Creative Writing Class Releases 1st Publication
The Creative Writing class recently published their first volume; a collection of writings done by St. Francis High School Creative Writing students. The students (and their instructor Jackie Cole) would like to share the publication with the community to let you enjoy some of their work and also to let the community know what is being done in class.
The entire publication can be accessed by clicking on this link. Two student selections are reproduced below.
Future Me
Dear Me,
You’re okay
Sweet darling just take a breath
Just look beneath
And you will see
You are so much more than me
You made it this far
I know it may sound bizarre
But from what I’ve seen
You are so much more than me
You’re okay
Sweet darling just slow down
Pick up your golden crown
And take a look around
You are not bound
To society’s frowns
One day you will see
You are so much more than me
You’re okay
Sweet darling just put the blade down
I know it feels like you are drowning
And I know it’s more than you can take
I know it’s a never ending ache
But please sweet darling
Hear me out
One day you will see
You are so much more than me
By:Danielle Frink
Be Yourself
Ignore the haters
Just be you
Undefined by those around you
Embrace
The good
The bad
The colorful
You’re pretty tough
Now break out the brick lipstick
Slip on furry slides
Play hair-color peekaboo
Lighten your leather
Be a trailblazer
And glow from within
Punk up pink
With your heavy metal ruthless eyes
And saturated lips in liquid chrome
Metallic intensity
No negativity
Find your zen space
Tuck away clutter
Ignore the traumarama
Don’t play the shame game
Tell it like it is
Break out of your shell
You’re fresh and understated
Be confident and sophisticated
A real page turner
Throw caution to the wind
Walk on the wild side
Live loud
Boost your meow factor
It’s a bright new day
Go for bold
And make it happen
by Shalyn Zweygardt