The Pyle Inside

“Voice” by Emma Shaffer

“Voice” by Emma Shaffer We mustn’t be too happy, We mustn’t be too sad We mustn’t be unique, because that would be bad This is a children’s rhyme You may think it not true, But did you ever think this idea is inside of you Agony, frustration, and rage must be concealed, For we have […]

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“My Favorite Character from a Book” by Zach Yaqub

“My Favorite Character from a Book” by Zach Yaqub My favorite character from a book is Big Nate. I have read all his 15 books at least 20 times each. I like Big Nate because he’s a funny kid. He’s a lot like me in so many ways. We’re both 11 years old. His hair is the same color as […]

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“Wait Whaaa?” By Bella Valdes-Houghton

“Wait Whaaa?” By Bella Valdes-Houghton “Pay attention, folks! This is big news—three random people have been chosen and are now being exposed to the public. They will be out in a moment. Thank you.” Dozens of reporters filed outside the NASA building in the heat of the late August waiting for the three lucky ducks […]

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“The Struggle against Death” by Connor J Aaserud

“The Struggle against Death” by Connor J Aaserud Chapter 1 Is was another warm summer evening when Ben was sitting on the porch of his tiny house two miles north from the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As Ben lit his cigar, his eight year old son, Max, came out of the house with a backpack […]

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“Family of Lies” by Sunny Basu

Don’t look in my mom’s pockets, All you’ll find are empty bottles. So many eyes out of their sockets, And so many waiting to be throttled.   My dad collects toys and playthings, Eventually, they all are killed. For his secrets are terribly kept things, And eventually, they’re all spilled.   Don’t even try to […]

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“Moonlight Mirror” by Iman Ilias

I have a mirror in the moonlight, That shows me not as I am but as I wish to be shown. In my mirror I see An elegant, self-assured beauty that stands out between everyone else. In truth, I am a dowdy, shy one Whom nobody notices. I dreamt of becoming the picture perfect person […]

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“Did Anyone Ever Tell You?” by Sophia Modell

Did anyone ever tell you? Did anyone talk about it? Did you ever hear about what happened?   All over the world they say – yes they really do mean it – They told me and a few other folks that there is peace.   Did they? Did they ever tell you?   Did you […]

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“I Am Inequality” by Sunanda Basu

“I Am Inequality” by Sunanda Basu I am the skin-color labeled Crayola, battered and blank. I am the hateful stares at your intertwined hands. I am the name-calling at your bulging belly. I am the sharp whispers in your ear, tearing your confidence apart. I am the taunting shrieks in the hall, stomping on the […]

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“Swallow it” by Sunanda Basu

Emotions are all deceptive lies, Insignificant delicate butterflies.   They’re not in the slightest important, Never acknowledge the pain of their torment.   They make fun ‘cause they think they know, But they’ll never understand how love can grow   When it’s forbidden, dangerous, and risky. This high will never end, and no one will […]

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“The Girl Who Howled Wolf” by Jacqueline Roman

“The Girl Who Howled Wolf” by Jacqueline Roman Yup, it was that time. The time I turned into a wolf. Yes, you heard me, wolf. It all started in middle school—this year in fact. Let’s start with the beginning… I was walking down the… I was walking down the trail in the woods when it […]

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