Hi! I’m also a freshman, and have been trying to do the same thing.
One thing you could do would be to submit pieces to your school’s school magazine (assuming your school has one). Another thing would be to submit stuff to, like, contests and stuff, which is what I’ve been doing. It’s not a guarantee that anything’ll get published, because you’re vying for the spot amongst a bunch of other people, but it’s certainly a place to start. If any of this is helpful, or if you need any other ideas, feel free to let me know. :)
I would love to listen to West Coast by Lana Del Rey for the first time again. The chorus feels very original and evokes so many specific images and stories. Whenever I listen to it I'm always waiting for the chorus. I would enjoy being surprised by that part of the song again instead of anticipating it.
I feel the same way about winter! It's so nostalgic to me! I love spending time with family and making memories! I love decorating the Christmas Tree and trying to outdo my neighbors with a bit of friendly competition using our front yard Christmas Lights. I love waking up on Christmas Day and seeing all the magic and tradition around the holiday! The movies, the drinks, the decorations, basically everything! It's the kinda thing that literally "warms my heart," every time! But when the new year comes, I'm excited for a new year, new memories, and new experiences, but at the same time, I'm also quite unsure of the future.
My eyes don't know what to focus on first, there's so much to take in! But all of it, beautiful and otherworldly. I also really appreciate your description of your work to help us better understand it.
I think it's only human nature to look to our own past to discover who we are at present. I too find myself wondering about my ancestors, often -- where they came from, what they did, what their lives were filled with, and what role they had in shaping me. Maybe a genealogy website would be fun for you to pore over someday, I know my dad has found a new sense of identity in it!
thank you so much for your suggestion is greatly appreciated :) Do you have any particular contests you like entering?
Hi! I’m also a freshman, and have been trying to do the same thing.
One thing you could do would be to submit pieces to your school’s school magazine (assuming your school has one).
Another thing would be to submit stuff to, like, contests and stuff, which is what I’ve been doing. It’s not a guarantee that anything’ll get published, because you’re vying for the spot amongst a bunch of other people, but it’s certainly a place to start. If any of this is helpful, or if you need any other ideas, feel free to let me know. :)
I would love to listen to West Coast by Lana Del Rey for the first time again. The chorus feels very original and evokes so many specific images and stories. Whenever I listen to it I'm always waiting for the chorus. I would enjoy being surprised by that part of the song again instead of anticipating it.
I totally agree. I pretty much use poetry as a way to write without rules, and I think my feelings come through best when I don't edit them.
Thank you so much
I feel the same way about winter! It's so nostalgic to me! I love spending time with family and making memories! I love decorating the Christmas Tree and trying to outdo my neighbors with a bit of friendly competition using our front yard Christmas Lights. I love waking up on Christmas Day and seeing all the magic and tradition around the holiday! The movies, the drinks, the decorations, basically everything! It's the kinda thing that literally "warms my heart," every time! But when the new year comes, I'm excited for a new year, new memories, and new experiences, but at the same time, I'm also quite unsure of the future.
My eyes don't know what to focus on first, there's so much to take in! But all of it, beautiful and otherworldly. I also really appreciate your description of your work to help us better understand it.
"Time heals all wounds" has never felt quite true to me; I imagine you feel the same. I hope you find the closure you need someday.
P.S. Treblemaker is right -- thought-provoking and well-written!
I think it's only human nature to look to our own past to discover who we are at present. I too find myself wondering about my ancestors, often -- where they came from, what they did, what their lives were filled with, and what role they had in shaping me. Maybe a genealogy website would be fun for you to pore over someday, I know my dad has found a new sense of identity in it!
Thought-provoking and well-written, and the title really works to tie it all together. Beautiful, keep writing.