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The print version of the 2023 literary magazine is now available for purchase!
Contact Ms. Beckhusen at amy.beckhusen@wjccschools.org or visit Room 212 to buy a copy.
JHS ASCENT LITERARY MAGAZINE









Perfectly Alone
Anonymous
I’ve recently realized my life.
It’s one I cannot change.
I’ve recently realized that I’m alone,
And with that I’m filled with rage.
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Kick all the chairs,
Break all the windows.
No one will help me.
What is this pain? No one knows.
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Imperfectly human, perfectly me.
Before me I could not be.
Now I carry a tape measure on my keys.
Gain confidence with the little things.
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I’m alone, but I’m me.
I’m okay with this.
You forget what you love,
Because it’s what you miss.
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You’re going to be okay.
I know this is true,
Because to change life around,
It starts with real you.
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