I’d like to say that when I’m writing I write to save my people. My friends, my loved ones, the world. But if I’m being honest, most days, I’m writing to save myself.
Read More“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” For me, writing is to let my emotions and my feelings out. I write to let my heart out eventually for people to read it and get a deeper message.
Read MoreWhen I write it is not to save anyone to mind. I write to write. It feels good when I write. My mind is usually clear, my body feels right, the planet turns at a slower pace, heck birds don’t poop on cars as much.
Read MoreWhen I write, my goal is to save the ones who go through similar or the same thing I go through. I need to have some type of experience with the certain problem so that I could understand more. I need to have a great way of communicating so that the person I’m trying to save doesn’t think I’m trying to be in all their business when I really wanna help.
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by Johnay K.
I don’t necessarily have a hero, but I would say I definitely do during this uncertain time. Minimum wage jobs or essential employees that are looked down upon deserve to be honored. Not only are they risking their health to serve the public, but they are also risking their mental health. As a college student who has worked and is currently working a minimum wage job, I understand the frustration. I find it insulting when people say minimum wage workers during this time are “brave.”
Read MoreMy Peace in Troubled Times
by Kairon
My hero during these times has been my mom. She gives me strength by always telling me what to do and things that I should do to keep myself, my friends, and people I come in contact with at work safe. She has given me hope by saying that we as a nation can beat COVID-19 and we will become stronger from this.
My hero... my hero... hmmm my hero... it’s not too hard to think about because it’s my mom. During this pandemic, things have gotten hard, whether it was financially or because of the lack of things provided by the government.
Read MoreDear Diary,
This world has been through so many obstacles, but one person that has kept me and comfortable, safe, and rescued is my mom. My mom has always been my hero because, through the tough time, she has always kept positive. She always reassures us that everything will be okay with a smile on her face.
Spirit
by Aniyah
During this pandemic, it has been hard, yes, but it has also been awakening to me on a much higher level. We don’t know every answer and things change as the days go on, but with the help of a couple people that I have become so close with during these hard times, I am forever thankful. I am thankful for them helping me get through these times and really find myself. These close people are friends that are new, but it feels like we’ve known each other forever. I am firstly thankful for the path and awakening they have brought into my life that will forever stay with me. For example, I now meditate.
Read MorePower Couple
by Sam
Who is my hero?
Some may say their mom
Some may say Rosa Parks
Throughout these past couple months, I have realized anything is possible through consistency hard work
No matter the goal
No matter the obstacles
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by Wendy
We are living in hard times. Life has hit us and we are fighting to move on. This time makes me reflect a lot on who I am and what I want. I understand that everything that happens to us in life is to learn, to be better, and to become the best version of ourselves. Months ago, when the pandemic started, I was breaking my commitment to my future husband. I was about to get married and due to fate, things all ended.
Read MoreDear Diary,
I haven’t written in about a month or so, but as I’m typing today, I’m realizing that writing anything gives me a sense of normalcy and comfort. Writing has always been my way of releasing any pent-up emotions I may be feeling in the moment. Whether I’m anxious, sad, angry, or all of the above, I can always write it down.
Read MoreAbuela
by Marc
My hero during the pandemic is easily my grandmother. At the first moment of the worldwide pandemic, she always did her best to help me. Last year, I really wanted to plant a watermelon out of season. Watermelons take a long time to grow and I was a bit late trying to grow it.
Read MoreYou are my darkness
You are my light
Our relationship is a flight
We fight
We argue
We get along
Si, se que muchas veces tenemos que tomarnos la contraria, y es lo que nos hace diferentes que nos une más. Gracias por siempre estar hay, si hay cuando necesito desahogarme. Somos muy diferentes, pero puedo decir que están por mi cuando las necesito. Queridas hermanas, muchas gracias por hacerme la vida mucho mejor.
Read MoreThe sun
When he rises from his slumber
he brings life to so many things
that all animals must sing.
Este tiempo de cuarentena me ha ayudado mucho para darme cuenta de cosas que me encantan hacer y antes estaba dejando pasar por alto. Por ejemplo, he aprendido que me encanta explorar los lugares rurales lleno de naturaleza. Es un sentimiento que no puedo explicar. Me hace sentirme tan en paz mental como físicamente y observar todo a mi alrededor. Me hace sentir una persona libre y con mucho agradecimiento por todo lo que me rodea.
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A nine to five,
Or weekly shopping sprees.
A walk to Sesame Street.
Or on the bus to Coco-melon train station.
A spaceship to the stars,
Or tag around the halls.
We always give it our all!
Read MoreMy hobby is completely different from what I could imagine for myself. It first came as an interest. It intrigued me. It created conversations about things I would not have thought about months beforehand, and with people I never thought I would talk to.
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