You’ll Find Me with the Poppies by Charlotte Richardson

by | Jun 25, 2024

“I wrote this poem at the in-person WriteGirl event at The Autry Museum. I had never been to any other WriteGirl events and I love writing poetry, so I was excited to go. One of the prompts was to find something in the museum that represents you in some way, like a self-portrait. I found a picture of California poppies. I thought it was really beautiful and I saw myself in it. I’m thankful to my mentor who helped me make this poem even better.”

Living in a Circle by Hannah Gumpert

by | Jun 25, 2024

“This poem was written at a WriteGirl workshop. We’re always told to break out of the box, but what we aren’t told is that around that box, there is a circle. People are OK with people who think outside the box and don’t conform – but only to a certain extent. Only if we stay inside the circle.”