A Niche Webazine Publication
August- September 2013
Prose Photo Provided by: Sarah Trickler
“We are all works of art.”
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Never under estimate the power of your mind.
Come with me, I will take you into a world of enchantment.
If you can only Imagine , you can become anything.
You are free to be who you want to be. Conforming is not always the best option.
Pictures are worth a thousand words, or so they say. If that is the case what is a word itself worth? Define the words, actions and emotions and you have a glimpse into the human mind.
Stoic:
sto·ic /stō-ik/ Noun A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
Silent Still Watching Real Fighting Waiting Cohabitating Standing Moving Pushing Breaking Feeling Breathing Strong Will Independent Free Stoic Heroic Word: Stoic By: Jess Atkinson
Longing long*ng l么NGiNG noun 1. a yearning desire. A strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled.
You can always tell by a person’s eyes Whether they speak of truth or lies Though the words they speak bear true They are not those they’d like to say to you A mask is worn and vision seems doubled With patience I’ll pop these secret bubbles Only silently wondering if you will see How all your troubles don’t have to be. Word: Longing By: Thomas Wallace
Benevolent
be路nev路o路lent /be*nev*o*lent/ Adjective Well meaning and kindly. (of an organization) Serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.
Oh Mother, So strong and loving Sweet kisses you bestowed upon us Loving caresses, upon our tresses Harsh tones and scolding when we need Corrections when we are wrong Sweet words of kindness turn into a song Oh Mother, you are there when we should take heed You are there when we just need to be. Our loving, kind, caring, protective, benevolent mother For you there is no other No one can ever take your place No one can replace that smile on our face, when we see you. Oh Mother, you are one of a kind You are everything love and earth combined Protector and Friend, you are loved till the end. Word: Benevolent By: Jess Atkinson
Provocative
pro·voc·a·tive /pro*väk*tiv/ Adjective Causing provocation, esp. deliberately: “a provocative article”. Arousing sexual desire or interest, esp. deliberately.
Push the limits Drop the dress Lick your lips Pass the test Curl your hair Watch them stare Sway your hips Make them dip Move your body Snap a picture This is not a hobby His eyes now a fixture You have caught his stare He is aware He moves closer His lens on you Snap, Click, Flash You are in his sight The light cascades Down your body in the night Word: Provocative By: Jess Atkinson
Harmony
har·mo·ny (härm-n) n. pl. har·mo·nies 1. Agreement in feeling or opinion; accord: live in harmony. 2. A pleasing combination of elements in a whole: color harmony; the order and harmony of the universe.
Apply your senses to the others Surrounded by a silent sound And keep the order and the mischief Alive Let it thrive In harmony our thoughts dance In sync with each other Strength that lasts In harmony we grow stronger What the enemy cannot breach It is our honor Word: Harmony By Chris Fryer
Determination
de路ter路mi路na路tion noun 1. firmness of purpose; resoluteness. synonyms: resolution, resolve, willpower, strength of character, single-mindedness, purposefulness, intentness; More 2. the process of establishing something exactly, typically by calculation or research.
Striving to meet demands Searching for extra hands Following, Chasing, picking up Little mouths, little hands Like little ducks in a row Little messes, turn into big ones in a blink of an eye Laughter, tears, seemingly big fears Hugs, kisses, sweet little dears Growing, learning, yearning Times are tough, but mom would not change a thing. Listening, waiting, sometimes procrastinating Ever watchful, always there, always determined A mother’s work is never done. Word: Determination By: Jess Atkinson
Creation
cre·a·tion /krē*āSH*on/ Noun The action or process of bringing something into existence. A thing made or invented, esp. something showing artistic talent.
The canvas holds all of the colors of life From the rising sun to the moon beams at night And the mountains and valleys they sing with delight The hand of our maker The greatest artists cannot fathom From nothing this beauty was created The creatures on land, sea and the sky Look up towards the heavens No one can deny Creation is evident The potter knows no bounds Stand in awe of the greatness Applaud the creators beautiful sounds Word: Creation By: Chris Fryer
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Paradox par路a路dox [par-uh-doks] noun 1. a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. 2. a self-contradictory and false proposition. 3. any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature. 4. an opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion. A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself. Most logical paradoxes are known to be invalid arguments but are still valuable in promoting critical thinking
I love you, I hate you You are my best friend, and my worst enemy. We are growing up together yet you are still so immature. I miss you, get away from me. Listen to what I am saying! No, do not speak! Come closer to me, I push you a way. Here have this; No, it is mine! Whine and cry, Happy and joyful You annoy me to no end; I cannot go a day without you. My sibling, My Friend Word: Paradox By Jess Atkinson
Phobia
pho路bi路a [foh-bee-uh] noun a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it.
