Katelyn H., TIWP Student If I didn’t have to care about what anyone thought of me, I’d wake up slower and later, both out of laziness and because I need the sleep. Discipline can wait. I’d draw what I’d truly want to draw and forget what everyone tells me now, “that realism is the only […]
The World I Want to Live In
By Kristen H., TIWP Student My ideal life would be one where technology and nature exist in balance. People would work fewer hours, leaving more time for creativity, relationships, and self-growth. Cities would be cleaner and greener, powered by renewable energy and designed for community rather than consumption. Education would focus on empathy, problem-solving, and […]
Nobody Talks About Bison
By Lina Norris-Raman, TIWP Student We roll to a stop, dust settling quietly,I force my neck out the window, craning to see thebison herd, to witness the indisputable peace.It’s a warm day, sun heavy on my skin,and everything should be simple.But there, by the lapping current, is one lone bison,letting the stream’s water lick its […]
Harmony
By Lina Norris-Raman, TIWP Student Harmony’s not perfect, it’s a unique, diverse sound, a collection of people, a rhythm they’ve found.We come from different homes, different streets and places, with different opinions, ethnicities and races, but with just a bit of care, and some consideration,we can unite under one roof.With balance and cooperation.Each person is […]
To Write Yourself Into Being
By Lina Norris-Raman, TIWP Student You weren’t cringy, you were seven.You were just a kid, with a mouthful of mismatched words,and knees that carried the constellations of a thousand scrapes,from a fall, from a rise, from a life perpetually learning to stand. You weren’t cringy—you were a child discovering your orbit.You weren’t annoying, you were […]
Life Without Judgment
By Kristen H., TIWP Student If I didn’t have to be judged by my appearance or personality and treated differently because of that, I would be less stressed and worried about trivial things. I wouldn’t be bothered about being judged on days I don’t wear makeup or when I don’t have time to put effort […]
Water / Fire
By Dasha Young, TIWP Student Water. The pool I spent endless hours catching up to the person in front of me. The coach saying “good job” to only me – the slowest on the team. The seconds slowly ticking on the clock as I push through, out of breath. Water. Rain gently pattering on my umbrella […]
Memories
By O. Deng, TIWP Student You walk into a room. The walls can be any color and any design but that part’s not important. Now imagine the entire room is filled with buckets, except they’re all hanging from the ceiling. Each bucket has a hole in it, some small, and some big. Streaks of water […]
A Visit from My Inner Child
By O. Deng, TIWP Student “Who are you?” she asks. She’s short, with a round face and she’s wearing a pair of purple glasses. Her hair is tied into two pigtails, definitely the work of her mother. “I’m Oriana,” I say. Back then that name looked weird when I wrote it on my homework at […]
No and Yes
By O. Deng, TIWP Student No, I don’t think that was funny. No, I do not like you. No, I do not want to message you. No, I am not looking for a new person to come into my life and ruin my peace. No, I am not sorry for doing that to you. No, […]
The Intuitive Voice 