The Elm 2016-2017 2017 The Elm Literary Magazine | Page 4

BLUE
by Seven
BLUE NIGHT
I’m feeling so blue,
Not the lonely deep ocean
Rather the clear skies. I see yellow stars
Being covered by dark clouds
Talking to the moon.
CHILDREN
The stomp from their feet
As they rush to the playground
Mirthful and radiant.
LIPS
Hers were red as rose
Alluring and glamorous
Rounded cupid’s bow.
BEES
The black and yellow
Sweet honey, love some buzzing
Insect of the gods.
TALE OF TWO SIDES
Do you see that guy,
Who prances like a pony?
His tears just fell off.
YOUR GIRL
Hug her from behind
And see the smile from her face
Full of joyful cheer.
TWO
It is one plus one,
The perfect number of love
Equals you and I.
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VOLLEYBALL
Serve, receive, and spike.
The round ball gets passed around
And not touched by ground.
DISASTER OF ODDS
Tremendous trigger
Calamitous consequence
Was given such guilt.
SADNESS
Empty and gloomy
Depression at its finest
Darkness converges.
LIES
Promises broken
Sweet nothings that I have heard
Unacceptable.
Self Portrait
Taylor Seay
12th Grade
Gelatin silver print
HOT WHEELS
Jaw-dropping loop tracks
Muscle cars, hot rods, diecasts.
Extreme masterpiece.
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