“I’m into a guy who doesn’t want to commit to a relationship with me. What do I do?
To Sam
An elegy poem in honor of Samantha Sasenarine ‘21.
Read moreOde to Handwritten Letters
My eyes marvel at the words written on you, captivated by their lovely décor: fancy parchment paper, scraps of lined paper, post-it notes, and white napkins.
Read moreDear, my love, A Haiku
Finger Snaps: A Galactic Pair, Haikus
Pouring Flour, A Poem
Finger Snaps: A Constellation for You, A Haiku
A Review of “The End of Policing” by Alex S. Vitale
Alex S. Vitale, a sociologist from Brooklyn College, delineates in his 2017 book The End of Policing exactly how the country’s policing system has consistently failed to ensure the safety of the American people and has instead focused its efforts on deterring dissenting political movements, criminalizing “those it leaves behind” (227), and protecting the interests of the wealthy. Vitale’s work is poignant and articulate; he has both a strong knowledge of the system’s failures and substantial ideas for the future. I recommend Vitale’s work if you are questioning what alternatives to policing could be, how past reforms have failed, and how deeply intertwined the police are in the framework of our nation.
Read moreFinger Snaps: To the Stars, A Haiku
Finger Snaps: Cotton Clouds, A Haiku
Above cotton clouds
I breathe and I now become
Incalculable
If you could be ah
Well, a, single location
Where would you be? why?
Finger Snaps: A Day On the River, a Haiku
Finger Snaps: The Rest of the Day, A Haiku
Finger Snaps: Brunch II, A Haiku
Finger Snaps: Brunch, A Haiku
What about friendship breakups?
I wrote this when I was going through a friendship break up, but I kept it stored away in the void of my laptop, and it eventually collected dust because I wasn’t ready to share it at the time.
Read moreFinger Snaps: The Meadows, Haiku
Finger Snaps: Moments of Peace, A Haiku
I do! More green now
Read moreTips on Dealing with the Struggles of Disabled Learning
Skidmore often forgets about students with disabilities. We have no official clubs, organizations, or events that allow the community to make noise. Over the past eleven months, a pandemic has ruled the world. In turn, it has impacted everyone’s way of life.
Read moreIntroduction to "Finger Snaps," A Haiku Series
Robin Jones
Dianna Mason,
Doing well I hope? Thank you
For your note today.
Dianna Mason
Hello Robin Jones,
What a treat to see you here.
Together at last.
If I may ask you,
Do you still watch the sunrise
Near that mossy bench?
Empty table series, Haikus
Alone at the table
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