As a kid, I used to admire the tattoos of the adults around me. The flowers on that woman’s arm, a skull on some guy’s shoulder blade, books and constellations, friendship promises and memoriams. I...

I want someone to love me the way I love— Not in a way you’d expect, But with meanish jokes and soft touches, And whole-hearted respect. I want someone fun and loving, Saving most of...

If someone asked me my favorite flower, I’d say white lilies— petals soft as promises, their scent lingering like a memory. I wish I could place them on every windowsill, where sunlight could...

Don’t lie If you feel the need to lie, just know it will only make your life harder. You need to learn to accept all flaws in your partner, even if the truth hurts. No one is perfect. Honesty...

You were more than a pet, a best friend. With every wag, every bark You filled my days with love so true A bond unbreakable, me and you A gentle nudge, a playful spark A love that lit the deepest...

There is so much polarization in the world today. In our country, society, and schools. The media has fostered the mindset that if you disagree, you should be angry and against one another. Our divided...

Love is more than a word. It’s a thought,                          a verse,                                           a melody,                     ...

Every year I get older  I've grown an inch since last I checked  And my face isn’t as round as it used to be My voice has started to sound a little more like my mothers, The beautiful woman I can...

My first words I’m free Oh my goodness I’m finally free   When you become trapped  Freedom becomes a forgotten  Memory   Your tongue  Forgets how it tastes   Your shoulders...

I pour my words out to the ceiling Knowing no words will come back My head feels backward I can share my thoughts around myself But no one else I always wondered why? Rolling over to...

Reading Love, Hate & Other Filters is like watching a movie. Which can be a good thing and a bad thing. Maya Aziz is an Indian Muslim senior at a very white small town high school. She loves...