Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I rarely went anywhere without books. I was able to focus on the story in crowded places full of noise and could remember important details long after I finished the book. This habit has dwindled somewhat in my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Poetry Can Speak to People in Different Ways
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Written by Hattie PaceArt by Carolina FrenchI look up,and my eyes have to blink.The white stucco is brighter inthe warm air of Sunday morning. I walk in,and my heart warms up;my eyes now aglowunder the twinkle lights above. And then the drums hit the beat,and the piano chords pound;voices rise in harmony,each soul rings a sound. My eyes blink back tearswhen we sing to the … [Read more...] about Up
Rose Bush
Written by Nathan HeardArt by Aliya EdwardsA rose bush requires intentional care.It’s a piece of work to keep it healthy,but a piece of work that is rewarding. Roses smell sweet, a scent unparalleled,a paragon of the process of perfection,but the process takes effort. Because every rose has thorns,and if left unattended it becomes easyfor the thorns to outpace the … [Read more...] about Rose Bush
