The Bluestocking 2022-23

Morayo Osibajo | Grade 10 What is Considered Living? If not crying over the ending of your favourite show If not drinking a warm cup of chamomile tea with mom on Sunday evening If not arguing with her the next day If not standing outside in the cold waiting for the next bus If not stressing over that last-minute assignment If not feeling giddy over a new crush If not getting loose on the dance floor to Hey Ya by OutKast If not saying hello to people as they pass by in the hallway, no matter how awkward If not hugging your best friend for what feels like the last time If not staying up ‘til 3 am staring at the ceiling while daydreaming of an ideal life If not being annoyed at your hair because it won’t stay in place If not scrolling through your Spotify playlist trying to find the right song before you study If not panicking about losing your keys, when they are right in front of you

If not trying to fit in and find your place in the world If not trying to stand out and create more space If not being kind to others, yourself If not feeling your emotions deeply If not protecting Mother Earth If not standing up against the injustices of all people If not acting selfless If not making mistakes If not learning how to love

If not learning how to care for others If not learning more about who you are

If not preparing for the future If not reminiscing over the past If not holding on to the present, knowing that it will soon slip away If not questioning what it means to be alive

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