This is beautifully written, every line I read made me feel so 'in the poem' if that makes any sense. Haha. Thank you for sharing this with all of us! <3
Hey there! Also a freshman, haha. What I've found most helpful is joining after-school clubs focused on writing. Whether it's just poetry or even full-length essays it can be really helpful to get inspiration from other writers, also people who like/love writing will be in those clubs so you could make many new friends if you put yourself out there! Good luck in high school we all know you'll do amazing! <3
This is very representative of the universal experience of growing up, and losing an entire identity that we held with us as children. We often chase after that carefree version of ourselves the rest of our lives; I know I still do sometimes. But the good part is, you've opened your eyes to the world, learned much along the way, and now view the environment around you with a more critical eye -- even if you're perceiving yourself with a more critical eye, as well. In time, you'll grow into an appreciation for your evolved self and find comfort in it.
A couple other things I loved about this piece: The comparison of radio to more solitary AirPods sets us in a time and place and emphasizes the sense of nostalgia for a time gone by. Also, I have a feeling you meant to say "piled" rather than "pilled," but the pilling of clothes occurs as the material wears out, and it was almost like you were saying you wore out of the phase of drawings on the fridge. Intentional or not, it worked.
This is so, so pretty! It captures the sea so beautifully, and every line just feels so right.
Same here
Thank you. Yeah that definitely makes sense!
This is beautifully written, every line I read made me feel so 'in the poem' if that makes any sense. Haha. Thank you for sharing this with all of us! <3
Hey there! Also a freshman, haha. What I've found most helpful is joining after-school clubs focused on writing. Whether it's just poetry or even full-length essays it can be really helpful to get inspiration from other writers, also people who like/love writing will be in those clubs so you could make many new friends if you put yourself out there! Good luck in high school we all know you'll do amazing! <3
I absolutely LOVE KOTLC!!! I've read most of them at least five times :)
Hey this is really good and I love it so much! Keep it up!:)
Ooooh thank you sm!!
Thanks! It’s actually the reflection of of a garbage can.
This is very representative of the universal experience of growing up, and losing an entire identity that we held with us as children. We often chase after that carefree version of ourselves the rest of our lives; I know I still do sometimes. But the good part is, you've opened your eyes to the world, learned much along the way, and now view the environment around you with a more critical eye -- even if you're perceiving yourself with a more critical eye, as well. In time, you'll grow into an appreciation for your evolved self and find comfort in it.
A couple other things I loved about this piece: The comparison of radio to more solitary AirPods sets us in a time and place and emphasizes the sense of nostalgia for a time gone by. Also, I have a feeling you meant to say "piled" rather than "pilled," but the pilling of clothes occurs as the material wears out, and it was almost like you were saying you wore out of the phase of drawings on the fridge. Intentional or not, it worked.