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Adagio

by Enni Harlan Age 14

Published October 24, 2020

As I stepped out of the cream-colored house that morning, I heard the voice of my deceased mother in the...
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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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Flying

by Sophia Tucker Age 11

Published September 13, 2020

Writing Workshop, September 12, 2020, on metaphor Flying By Sophia Tucker Lily Lang was sitting in the metro, listening to...
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The Storm

by Dinesh Krishnan Age 11

Published July 25, 2020

The Storm By Aditi Dinesh, 11 years Lynn took a deep breath. She sat up straight and started to play....
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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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Adagio

Post Age 14 Published October 24, 2020 by Enni Harlan

As I stepped out of the cream-colored house that morning, I heard the voice of my deceased mother in the susurrus wind. It came from afar, across the field, perhaps; so fresh, so sweet, so alluring, a...
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Lily (based on the song by Alan Walker)

Post Age 12 Published October 10, 2020 by Madeline Kline

This piece was based off of the song “Lily” by Alan Walker. Lily stared out her bedroom window at the gaping mouth of trees and clouds, glowing in the setting sun. It was big. And scary.
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Flying

Post Age 11 Published September 13, 2020 by Sophia Tucker

Writing Workshop, September 12, 2020, on metaphor Flying By Sophia Tucker Lily Lang was sitting in the metro, listening to some music when she noticed an advertisement on the top of the wall that read...
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The Storm

Post Age 11 Published July 25, 2020 by Dinesh Krishnan

The Storm By Aditi Dinesh, 11 years Lynn took a deep breath. She sat up straight and started to play. Her fingers flowed over the keys like a stream on a bed of rocks.
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Virtual Recital

Post Age 12 Published July 24, 2020 by Madeline Kline

I sit on the piano bench, eyes closed and listening to the music pouring out of the computer screen. Nervous about my turn, whether the microphone will work, whether I’ll mess up, whether my beautif...
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