’s better
To never regret, never take back,
Try not to be a brat.
I know that life is better when
One is not alone.
Every Bit as Dark as You
By Blaire Lauren GinsburgJust as wild and just as true,
I’m every bit as dark as you.
I would not show it on my face,
But I’ve learned your secret, silent grace.
Your gait is sure as the day is fair
And filled with ling’ring subtle air,