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The New Statue of Liberty on Reality TV

The New Statue of Liberty on Reality TV

A Poem by Invisible Ink


The students I teach are immigrants from all over the world and if 9/11 has made the Statue of Liberty deaf and dumb, I guess I will have to stand in ..
Sight

Sight

A Poem by L Lopez


You taught me to speak English, You taught me to read and write, You taught me to make a wish, And you taught me ..
even the cats

even the cats

A Poem by J.M.B


the laughter ended last time i saw you when you whisked away to Brixton Station amidst red carriage engine roar, and i hobbled hom..
Immigrants

Immigrants

A Story by Jaci


This country as it is today was founded by explorers and immigrants. Not just those who wished to conquer and plunder the wealth of native inhabitants..
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


On this floor, was simply a desk where they Newsboys had to sign in and pay for their lodging. The clerk was half asleep and seemed to be almost bl..
Chapter 11

Chapter 11

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


When I woke, I was immediately hit by a splitting headache that left me wishing that I was still asleep. But once I’m up, I’m up and..
Chapter 13

Chapter 13

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


Spot must have gotten in late the last night, because when he knocked on my door to wake me, he sounded exhausted. “Don’t take too l..
Chapter 15

Chapter 15

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


Once we got to the rich part of town, we stayed in the shadows of the houses, careful to stay away from streetlamps. A pair of policemen were c..
Chapter 16

Chapter 16

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


The next day before work, Fish and the others teased me relentlessly about spending the night by the harbor with Spot. They didn’t dare s..
Chapter 17

Chapter 17

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


When we walked into the room where we normally hung out, it was indeed like the Civil War all over again. Blink and another newsie, who I belie..
Chapter 18

Chapter 18

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


Spot had a little spring in his step while we walked back to Brooklyn, taking our time. I was not in the mood to put up with Fish’s teasi..
Chapter 19

Chapter 19

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


The next day, Spot woke me up way before the sun rose, which left me wondering if Spot ever slept. He was always the first awake, and I’d..
Chapter 20

Chapter 20

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


I walked into the Brooklyn Lodging House, following my nose to the room where we played cards. It had the same distinct smell of men sweating a..
Something Cool for Remembrance

Something Cool for Remembrance

A Poem by MiriamMB


Nostalgia, remembrance of old friends, old lives, memories that do not feel like memories at all.
Chapter 24

Chapter 24

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


Now came the wait. I didn’t know where Mrs. Hawkins was, or if would even be able to properly mug her. And if I would be able to, who sai..
Chapter 25

Chapter 25

A Chapter by Carmen-Rose McGill


Spot seemed to be purposefully making us miss the curfew, which was fine by me. Missing the curfew with Spot often meant Carrying the Banner wi..

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