New Year, Same Thing
Rohia Chaudhary
Swipe swipe swipe.
Up out of bed, phone unplugged.
Sliding on shoes, pouring some coffee.
Swipe swipe swipe.
Answering messages, liking posts.
Parties last night, glittering outfits.
Swipe swipe swipe.
Crying over exams, forgetting to study for tests.
A little girl missing, celebrities’ new albums.
Swipe swipe swipe.
A picture posted too late, barely any likes.
A college acceptance, two breakups.
Swipe swipe swipe.
Forests burning, art sketches from a beginner.
Caught falling asleep in class, sending homework answers.
Swipe swipe swipe.
Students died across the country, workers begin to strike.
Go like my picture! Happy birthday, to you!
Aaliyah Gibson
Sienna Alvarado, Grade 9