One, two, three, breathe. They aren’t staring at you. One, two, three, breathe. It’s okay. One, two, three, BREATHE. They aren’t doing anything wrong. My heart punches and battles as I walk through the bleak hallways of my high school. I pass by the girls that I’ve known my whole life. Preschool to now; my senior year. It’s absolutely insane how much one person can change between then and now. Gaggles of glaring girls hang out in little groups all over the school, and they giggle and gossip. It makes me want to throw up. They sit there in their small huddles and stare me up and down like vultures eyeing up their prey before it dies. 

Hi, I'm Iris! (eyesofIris here on YWP.) Take a pause and listen to Line Break!

• Episode 4 with EverlastingWaves
• Episode 3 with LadyMidnight
• Episode 2 with Inkpaw
• Episode 1 with IrishJayne

ABOUT LINE BREAK: I started this YWP podcast in March and I'm looking for writers to collaborate with. Here's how it works: you read one of your poems, and then we talk about the inspiration behind it, what it means, an overall analysis -- and we make a podcast! I think that it will be a really fun way to learn more about YWPers and their writing. Podcasts will be on the site and in The Voice. Let me know if you're interested!

The Writer's Craft is YWP's treasure chest of online workshops and quick pop-up writing challenges and activities. Check in here for inspiration! Many, many more to follow. Have fun. Build skills. Connect with YWP friends! Jump in any time as the list grows here:

• The Art of the Argument
• Abecedarian ...

Hi everyone! Here's Episode 4 of Line Break. This week I talked with EverlastingWaves about her poem, "Music," writing prompts, and reverse poetry. 
I hope you enjoy! 
-Iris 
 

There are laws preventing discrimination and inequity in housing, and yet decent, affordable shelter remains out of reach for many people. As part of National Fair Housing Month (April), write about your community or your state in the context of housing justice.
CONTEST DETAILS:
Prizes: 1st: $75; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25.
Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020
THE CHALLENGES: Belong; Shelter; Justice