Eden George, 10, Brooklyn, NY 2020 Eden George, 10 2020 was supposed to be our year It was the year guaranteed to make us all cheer What’s this we hear? Coronavirus- nothing to fear Kobe’s death, what could be worse? Throughout the world armies did disperse Confirmed alien sightings, we’re not alone in this universe Words of warning from my mother the nurse Rumors of schools closing Many of us are supposing Masks, they are imposing Still no mandate for enclosing Now attending school with a click Getting sick What a trick I really hope this is over quick Birthday parties over Zoom My grandma’s death I thought did loom Prayers to avoid impending doom I wonder will this all end soon Today is the eleventh-twentieth day of Junetober Man, when is this craziness going to be over? I have way too much toilet paper; wait what, now I’m a hoarder? Showing my passport just to cross the New York to New Jersey border Fireworks light up the nighttime sky I thought this was reserved for the 4th of July Is this a celebration, or are we all about to die? What, murder hornets – now I’m really gonna cry If I go on another hike This is the year I really learned to ride a bike Thankfully, the beach I also do like I’m hearing the teachers are about to strike George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Black Lives Matter, votes by mailer It’s time to start thinking about the 2020 movie trailer Worried about not going back to school and whether or not I’ll be a failure Social distancing is still a thing Halloween candy dangled on a string I dressed up this year as a mask wearing King To the virtual costume party, what should I bring? I’m thankful for the essential workers Doctors, nurses, and those who flip burgers Supermarket cashiers and restaurant servers First responders, teachers, and medical researchers 2021 will soon appear Rest in peace to those no longer here Vaccination very near Extremely happy to close this year!
Stone Soup Magazine for young readers, writers, and artists
Weekly Creativity #140: Start with a Common Metaphor
Write about a common metaphor, and what it would be like if it were both literally and figuratively true. For example, you might use the expression “let the cat out of the bag,” and write about a situation in which someone might let the cat out of the bag (tell a secret) while letting an actual cat out of an actual bag.
Stone Soup Author Interview: Tatiana Schrayer
Stone Soup contributor and 2020-21 intern Anya Geist, 14, talks with Stone Soup author Tatiana Schrayer about her poetry collection Searching for Bows & Arrows, which tied for second place in the 2019 Stone Soup book contest, as well as about how writing runs in her family, and the freedom that comes from creative writing. 0:25 – How were you introduced to Stone Soup? 1:13 – How did you decide to submit to the Stone Soup book contest? 1:55 – How hard was it to write the collection? 2:10 – How did it feel to finally submit? 2:30 – How did it feel to win second place? 2:57 – Do you find that it’s easier to write about your own life? 3:26 – What is your favorite thing about writing? 4:25 – How much time do you think you spend writing? 4:59 – Where is your favorite place to write? 5:16 – Is the writing you do for fun different from the writing you do for school? 5:57 – How did you decide to title your collection “Searching for Bows and Arrows”? 6:21 – Is there anybody in your life who has been a mentor or inspiration to you? 7:00 – Do you have any writing advice for your peers? 7:26 – If you could tell somebody about Stone Soup, what would you say?