Ripples of self rejection splash against piano key stepping stones and hollowed out logs, humming the melody of my country roots. I’m a hostage to this river, memories of flower crowns and lantern stars drown every wave of happiness that washes on my bank. As the poem in my pocket states I’m just another dead butterfly floating away from life. And as I count the links in the chain that pulls me under, I focus on stained glass wings in a starless world and conquer my only fear. Title: Stained Glass Wings By: Hannah Kitchens Word: Phobia
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Sorrow
sor·row /särō/ Noun A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.
Elusive is the emotion of gladness When you’re actions build a mountain of sadness The sorrow in the heart is the most destructive It has no barriers It’s venom is more potent Than the most venomous snake It’s leaves its victims paralysed It can only bring destruction Let go of the sorrow Don’t let it grow stronger When one retires at night weeping Remember the sun will rise again Sorrow must be let go So that our lives may begin Word: Sorrow By: Chris Fryer
Mania
ma路ni路a noun 1. mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
Intense the eyes The pupil can’t hide The intense in mind Wonderful feeling of extremes Cleanses the past and manifests the present For our eyes cannot close It is the gateway exposed And the mania seems to never rest For our eyes cannot close Weak now, tired and worn The mania seems to us a pest For our eyes cannot close Word: Mania By: Chris Fryer
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Bungle-A Series by: Lindsey Kemp “Bungle” is about the clumsy, awkward, sometimes-comicalthough-purposely-inadequate mistakes we choose to make. The mistakes that are made whilst conscious, awake, and self-aware. The ambiguous images in “Bungle” were taken at times in my personal life when I was, veritably, “messing up”
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Diabolic di*a*bo*lic adj 1. of, relating to, or proceeding from the devil; satanic 2. befitting a devil; extremely cruel or wicked; fiendish 3. very difficult or unpleasant
Diabolic I told them she wasn’t innocent, but they didn’t believe me. I begged them not to trust her, but they refused to heed my warnings. If only I could show them her rotten heart, her dead, sunken eyes. If only I could reveal her deepest desires… Her quarries are blinded by her blushing beauty, hypnotized by her piercing gaze, not knowing they are lambs for the slaughter. They have no idea what’s beneath her porcelain skin, yet they vie for her attention to receive the kiss of death. They all fall victim to her diabolic deeds, not knowing that their souls will soon be hers. Word: Diabolic By: Rusheena Boone
Faux
Faux
faux fo* adjective
1. made in imitation; artificial.
Glitter Glitter Glam Glam This girl is a sham Twirl Twirl Curl Curl Shake. This girl is a fake Long lashes Pouty lips Bright eyes Big hips Busty Busty Flausy Flausy Faux Word: Faux By Jess Atkinson
Elusive e路lu路sive i*lo*osiv adjective 1. difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
The children ask me where you are. I sit down and I try To tell them that you don’t live here But I can’t say why. We met in school, fell in love. It all made sense. You see Wedding bells on a summer day Meant love to me. We had babies very soon. I cared for them, you know. I stayed at home. We thought it best. Now we’ll never know. I went to church, found the Lord. You had no time for that. I cried some days, cried to sleep Elusive love fades fast. You got a job in another town, And ran toward something new. I’m sorry that you couldn’t love And grow up, too. The children ask me where you are. I sit down and cry. I’m working now to feed the kids You don’t even try. Word: Elusive By: Marsha Green
Photographers:
Sarah Trickler Jamie Lawson Rico Allende Eddie Harris Travis Dunson Brandon Warren Christy Beal Kristin Irons
Lindsey Kemp Chantell Reid Alisha Liker John Legg Tysha Hallman Stew Blaquiere Sharilyn Wells Jess Atkinson
Writers: Jess Atkinson Rusheena Boone Chris Fryer Thomas Wallace Hannah Kitchens Marsha Green
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