“They're On The Front Lines, So You Can Enjoy Your TikTok Times” by Jasmine Wren

Out there every day saving lives

From little children to husbands and wives,

Out there on the front lines,

Just trying to push through these hard times.

New graduates running straight to hospital

Providing services that are vital,

Young and old each taking a turn,

Working so long, till their eyes burn

Some are mothers and fathers

Hoping they don't endanger their sons and daughter

Fearful for their lives and others

Standing up to ignorant protesters

Bruises all around their face

Yet they still work another case

Grateful for all they do

Constantly working to save me and you

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Welcome to our humble literary magazine, EXPRESSIONS! We all had rather grand plans when the 2019 year began, but soon found ourselves facing a global pandemic unlike anything most of us could ever imagine... and right before our publishing deadline! Words and art have sustained many of us. Words and art have all been EXPRESSIONS of our hearts and minds during this difficult time. This may not be the publication we set out to create, but we are proud of the words and art it contains. May it serve as a time capsule of sorts, and remind us in the future of what we have already overcome. Thank you for reading... and be well.

"There's Always An Issue" by Anonymous

There’s always an issue It’s on a schedule, like the trains passing periodically; Routine. Passing out way too frequently Nothings working with me It’s fine, it happens all the time So I’ll just leave Peddling the wheels Fast enough to make my chain come loose I reach the secret path, my soles touch dirt Tucking my bike behind a bush, Greeting the wildlife living in the trees It’s only the polite thing to do Hoping the maintenance workers are off today If not I’ll have to greet them too Tranquility in the Abandoned, Ambiance in being Alone. Smoke strings upward, gone within seconds Without a trace, disintegrating into the air The sun disappears creating an indigo hue My problems seem to disappear as well

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