Blog #prose

"I sit - visions blurred by obsidian - wondering when the next eruption will begin." We were tagged in this awesome piece by @perceived_perspectives on Instagram and completely fell in love with it! Check it out xx.

An essay from Dayal Punjabi (Amarnathine Poetry) that speaks about melancholy, and to some extent even loneliness. It goes on to speak about a father-son relationship that is kind of bittersweet, but at the same time it highlights the idea of living completely in the moment before it turns into an everlasting memory.

"Rain turns into rivers that run to the sea, and can carry you home, no matter how far you’ve gone to escape the absence of love. " -- My friend Sarah Kay sent me this amazing submission, which made me tear up and want to book a flight to London. I also listened to the Police while posting this. Highly recommend that pairing. Thank you, Sarah, for your amazing words and for the good cry they brought me.

Last month, I sat down in Starbucks with an almond milk cold brew and texted an amazing artist, writer, and musician named Lora Mathis. We talked about music, Lora's upcoming projects, and what inspires her to write. Article written by Maddy Hart.

"Because people are not constant, but you are and so are your dreams." Rida Aamina beautifully writes about heartbreak in this "letter to my younger self" style submission for our closure submission theme

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Carlea Baughn answers that with this beautifully sentimental letter to her younger self for our Closure submission prompt.

Because, it's the music that keeps calling to you.