Emma Stein
Beyond belief
Since this nation’s founding, church and state have been recognized as separate entities. Of course there is some blurring. This is especially the case with schools and their curricula.
wendy darling
two windows draped with gossamer curtains,
letting in muted light that
brushes the silhouette of the girl;
the top of her calf illuminated,
while the rest falls into shadow.
Driving lessons
To be honest, I don’t really want to drive. I’m content to sit back and watch. I like seeing the pavement appear in the window, covered in pale dustings of snow, or trembling with heat.
Why I Write
I write because I have to – not because I want to. No, no one is forcing me to write or even asking me to, but for my own sanity, I need writing. Emotionally, writing allows me to open up to the one person that I can trust – myself. With writing, there is no [...]
anthem against authority
i am lying in a brick room where cement lines the cracks and the dried clay rubs off on my fingertips
Why I Write.
I write because I have to – not because I want to. No, no one is forcing me to write or even asking me to, but for my own sanity, I need writing.
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