I write to you; watching the rising sun like ocean waves drifting effortlessly into your arms. I write to you; watching your eyes perplex like quartz crystals tumbling gently into the coastlines. I write to you; when the world feels too much, pining through tinted window gleams  as our mornings grow distant. This was written…

Dear gentle reader, I wished it could be him and me. I longed for him to say, ‘her and me.’ But it was always him and her Never him and me. There was always a ‘her Even if she was not here I could always see her through him Through his eyes The one I…

Autumn leaves, falling slowly on the ground Reminiscing back to the memories of summer, I found I remember basking in the heat as I feel the cold embrace of the wind on my face Funny how the weather changes quickly I remember the fun times and how we laughed together, as I feel the loneliness…

McDonald’s after school became Saturday nights at restaurants. Sleepovers became vacations together. Crying over boys became crying over life. Seeing each other every day became seeing each other once a week. Discussing homework became discussing work. We grew up together, girls becoming women, with everything changing, yet still remaining the same. This was written by…

As I walk down the street, Trying to remain inconspicuous, Weaving in and out, Dodging the mobility scooter. As I stroll down the road, Slowly shuffling behind the elderly, Or a couple holding hands, Catching speed and passing them by, Zooming off into the distance. This was written by our contributing writer, Lyndsey Richards.

Push me against the broken glass, and penetrate my soul. Eyes like blue fire in winter electrify me whole. Grab me hard behind my head, and gobble up my skin. Lips like pink petals in springtime lock me in a spin. Pull me tight to your rocky flesh, and peek inside my moan. Hands like…

Grief is overwhelming Odious and hungry Eliminating and endless Chaos guaranteed I hate grief And regrets Promises and pleas Because they deplete They eat and multiply Unworthiness like maggots It’s better to deny grief Brain space To erase sorrow Not to be giddy in its absence But to be stoic and strong Braced and brave…

I want nothing more than to cross your glacial wall, to witness the flora unfurl, reborn. In the middle of fire and ice, I pass the time by bidding farewell to the fading sun, who travels further into the darkness of space, leaving behind a feverish romance. At summer’s final breath, I carry on the…

Here in my heart You still stand, My thoughts are filled Filled with just you Nothing else matters. I’m but your own A souvenir from Cupid, My heart, you stole I never want it back If losing you is my punishment Let it be. Keep being beautiful As you always are, My daily prayers Are…

Love is like an ocean, At first, Explore it, Then, Land your first step, Now, Move further, Slowly dive in, Gradually, Get into deep, No reverse dive, If you survive You will find the pearl, Or else, Life will whirl. This was written by our contributing writer, Vimala Thevanai Thanggavilo.