Cindy Resendiz, Waves

Waves

Cindy Resendiz

Your presence was like the waves of the ocean, Crashing in and pulling out. Your words were a harsh reminder of my troubled past, But oddly soothing as life goes on. Your communion blood burns as I drink it, Cleansing my sinful mouth. Most times, when I cry for help, I hear nothing in return; As if I’m speaking to a wall. Lord, why don’t you answer my wails? I’m like a mute screaming for help in the burning building that is my life. Like someone looking for water in an enormous dessert. My heart pounds in its cage begging for an escape. I look for you in the flowers, the trees, and the animals; But still I can’t find you. Lord, help me from this torment. Free me from this heavy feeling that pulls at my heart; Give me the strength to pursue my dreams; To create a life with my daughter and give her everything she needs. Let my life be filled with the light of your presence. Listen to my words of praise as I ask for forgiveness. Your presence is like the waves of the ocean, Crashing in and washing away my sins.

Sara Baylor is a Counseling Graduate Student.

Asha Landes Beck is a Digital Media & Communications major with a Spanish minor. She loves art and detests writing bios.

Hannah Landes Beck is a psychology major and a sleep enthusiast. She can easily be befriended by pronouncing hammock the correct way.

Becca Boone is a junior Marketing, Business Admin, and Photography triple major. Some things that I enjoy include softball, anything outdoors, and spending time with my family.

Tahj’ae Coleman is from Willingboro, New Jersey, and a graduating senior obtaining a degree in psychology. I always had a love for poetry; it’s a way to express myself without speaking. To explore emotions and experiences that I have had. The ability to view life through someone else’s eyes. Which is a very beautiful thing.

Brint Domangue is lab coordinator and part-time instructor in the Science Center. He believes science and art is the best combo!

Lesly Garcia is a senior majoring in Psychology and Writing Studies from Richmond, Virginia.. I enjoy writing because I believe that I’m better at expressing myself in this form rather than speaking.

Lily Gusler is an undeclared first-year student who enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

Grace Harder is a third-year environmental science major and unabashed lover of trees and freshly baked homemade bread. She is NOT afraid of holding creepy crawlies. And you can quote her on that.

Paige Hurley is a history and political science major from Tennessee working toward spreading truth no matter how difficult it may be in a graceful, poetic manner. She spent the last semester in Washington, DC with the WCSC program. She graduates this May.

Hannah Landis is a Spanish and Writing double major with too many hobbies. In a conversation, she would LOVE to see pictures of your pets, discuss deep questions, or be offered a plant cutting.

Aja Laun is a nursing major and a soccer player. But on the side I am a professional ant fighter. Oh, and I like to write just a little.

Aaron Moyer is a sophomore biology major who plans to become a Physician Assistant. Aaron enjoys finding good deals at Gift and Thrift and loves to eat at Thai Cafe with his friends.

Nikki Mumaw is a senior nursing major. Being creative is my work of art. Nursing is my work of heart. Both things are passions of mine. All I want in this life is to leave a lasting impression in the world around me.

Chris Murray is a third-year student majoring in writing and art. She loves listening to music and pursuing a large number of incredibly short-lived hobbies.

NgocHà T. Pham earned a BA in nursing and psychology from Loyola Marymount University, CA. She graduates in May 2022 with an MA in counseling and practices a mindfulness approach to counseling. She appreciates long walks with nature and learning languages and cultures.

Molly Piwonka is an aspiring art teacher with a sprinkle of quirk and spunk. I’m a dreamer and hopeful realist, who loves watching and participating in positive change. Who knows I might become the next Ms. Frizzle!

Justin Poole is the Theater Program Director at EMU. He spends a lot of time working on artistic projects of all kinds and traipsing around the world looking for more adventures and inspiration.

Cindy Resendiz is a first year student at Eastern Mennonite University and is studying for a business major. She likes to write, create art, and play soccer and hopes to become an accountant one day.

Evelyn Shenk - “Good god man.”

Lindsey White is a self-taught poet created by shameless daydreaming during class.