elementia
The War Between Kids and Adults
By Ian O’BrienAs our war rages on, I’m caught in a crossfire.
One side shrieks its anthem of misguided hope.
The other, facing reality’s certain dread head on.
While I, a teenager caught in the midst of battle, seek refuge.
I Was a Kid
By Annie BarryI was sitting in my private school, around age 8
The religion teacher said, everyone sit in a circle
Don’t speak
Close your eyes
Raise your hand when you hear God speaking to you
One by one each child raised their hand
I sat
heavy named girl
By Kahill Perkinsheavy named girl,
Your value is that of the anchor tied to your feet, the depth of your mother’s tongue when she looked upon you,
saw your grandmother’s eyes in your soft brown face and