Funny Valentine

Words by Vivian Simon SC ’28 Graphic by Ginny O’Marah SC ’28 Today I sat on the phone trying to talk my way through. I counted the popcorn on the ceiling. I kept as much of a distance as I could and still I felt everything sinking away. At dinner they told me they all have sex. I didn’t believe them for an hour. Then … Continue reading Funny Valentine

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Shaking, Signing

Words by Vivian Simon SC ’28 Graphic by Genevieve O’Marah SC ’28 I’ve been here not even a week. It’s all slipping away. I forget what to do When this happens constantly, all the time, around the clock, my heart is thumping. I can’t stop it but I can’t show it and I can only relieve it by making it louder. Sex is loud. I … Continue reading Shaking, Signing

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Author: Vivian Simon

Funny Valentine

Shaking, Signing