Wisps of sunlight smothered like flames; Swallowed up by hungry mountains. A funny game to play; Silhouettes and shadows vanish. While sight becomes useless, Thought gains its purpose. No light is shed on this mess, So we can finally focus. Momentary troubles like landfills Disappear for the night. Thrills, kills and pills, Disintegrate until dawn. Darkness is … [Read more...] about Sanctuary
poetry
Blank Hours Poem
By Joys Annika DavidI. I rely on the sun’s constant kept time.In awe, I glance out the window to seepaint strokes of color calling the day torest. There is more to life than the everyday bustle of mundane tasks. This, I thinkof, sitting alone in the dusk’s comingdarkness, watching the light outside. I wishI can capture the aura of these hours,painting my gravestone … [Read more...] about Blank Hours Poem
Writing After Hours
Photo by Milan LoiaconoAs the sun sets on a long day of graduate school and internships, Marina Sangit settles in with her favorite notebook and her bullet journal. She writes poems and short stories, journals and draws.“I think some of my best creative writing — which is one of my coping mechanisms and my outlets — is when I'm by myself at night," Sangit … [Read more...] about Writing After Hours
Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Photos courtesy of Fabric Media.Comprised of painters, musicians, poets and occasionally dancers, the Night Owl Players are a collaborative group of artists who work on their respective crafts together. Since 2015, the Night Owl Players have been performing around Los Angeles, most often at the Mar Vista Art Walk. While Venice has gained a reputation for fostering an artist … [Read more...] about Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax
Photos courtesy of Kennedi Rae SyphaxSenior Kennedi Rae Syphax said she has embodied a creative spirit since she was a child. Artistic expression has taken on many forms in Syphax’s life, including creative writing and poetry. However, Syphax has particular interest in capturing moments through photography.She said she began to take her art more seriously as she got older … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax
