• january…

the anxiety seeping through my skin, cold; the sparkling joy when a miracle happens; red-flushed face, from sports or her presence — uncertain; the rare, mirthful days at school, and the vague clarity of self-identity;

• february…

the warmth felt when you see someone’s eyes twinkle with passion; the shaky hands holding the microphone whilst singing with a friend; tears run down when you see the saddened eyes of a stray dog; emceeing for cny, a short reunion with the girl with the ocean for eyes;

• may…

a fascinating book week as the jade bunny; reveries of the warmest hug from the one i adore; a sugared day out with e&s; an ignorant tongue, were those words really me?;

• june…

the archer’s experience; scintillating city lights through apartment windows; my mother’s birthday, of tender love and thought, and warm pumpkin barley; dishonest whispers of avoidance; a week of strife, but an exhilarating sense of freedom; the slight tingling during high-fives, resonating with my own heart;

• july…

one last time, watching not a year group, but a beautiful family; the delicate squeeze of hand, a friend that never truly left; messy sobs, a song with ms z; the gentle link of arms with her, her soft hands; guitar strings and drums, a teacher with his students; a forever farewell to my phys, math, acc teachers; resonating hearts, a reunion with friends, mirth on the aisles.

• august…

a misty sojourn with family; spiral of tears, what is my dream?; a guitar of my own

• september…

school’s uncertainties and overwhelming changes; a friend's head on shoulder, the lovely thing about trust; glittery tears fall from her eyes, and words from the heart; midnight revelations of songs with her; sobs and silent screams; explosions, bloodshed — insanities of mind.

• october…

the radiant smiles of encouragement from teachers despite the fatigue; a flower so close, but untouchable; flashing lights, discordance of heart during halloween; unravelling of tensions with brother;

• nov…

nauseous, acidity in my veins, bitter mouth; nightmares of papers;