EmmaG

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Know This, in Spirit

Poem / Poetry

Apr 29, 2018

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Inspired by my feelings for a close friend of mine. Read More

Cold Shoulder

Poem / Poetry

Apr 29, 2018

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I chose not to tell my friend how I felt about him, for fear of losing our friendship. I lost it anyway. Read More

Rebuilt

Short Story / Romance

May 02, 2018

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Karise values nothing more than her friendship with John, the boy she secretly loves. But as a wedge is driven between them, she may have no choice but to bare her heart. ***Please feel free to review… Read More

A-flyin'

Poem / Poetry

Jan 01, 2021

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I just found this piece, written back in May 2016. Read More

Hands of Strangers

Poem / Poetry

Apr 29, 2018

The Booksie Classic House

Some realities are difficult, if not impossible, to accept. Especially that of my grandma's death in March 2017. Read More

Searching

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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These stanzas came to me one night and just wouldn't let up. Years later, I found someone who very much fits the characterization of the addressee. Fate? I wonder… Read More

Hindsight

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Written during a moment of unrelenting self-flagelation in high school. Read More

The Scholar's Quest

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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When I was applying to colleges toward the end of high school, it frustrated me that I wasn't sure who to even ask for the information I needed. I didn't know what to do or how to… Read More

The Fishergirl

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Long ago in elementary school, I had a "friend" I hung out with only because the whole school seemed to hate her. She wasn't a good person or a good friend, but no one deserves to be… Read More

Shower on the Mist

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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A contemplative moment after a horseback riding lesson. Read More

There I'll Stay One Day

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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When I was in high school, my dad did a TEDx talk on light pollution. All of the presenters and their families were invited to the show host's home for a potluck…and for the longest time, I… Read More

Lost and Found

Poem / Humor

Apr 30, 2018

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This is pure teen melodrama…but done on purpose. We are far too dependent on our technology these days. Read More

Shattered

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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This is the first of a five-part series of poems written about my first boyfriend, back in high school. The other four are Trapped, You Are Lost to Me, Lost, and Goodbye and Hello. …You get the… Read More

Trapped

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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This is the second of a five-part series of poems written about my first boyfriend, back in high school. The other four are Shattered, You Are Lost to Me, Lost, and Goodbye and Hello. You get the… Read More

You Are Lost to Me

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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This is the third of a five-part series of poems written about my first boyfriend, back in high school. The other four are Shattered, Trapped, Lost, and Goodbye and Hello. …You get the picture…he wasn't my best… Read More

Lost

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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This is the fourth of a five-part series of poems written about my first boyfriend, back in high school. The other four are Shattered, Trapped, You Are Lost to Me, and Goodbye and Hello. …You get the… Read More

Goodbye and Hello

Poem / Romance

Apr 30, 2018

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This is the last of a five-part series of poems written about my first boyfriend, back in high school. The other four are Shattered, Trapped, You Are Lost to Me, and Lost. …You get the picture…he wasn't… Read More

Votes: The School vs Me

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Back in high school, two of my favorite teachers were voted "most intimidating" in the class superlatives. I thought this was a bit unfair…and far too quick a judgement. Read More

Poem for My Anatomy Teacher

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Back in high school, two of my favorite teachers were voted "most intimidating" in the class superlatives. This unfair judgement of one teacher in particular struck a nerve for me. Read More

A Friend in Bloom

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Well wishes when someone you know is moving away… Read More

A Warmed Global Race

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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When I originally wrote this in high school, I tried to be clever with the title so no one would figure out I was addressing global warming and the arguments that tend to spring up around the… Read More

Loss of the Queen's Lair

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Years ago in middle school, I boarded my horse (who is no longer mine) at a barn belonging to one of my trainer's other students. I was friends with this student for some time…until in one moment… Read More

The Long Fight is Over

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Years ago in middle school, I boarded my horse (who is no longer mine) at a barn belonging to one of my trainer's other students. I was friends with this student for some time…until in one moment… Read More

Joyous Hope

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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If you've read many of my other poems here, this one may surprise you. It's actually hopeful. Read More

myself

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Written long ago in middle school…after a setback to my social integration came in the form of a genetic diagnosis. Read More

Close Yet Far Away

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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The worries of a soon-to-be high school graduate without a clue where to go next. Read More

The Hollow Chamber Song

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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The challenges of middle school…when nothing seems certain but fear. Read More

The White She-wolf

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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Written long ago in middle school, as I battled the disapproval of my peers. Read More

Death

Poem / Poetry

Apr 30, 2018

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I wrote this years ago. I repeat, years ago. This is the single most depressing poem I've ever written, taking place during the apex of middle school when things were at their worst. Read More