by Kai I have worn Your favorite shoes, That we had both fallen in love with, The ones you wore just to show me that they are yours now. Forgive me, They earned you A lot of compliments And lots … Continue reading →

by Jordan Life isn’t about you, It doesn’t revolve around you, The world doesn’t take place because of you, The world may barely be affected by you. Life isn’t about you, Nature doesn’t do things just for you, Just to … Continue reading →

by Lia Thrown into the sky. Adrenaline courses through my veins, Wind gusts through my rustling feathers, Wings flap viciously as I prepare for freedom. My world is now panoramic. No longer forced to stare at the same ocean, Through … Continue reading →

by Kai People say the goal of resilience is to thrive, but in my case, I had to be resilient to survive. Survival wasn’t easy. There were days I felt like giving up, just throwing in the towel and surrendering … Continue reading →

  by Kai Ask anyone from Hawai’i about what they think of mynah birds. It is likely many of them will mention the distinct ring of a mynah’s cry, and the constant annoyance that they feel anytime that cry is … Continue reading →

by Kiana Everyone in the household knows her as the Band-Aid that keeps the family together. Lost a shirt? “Momma!! Have you seen my black Brandy Melville shirt?” Can’t find the salt “Momma!! Where’s the salt?” Need to be picked … Continue reading →