EDDA Art & Literary Magazine

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EDDA Art & Literary Magazine

EDDA Art & Literary Magazine

Sydney Hamilton, 26

Did I ever tell you that I’m not doing well?

April 12, 2024

I know myself, of course I didn’t Maybe because my secret I don’t tell Something about it feels so forbidden Or maybe it’s the fact that I feel alone Always in search of something or someone...

Jordan Washington, 26

A Letter to Aretha

April 11, 2024

Thank you Thank you for your insight    Thank you for the comforting lyrics That eases my soul like sitting in a love seat   And with a journey that drags the bad And lets...

Mia Wallace, 25

Imitation Poems from Contemporary Literature Honors Classes

April 9, 2024

I saw Tamir Rice. His eyes beamed with black boy joy as he played with his siblings. I saw Samaria Rice enjoying the company of her SUN. In which her world revolved around.  I saw Tamir Rice,...

Eden McConnaughay, 24

barefoot, once more

March 21, 2024

ladybugs and daffodils  that’s what i remember daffodils, butterfly bushes, roses, bluebells, trumpets, daisies, wildflowers my backyard was a garden, growing and moving and shaping my mind...

Javiyah Israel, 25

Gum

March 11, 2024

Gum. chew it. spit it out because, it got used for all its worth different pieces on repeat chew. spit. chew. spit. until... it's the last piece none left to chew because you realize, the more...

Violaceous, Cross Gordon, 24

Instant Love 

February 27, 2024

As I sit and sip my piping hot tea, I watch the world around me create a picture  The crowded streets  The loud beeps  I could hear them all until I saw him  I sat down on a bench in...

Jayda Dent. 26

Celebrating Black Excellence & Joy!

February 2, 2024

"Black" by LaNiya Whitlock '25 Black love is strong,  Forgiving, and hopeful. The power of love is unbeatable, Spoken by our black leaders we should fight hate with love and pray. Black...

Nightlife, Archibald John Motley, Jr.

“Their Voices Rise”

February 1, 2024

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Seasons Writing Contest Winner

January 22, 2024

"A Little Bit of Everything" by Ariel Rose, '24 Family and tradition; its a form of transition A transition back home Coming back from college and no longer being alone   Autumn and Fall To...

Javiyah Israel, 25

Pretend

January 19, 2024

Some intend to play pretend Like I'm some sort toy Baby this isn’t Disneyland Its Twisted Wonderland Demeanted and relentless Most expect it to be precious But instead its just contentious Overzealous...

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