“Doggy Rights” – A Funny Story About a Dogs Perspective by Jessica Baatz

I am a 10 year old sheltie and I have been to three different homes before I found the perfect owner to take care of me. I was abused and neglected by my previous owners. I was rescued from an animal shelter because my owner didn’t want me anymore. I felt lonely, and felt like...

“Stranger Danger” – A Poem of Despair, Lonliness and Running Scared by Jessica Baatz

The noises and sounds I hear at night,the wind rustling through the leaves.Flowing past the tallest trees.The night owl hooting as I catch its sight.It stares at me then takes its flight.Some noises I hear grip me in uneasestrikes fear in me to a certain degree.As I walk home, I see a flashing lightheld by...

“Indefinite Beauty” – A Poem of Dreams, Beauty and Nature by Jessica Baatz

As I walk through the meadow, I immerse in the beauty of the open field. I gravitate my attention toward the beautiful lupine and bright colored Indian paintbrush that surround the wilderness, scattered across the forest grounds. I hearken to the sound of a nearby stream. As I try to find my way toward the...

“Breaking Point” – A Poem of Despair, Lonliness and Internalizing by Jessica Baatz

Your life is a fallacy,Deceiving everyone around you.You wear your mask skin tight,Inducing suffocationWhile you hide your staggering despair,Disguising every emotionSo no one can see the pain and the suffering.Feelings of anger, sadness, and confusionBegin to take its toll.Breaking the silenceAs you reach your breaking point.They tell you that things will only get better,But this...

“The Heroes” – A One Act Play of Courage and Stength by Jessica Baatz

CHARACTERS:BryantEmmaSCENE:At a CaféTIME:3:30 pm in the afternoon[Fire department reaches the burning Café, on Oak Knoll Ave. Bryant and a few other firemen promptly assess and respond to the situation that is present to them. Bryant notices a young women screaming outside of the building and quickly approaches her.]Bryant: Miss, you need to get as far away...

“Underwater Secret” – A Fairy Tale Story of Secrets and Self Discovery by Jessica Baatz

Once upon a time, there was a fisher man and his daughter Lena. They lived in a small house near the oceanfront in Bar Harbor Maine. They had a fantastic view of the ocean and often could see dolphins springing out from the beautiful blue sea. Lena, who was an artist would draw pictures of...

“Love at First Site” – A Shakespearean Sonnet of Devotion and Friendship by Jessica Baatz

Blue is the fascinating waves that flow.The reflection of the radiant sky,beautifying the waters vibrant glow.Looking out yonder with a watchful eye.My feet deeply buried under warm sand.While I sit in the beaming suns view,A man approaches me and grabs my handand pulls me to my feet, his eyes blue too.Together we walked near the...

“Once Upon a Twin” – A Fairy Tale Fantasy by Jessica Baatz

In a far, far away island known as Litani, Where the grass is always green, rivers and lakes flow vibrantly, waterfalls gleaming, and beyond the beautiful meadow is where an enchanting kingdom stands. On the vast island of Litani, the land which the kingdom stands is called Blithera that is ruled by Queen Audrey and...

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