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Soliloquy this week
We are having Soliloquy on Tuesday, May 28th, in Room 125. It will be our last meeting of the year, but no submissions, just a party. Hope to see you there! Check out our instagram, @mthssoliloquy!
Prompts
Writing: College shenanigans with ex editors!
Art: J and A frolicking at SU
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Ipomea
Loneliness is a creeping thing
Like ivy on old stone walls
It does not grasp without warning
It embeds itself in the foundation
And it crumbles
So slowly you barely notice
Until the wall has fallen
And all that is left is life
I do not know what to call this feeling
Halfway point between joy and despair
Perhaps, for the first time
I feel the ivy
It has always been there,
Of course
Creeping up my spine
Leaves spreading across my shoulders
Roots digging into my skin
But there have been other feelings
Nursery rhymes have numbed it
Prose and poetry my anesthetic
But they have faded,
Slightly
Are the words all now my own?
I was warned for the ivy
I watched them plant its seeds
I encouraged the first of the vines
Helped them anchor to my ankles
But now I am more root than bone
I suppose I will be beautiful when I crumble
Akin to ancient castles
But I wonder
If I could stay a little thing
A little longer
- Cairn
darlings, must I go so soon?
Basic Soliloquy Code of Conduct:
Soliloquy is an anonymous poetry club, which can present problems in certain situations. Our highest priority is to ensure that creators do not feel restricted in what they submit, and in doing so, we must commit to anonymous submissions. We recognize the importance of the structure that we have, and want to prioritize keeping Soliloquy anonymous as well as continuing to promote free speech in all forms of poetry, short stories, art, and otherwise. That said, if at any time you feel as though you are being personally attacked, harassed, or otherwise by a submitted work, please contact an editor (or Mr. Earley) and explain the situation. Harassing or attacking verbally another student or adult through a submission is not acceptable.
This club is meant to be a safe, encouraging place to help creators develop their craft and grow as writers and artists. It is not a place to poetically attack other people, nor is it a place to feel poetically attacked. If you feel that a work is an attack on you, it is paramount that you let someone know. That said, in all situations, we must protect the anonymity and the freedom of speech of the writers of our club, but be sure that if a work does stay, we know full well who did it and will be watching closely for future infractions.
Our goal is to have a club that expands the knowledge of our creators and discussion that enhances the artistic ability of those surrounded by their work. Anyone who disregards that goal presents a threat to our club, and will be reprimanded. We hope that everyone can understand this, and can embrace our club as a chance to grow. Again, if at any point a problem arises, make sure you let an editor know. Thank you!