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  International Thanksgiving

  By Oriah A., Los Angeles, CA

  “I do not wish my house to be walled on all sides and my windows stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible.” – Mahatma Gandhi Enchiladas, sushi, and mango chutney aren't exactly typical Thanksgiving fare, but then again, my family has always ...
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  Noise

  By Oriah A., Los Angeles, CA

  I step outside and I can feel a quiet tapping Sneaking up my spine Constant muffled rapping Muted, stifled sound. I can hear quiet chatter Mouths like leaky faucets Drip-dripping whispery drops, Dragging me into a gleaming white Slippery Porcelain Sink. But I resist. Retreat. Feet a...
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  The Eternal Sea

  By Oriah A., Los Angeles, CA

  The sea roars like a pride of lions, Foamy white manes whipping in the wind, Sprinting forward with claws ready, Endlessly chasing the shore. I watch the pursuit from my window Until the muted sun descends To kiss the cheek of the earth And I am enveloped in a liquid black But the restl...
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  Broken Glass

  By Oriah A., Los Angeles, CA

  Moths, Creatures of the night, Content in their gentle fluttering, A blank quest to the light. Shattered in the blink of an eye, These little shards of glass, Chipped, with broken wings, They die the death of innocence. Still, light dances on broken glass, Wings begin to quiver, Tent...