Harper Polan

westward

I guess we all must move on.

                                                Opportunity fades away

                             and as we drive I watch the sunset

                                                          and keep my sobs in.

A practiced motion.

                     Realize you are holding your breath.

                                           Breath out, a tiny bit.

Breathe out, then

                        an even inhale.

Let go, release the death grip

                       on the air that gives life

                                                and then

                                                                     then

                         then

                                                  then

                          then it can flow in.

I practiced

                                              This.

                                              I need this.

                          need

need

                                               no

                           need

                                               no

                                                                      needed

                           needed this

...seize this opportunity...

                    ...this is the last time...

                                       ...make the most of it.

Breathe out first

                                         out

                                                      out

                          out first

                          breathe

breathe out.

release.            

Harper Polan ’26* has enjoyed art of all forms from a very young age. They are an editor for Bridgework in addition to being a member of Patriot Players and East’s select Chamber and Treble Choirs.