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Posted on June 29, 2017

‘Titles Are Hard’

by Bilal Saloo

I was once asked to write an essay on the one thing that defines us,
and if we should include those that put the milk in first, Continue reading “‘Titles Are Hard’”
Posted on June 21, 2017

The Heart of Community

by Tahera Mayat

What makes a community?
Is it the spirit of people?
Is it the buildings
Or the regular gatherings? Continue reading “The Heart of Community”

Posted on June 14, 2017

Exam Room

by Tahera Mayat

You can cut the tension with a knife

Exams are often a big part of life

But fear not as invigilators are on hand

So don’t panic or bury your head in the sand! Continue reading “Exam Room”

Posted on June 11, 2017

Beaches

By Maariyah Patel

Beaches.
Beaches,
Swooping Seagulls,
Crabs dancing on the sand,
Rough waves along the rocky shore,
Seashells

Posted on June 7, 2017

I Can Vote In A Government

by Mohamed Saloo

Torrents of abuse
Flash in the battles of parliament
Cheap kicks and jibes
In the playground of masters
The playing fields for cameras
Recording nonsensical behaviour
Smirks in suits
Whilst the public struggle for a crust Continue reading “I Can Vote In A Government”

Posted on June 2, 2017

Soon

By Cei Ranches

I tried to conquer the world

Even with such a frail sword

Lost in most of the battles

And shed a bucket full of tears Continue reading “Soon”

Posted on May 31, 2017

The Importance of Finding Magic In This World

by Shreya

As a child I liked Harry Potter,
I waited to find out that I was a wizard,
The day never came,
yet my faith never shook. Continue reading “The Importance of Finding Magic In This World”

Posted on May 26, 2017

Turning 19

By Krinza Momin

Love, likeness, lust and attraction.
Jealousy, hatred, grudges, depression.
Dating, relations, heartbreaks and tension.
That’s how she wasted some years being teenager. Continue reading “Turning 19”

Posted on May 24, 2017

Harmony

By David Honeybell

Why can’t we all live our lives, in harmony and love,
sharing all our dreams, our hopes and aspirations.
Removing all the barriers, the obstacles and fences,
that stop us from seeing each other’s consternation’s. Continue reading “Harmony”

Posted on May 17, 2017

It’s As Easy as…

By Maariyah Patel

It’s as easy as riding a duck or giving a child a lemon to suck,

It’s as easy as drinking ink or getting a cow to go pink, Continue reading “It’s As Easy as…”

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