

Flintridge sacred heart
Young Writer's Society
presents
Verité
2021-2022
Haikus
by Ella Kitt
Things I Enjoy
Night in Laurel Canyon
I can see your breath.
The city lights are our stars
In the dark. We hug.
Family
The barbecue smoke,
family swinging around,
Nana made chicken.
Movies
In the deep red chair
I watch the silver screen dance,
mom’s coat on my legs.
Janis
The house to myself,
I put on “Piece of my Heart”
and jump on my bed.
Seasons
Autumn
The delicious crunch
of the cold leaves under my
boot. Autumn up north!
LA Winter
Finally the rain
came. I watch the clouds lunge through
my smoggy city.
Spring
The world is alive
again. Our white roses pop
open and say hi.
Summer in Catalina
Ice cream trails dripping
off waffle cones. Bare golden
bodies in the sand.
School
Study Session
My eyes ache in their
skull sockets. The water boils.
Earl Grey aroma.
Speech & Debate
Waking up at four
my intestines feel inside
out. I hate my suit.
Almost Time
Dark circles chiseled
in my thin skin. I want to
go home. Five minutes.
Hot Lunch
My retainer pops
out. Gums bleed. The beans are warm
and mushy. No taste.
Amigas
We walk the concrete
steps together. Your loud laugh
lifts my leaden feet.
Bus
Curled spine, back aches; my
legs feel static. Nausea makes
me twist in my seat.