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Meant To Meet
Cover Photo: Pexels- Taryn Elliott Sourced Through Pinterest No matter where we go Our hearts still beat as one, The farther I go, the closer I love Our hearts might not know this But we’re lovers meant to meet. Like a part of me You make me whole, Your smile is like my mantra Your…
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The Fairytale Ending
The cover image was sourced through Pexels and it was taken by a photographer named Lucio Paneri. Image Source: Pinterest Margaret wanted to be the perfect wife, mother, and homemaker someday. She had just turned eighteen, and her parents were pushing her to find a good husband to marry. Since it was the 1950s, most…
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Hang
Image Source: Pexels- Samrat Sammy You were behind the wheel, I rode shotgun. “Is it difficult?” I had asked. “I’m getting the hang of it, easy task.” You had said it with a smile, the moon cut in half. We were only eighteen, in driving class. Your life had been a difficult one. Absent father,…
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Jenny, The Hero
Image Source: Pexels- lil artsy Sometimes, heroes don’t wear uniforms. Sometimes, they have furs. Sometimes, to show their feelings, They usually purr. Sometimes, they aren’t that beautiful; They have prickling whiskers. Sometimes, they don’t bark to be heard, Cause they are silent saviors. Sometimes, you don’t know if they are heroes, But watch their movements…
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Confessions of a College Student: Some Non-Advice
This image was taken by Lauren DeSantis. I am not entirely sure how to go about writing advice like this. There is a HerCampus magazine chapter at my university where my fellow women write fun advice articles like “top ten songs” or “absolute skincare musts,” which I read as often as I eat breakfast during…
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Rolling Romance: How The Fleuria Drives Love in LA
Photos courtesy of Stephanie Pao When Stephanie Pao, a lifelong book lover and marketing professional, found herself yearning for more meaningful work, she didn’t just dream of a bookstore—she reimagined what a bookstore could be. The result is The Fleuria, Los Angeles’s first romance book truck, a rolling celebration of love stories, community, and the…
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When My Days Are Numbered
When my days are numbered And I’m no longer here Open my books and read my poems If they make you sad, please hold back your tears When my days are numbered And the sun rises each morn without me Remember our days at the park And the games we played behind the moringa tree…
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The Accidental Heartthrob Part 2
Image Sourced Through Shuttershock Ron, Amy’s husband, opened the front door, giving Juan and me a full view of the entry. The double staircase was a sight to behold. The chandelier that hung down from the thirty-foot ceiling was nothing short of glamorous. “Hello, Juan.” He eyed Juan with suspicion. Knowing that Ron knew Juan…
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Life In Shades Of Gold
This illustration was done by Kristi Coghlan who is our writer, Karina Coghlan’s mother. Rising with the sun and the cluck, cluck of chickens waiting to be fed, Marigold steps outside to a bright and brisk morning. Golden rays of the sun bounce off the clouds and over the mountains, creating a simple, romantic feel…
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Jobs For Girls With Artistic Flair By June Gervais
Image sourced through Pinterest Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair by June Gervais is a novel with zeal and passion. I came across this title through book recommendations from the many newsletters I subscribe to for book lovers. Initially, I thought the title intriguing, but it was not my usual choice of reads. After reading…
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Letters Lost
Image Sourced Through Pinterest Dear Lilith, I’ve been overcome with grief these last few days, and I assume you do not care. You’ve scarcely written back; when you do, you write only a few words. I remember the day I departed and the sweet words you left me that no longer ring true. You promised…
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Fleeting Wish
If I had the chance to sit with you tonight, I would look you in the eyes, The way I always do, Whenever I see you smile. If I had the chance to be by your side tonight, I would tell you all the funniest jokes, That would keep you laughing; And I wouldn’t stop…
