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By Yani McNeil, Virginia State University First Place Winner, Critical Essay, 2022 VSU English Department Writing COntest The Harlem...

By Sherena Willford, Virginia State University If you were to change your mind// I’d be first in line. Except, you’re so fucking fickle...

By Malia Saygo, Virginia State University Am I the book on the top shelf? Always in the back of your mind but never important enough to...

By Ayanna M. Harrison, Virginia State University These Bottled Up Emotions Reach A High Velocity Emotions Swirl Around Denial is...

By Armani Callands, Virginia State University You see, I got kidnapped tonight. By a cult. But they have no idea who I really am. So,...

By Samaria Rountree, Virginia State University We are dark, light, and all shades in between We are precious, like silver and gold We are...

By Ashanta Williams, Virginia State University Don’t make me speak because I will filter my feelings out the words Feel my palm Dissect...

By Jade Chance, Virginia State University I can’t remember To this day Who he was, Why he touched me Why he abused me All I know is I...

By Yani McNeil, Virginia State University Herbal scents invade the once dull office, This is where we gather to take communion. Be...

By Ayanna M. Harrison, Virginia State University Tangled in your hands Weaved into your love Laced into your lust Woven into you I trust...

By Thomas Woodhouse, Virginia State University Out your window you hear the breeze but it’s just me, A fan Wishing I could hold your...

By Samaria Rountree, Virginia State University The sun gently glazes the ground and kisses my face Colorful petals float above stems...

By Lauren Burrell, Virginia State University Do you ever feel like enough is enough… Breathing, waking up, holding it in, sucking back...

By Faith Simms, Virginia State University You broke me once. I still remember the very moment. You squeezed, tugged, pulled, and...