By SAMANTHIKA DEVALARAJU, junior What’s in the plastic tennis bottle A loving letter to a father from a caring daughter “I love you forever and always” Ink fading away as the bond holds strong in an ocean of memories Engulfing pebbles weigh down the bottle Warm baby Jesus lies in a straw basket while Santa … Continue reading
Category Archives: Message in a Bottle
Introduction
By DENISE WEIGELE, teacher About five years ago, my brother Daniel was vacationing on a beach in Montauk, Long Island, NY. Amongst friends of long standing, the washed up bottle arrived and generated much controversy amongst the group; a visible and legible note revealed the sentimental note from a daughter to a father on the … Continue reading
Trapped Messages
By AREESHA ADIL, freshman Times meant to be remembered An old canister withered by long days Brimming with stones that hold memories The deceased signature of a father The belief of naive children In the joyful, laughing saint Whose head bows in respect Some much needed closure through words All cast away in an attempt … Continue reading
