Artist’s Eye (William)

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published May 22, 2021

I stand in the museum among my classmates, staring up at this small piece of history. The image stands out...
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The Daughter of the Trees (William)

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published May 1, 2021

The forest looms over me, the trees seemingly patronizing me with every step. I shift my backpack on my shoulders...
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Blindness – 3/6/20

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published March 6, 2021

When one doesn’t use one of his senses, the others are strengthened. In nature you should at some point try...
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Dream

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published February 20, 2021

I am standing in my backyard. The trees are tall, towering over me. The birds land on the ground, pecking...
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5 Minutes

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published October 24, 2020

I dare you to go in. What are you, chicken? The disappearances are rumors. Nothing more. OK. The dark giants...
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Lily (based on the song by Alan Walker)

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published October 10, 2020

This piece was based off of the song “Lily” by Alan Walker. Lily stared out her bedroom window at the...
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Bad Boy

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published August 14, 2020

My brother is extremely popular, being friends with almost everyone. At school, I always notice a huge crowd of people...
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(Somewhat) Empty Alley

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published August 7, 2020

The alley was deserted when the man came with a camera to snap a picture. The flash startled everything there...
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Excerpt from Unwritten Novel

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published July 31, 2020

Mia sat down at the kitchen table, but it felt empty with her brother in the hospital. Cancer ruined even...
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Virtual Recital

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published July 24, 2020

I sit on the piano bench, eyes closed and listening to the music pouring out of the computer screen. Nervous...
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Art Contest

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published July 10, 2020

The first one I pass Flower field with towering trees The second one I pass Dreary day with boring books...
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Portrait

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published July 3, 2020

As the new girl walked in, all eyes in the room turned to her, as she had that effect on...
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Lazy Day

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published June 26, 2020

Work Come home Weekend Collapse On the couch Pillows Wine A shelf of good books Time to relax Until the...
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Repetition

by Madeline Kline Age 12

Published May 1, 2020

Repetition Outside, I’m normal Part of the world Like everyone else; Neurotypical. At home, I’m different, Alone, Neurotypical, In a...
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