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Perspective

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published October 15, 2022

Ducks aren’t beautiful They aren’t even pretty Yet when you look at a duck Your mind feels at rest You...
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Free As a Bird

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published September 12, 2021

Free As a Bird Feathers flap, determined. Wings glide, graceful. “You can't be a bird If you don’t fly,” they...
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Past Memories(Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published June 25, 2021

Rose was running. Although she didn’t know what shewas running from and where she was going, she just couldn’t stop...
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In Another Dream(Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published June 17, 2021

Rose was running. Although she didn’t know what shewas running from and where she was going, she just couldn’t stop...
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Memories (Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published June 11, 2021

Puffs of Jenna’s breath clouded her vision as sherushed down the road. It was a frosty winter day in Mridaria,...
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Excessive (Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published June 9, 2021

DIng-dong Veronica pushed the doorbell a second time, and heardloud voices coming from inside the mansion. “It's unlocked!,” Her new...
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Sinking(Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published June 1, 2021

Sinking… She felt her body plunge into the freezing water andhear muffled voices screaming above her. Although Lucy was sinking...
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Auvril’s Thoughts (Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published May 10, 2021

“Do you ever think about what happens after death?”Auvril’s younger sister wondered aloud. Auvril turned over on her stiff mattress,...
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Lightness

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published May 2, 2021

Floating infinitely Through an abyss of thoughts Almost as if you are sinking Because your pool of thoughts is deeper...
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Starry Sky(Conner)

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published April 24, 2021

A chilly breeze passed through the still night. Theempty sky stared down at Star, as she ran down the rolling...
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Scarlet Eyes

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published April 19, 2021

And the feeling surged through her body. Althoughshe was unsure what exactly it was, the feeling was bold and clear,...
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Perspective

Poem Age 13 Published October 15, 2022 by Svitra Rajkumar

Ducks aren’t beautiful They aren’t even pretty Yet when you look at a duck Your mind feels at rest You feel content Like you are in a trance But in reality You are just amazed At how seren...
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Free As a Bird

Post Age 13 Published September 12, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Free As a Bird Feathers flap, determined. Wings glide, graceful. “You can't be a bird If you don’t fly,” they say. You can’t be a bird if you don’t try.
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Past Memories(Conner)

Post Age 13 Published June 25, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Rose was running. Although she didn’t know what shewas running from and where she was going, she just couldn’t stop running. Her heart poundedlike it was going to burst out of her chest.
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In Another Dream(Conner)

Post Age 13 Published June 17, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Rose was running. Although she didn’t know what shewas running from and where she was going, she just couldn’t stop running. Her heart poundedlike it was going to burst out of her chest.
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Memories (Conner)

Post Age 13 Published June 11, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Puffs of Jenna’s breath clouded her vision as sherushed down the road. It was a frosty winter day in Mridaria, and the bustling streets werecrowded with multicolored gowns.
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Excessive (Conner)

Post Age 13 Published June 9, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

DIng-dong Veronica pushed the doorbell a second time, and heardloud voices coming from inside the mansion. “It's unlocked!,” Her new best friend Emma Chandlerhollered from inside her house.
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Sinking(Conner)

Post Age 13 Published June 1, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Sinking… She felt her body plunge into the freezing water andhear muffled voices screaming above her. Although Lucy was sinking deeper and deeper, she feltat peace, and it didn’t hurt.
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Auvril’s Thoughts (Conner)

Post Age 13 Published May 10, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

“Do you ever think about what happens after death?”Auvril’s younger sister wondered aloud. Auvril turned over on her stiff mattress, face toface with a pair of bright blue eyes.
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Lightness

Post Age 13 Published May 2, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Floating infinitely Through an abyss of thoughts Almost as if you are sinking Because your pool of thoughts is deeper than anticipated Lightness is like soaring underwater Like dancing in the rain Rel...
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Starry Sky(Conner)

Post Age 13 Published April 24, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

A chilly breeze passed through the still night. Theempty sky stared down at Star, as she ran down the rolling hills. Her long, pale hair trailed behind her as she pantedheavily.
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Scarlet Eyes

Post Age 13 Published April 19, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

And the feeling surged through her body. Althoughshe was unsure what exactly it was, the feeling was bold and clear, it made her feel as thoughshe could do anything.
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