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August 15, 2019

What I’ve Learned From Taking Public Transportation

Standing shoulder to shoulder, smushed together like sardines on a silver bullet that travels 55 mph from either end of the city, a “whoosh” falls upon your ears. The doors open and a school of passengers part the sea of those waiting to board. As you funnel out unto the boarding platform, the strong, unmistakable scent of urine wafts through your nostrils.

Ah, good ol’ public transportation. It may not be the cleanest or most consistent way to get from point A to B, but it has taught me what it means to be free.

August 15, 2019

Yesterday… by Mahik’s

Mahik’s reflects upon change and nostalgia for simpler times in her poem, “Yesterday…”

August 14, 2019

What I Learned From a Five Year Old at Whole Foods

Under the glow and warmth of a late-summer sunset on the roof deck of a Whole Foods on my 18th birthday, wisdom was imparted upon me by an unexpected source… A five year old.

August 13, 2019

The Cycle of Self-Hatred: An Anthology by D. AllBee

D. AllBee takes the experiences of herself and others in reflection of how the cycle of self-hatred starts and how it ends.

August 12, 2019

On the Other Side of Chaos by Hala Karim

Hala Karim reflects upon the aftermath of battling depression and addiction.

August 11, 2019

What I’ve Learned From Hiking and Gardening

Hiking and gardening are two hobbies of mine that are separate, but deeply intertwined. The way soil slides through the spaces between my fingers, the pride I feel when the first blooms on a new plant appears, and the joy to be had hiking through the woods on a cool, summer afternoon has given me a newfound appreciation for all life on our planet.

August 3, 2019

What I’ve Learned From Writing

The gift of gab has been bestowed upon me since I was pulled from the warmth of the womb, but it hasn’t always been such a gift.

Overtime, I harnessed my rambles into writing, which would eventually become my career.

July 27, 2019

tongue and teeth // poem

did it take all of your teeth just to hold back your tongue?

July 27, 2019

The Pavement by Fiona McHugh

Poet Fiona McHugh shares with us, “The Pavement,” along with three other deeply brilliant poems that will be featured in the July issue of The Burgundy Zine.

July 27, 2019

Femanist by Fiona McHugh

Poet Fiona McHugh shares with us, “Femanist,” along with three other deeply brilliant poems that will be featured in the July issue of The Burgundy Zine.