Stone Soup

Where young artists paint the world with words

The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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Lightness

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 Release all the heavy thoughts That may contaminate your mind To reach true lightness You must be blank You must be empty You must be hollow And you may begin to wonder Is lightness really a good thing?