Ashes

No one died

right?

I wasn't affected

but I am affected.

I know them

their situation

we're good friends

but why is all of this happening in my lifetime?

In our lifetimes?

The politics

the banning

having to protest for ourselves and our rights

now this fire?

Fire,

thought of a fresh start at times

but this?

No

it's worse

no one benefited from this

and I feel terrible

like someone has died

but not quite

and I feel useless

like I can't help

but can I?

How am I supposed to be on Monday

at school

where some of my worst hardships occur?

How do I help

I want to help

let me help

Calico Frost

VT

13 years old

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  • Underwater

    Underwater

    it's nearly silent

    incredibly quiet

    all sharp sounds softened by the waves.

    Underwater

    all of the loud, nagging noises of life fades into a faint murmur

    bearable for once.

    Underwater