Dear Editors, I’d like to start before anything else by thanking you for editing Stripes. You may or may not recognize my name from some of the submissions, but I’m gracious for what you do. It allows many young people…
LETTER TO THE EDITORS
Dear Editors : The title of my favorite poem in your Winter issue is “HOW TO BE A DEER IN 2020” by Adamaris Perez. I gravitate towards it because I honestly found the title amusing. The poem is about the…
WORDS OF WISDOM
by Andy Villeda -Don’t be hard on yourself, take your time. It’s never too early or too late. -Do not perpetuate or follow stereotypes. -Only YOU can control yourself, choose your path, and reach your dream(s), not anyone else. You…
SPRING
by Sophia Fishman Seasons changing People outside Rain Ideal weather New season, new start Growing of flowers and animals
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Teddy, I scrolled through all of the entries in the Winter issue of Stripes and I kid you not, my mouth fell open when I found yours– “American Students in the Midst of a Pandemic.” I always knew you…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: The poem in the Winter issue of STRIPES that I liked best was titled “Acrostic Poem” and was written by Sophia Fishman. I liked this poem because it was short and sweet, it got straight to the point. …
THE RIVER WOMAN
by Station Rodriguez I fell in love with a river woman Her hair was moss that followed the slow stream Her skin was river foam, a pale green cream The trees covered her bathing form, wooden Arms and hands reaching…
SPRING
by Emma Villiarola Red, pink, white, and purple Roses, tulips, lilies, and sunflowers Tall green trees all around Spring knocks at our door The seasons change as we do Bright colors and warm temperatures Birds are chirping their songs Bright…
VEINS OF LEGACY
by Louis Meagher-DiEllo Like dead birds dropping to the ground, people’s tears fall too. Many gathered in rows of silhouettes with the sun bleaching their expressions. The cold chill that grows up my spine gropes my back but I do…
WAIT FOR IT
by Gillian Walker Have you ever felt lost? Like something misplaced on a shelf, Like you don’t belong. Have you ever felt lost? You look confident and ready on the outside, But you are crippled on the inside. …