Nautilus II, Volume 19, Spring 2021

BARD

Shayna Little How to Always Choose Life The night before laying in the grass, looking in the stars just knowing I am going to live forever. Waking up to the shiny sun coming through my window How to calmly arise for a pleasant day Floating in my steamy hot bath, with the salts and bubbles filling my sides How to completely relax for my day Adding the balance of eggs and toast, with the surprise of raspberry jelly How to deal without coffee for a peaceful day Saying I Love You every chance I get So I’m still learning how to never forget

Shayna Little is a sophomore at Bard Microcollege graduating with her Associate in Arts in May 2021.

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Nautilus II, Volume 19, Spring 2021

Published on Sep 7, 2021

Jane

At The Care Center, writing and making art are important parts of our growth and learning. As we take the time to tell our stories and share our feelings and perspectives, we come to understand ourselves better. Sometimes the stories we tell are painful, other times joyful. Sometimes, we are surprised by what emerges when we express ourselves. We learn that we are more powerful than we may have thought we were. Always, we recognize that our creative work is valid, honest, and real. This has been a year like no other. We attended school remotely until July, and then had classes both in person and at home. We did this all while managing our children’s needs and schooling, while worrying about our world, and the health of our families and friends. This year has not been easy, but here we are.

Nautilus II, Volume 19, Spring 2021

Articles inside

Tiffany Vega, Ode to My Mother

Jasmine Smith, Waiting for You

Jasmine Smith, Jasmine

Katly Toles, How To

Keishla Perez, I’m Sorry That I’m Not Sorry

Shayna Little, How to Always Choose Life

Amy Hendrickson, I’m Not Sorry for NOT Calling

Kia Diaz, Thankfully Away

Amy Hendrickson, Opal Rings

Stephany Rodriguez, Someday

Stephany Rodriguez, Nothing Comes Easy

Jessica Buswell, Remember When

Emy Collins, Sweet Magnolia

Aaliyah Pereira, Angry

Aaliyah Pereira, Puerto Rico

Daniela Ortiz, More Fish

Daniela Ortiz, What is Life?

Stephanie Ocasio, Someday

Laisha Correa, Summer

Aleshkalekandra Colon, Carpe Diem

Xiomara Cruz, Why

Aleshkalekandra Colon, House of Motivation

Rosemary Cintron, Untitled

Jaeleiny Alberto, July 3rd, 2020 at 7:31

Jaeleiny Alberto, Because of Her

Jaeleiny Alberto, Young Mother

Christina Cislak, My Dilemma

Rosemary Cintron, Such a Good Heart

Christina Cislak, Your Own Carnival

Christina Cislak, Feelings