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The Stars Are Dying

12/13/2023

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Written by: Chelsey Quezada
The sky is crying
Mourning another life lost
Showering on moral lines crossed.

The stars are dying
Losing all that they hold dear
Battling a "war" in press gear.

Worlds are defying
Knowing this is not about faith
Haunting civilians with "war's" wraith.

The stars are dying
Running out of their supplies
While planes pass over their skies.

The flags are flying
Calling for a ceasefire
Voicing pain to those up higher.

The stars are dying
Writing their final goodbyes
Victims to all those who spread lies.

The sky is crying
Gray-clouding with depression
Thundering at mass oppression.

The stars are dying
Twinkling for one last time
How much worth is life to a dime?
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The Curse of HomeGoods

10/25/2023

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​Written by: Emily Golding
It’s difficult to ascertain the haunting grips of materialism in the midst of this upcoming holiday season. HomeGoods, a home furnishings chain in the United States, is a poison to American minds by the time of Halloween’s arrival in the middle of September. Through the creaking automatic doors of HomeGoods, scents of pumpkin spice and apple cider proliferate through the air. The plastic sycamore leaves of amber and scarlet entangle our minds and whisper, “Buy me, buy me!” And more too often, the candlesticks and synthetic spider webs place us in a trance of material devotion, unable to break its spell over us unless we have the money to pay out. If we preach about sustainability, why can’t we refuse the candy corn lawn blow-ups and plastic skeletons waving pleasantries to our neighbors? There are so many substitutes for finding your fall decor like organizing local flora into wreaths and creating twig skeletons. You could perhaps make your own witch’s broom! However, this is easier said than done. The human need to spice up our lives proves to be a paradox now more than ever under the grip of HomeGoods’s curse.
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Satirical Flash Fiction: Peter

6/4/2021

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Written by: Sunny Jong
He shoots you first. That nasty, bastardly scowl you dreaded because you knew how turbulently the tiny fibrillations in his brows oscillated between rage and resignation - something you could never foretell. You march toward him - his dormant body supinely sprawled across the tuxedo couch - lounging like a king who hadn’t just eaten week-old leftovers because he couldn’t cook for himself, and try not to rub your temples as to visibly reveal the fact that you are about to broach a problem to him. The semantic calculus courses through your head, but your tone can’t quite lend its best self to the words you choose, and they all tumble out of your mouth rather heavy-handedly:

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Interview: Kelly Lenh

5/29/2021

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Written By: Amanda Ly

Kelly Lenh is a LA based mixed media artist primarily working with watercolor. She blends fine art and illustration, specializing in portraying the female form in a fantastical manner with a fusion of tactile and reflective elements to enhance the viewer experience. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and going on food adventures with friends. 
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How would you describe your personality?

I would describe my personality as calm, patient, observant, easy-going, goofy, flexible, and introspective.

What sparked your love for art?

According to my mother, I’ve had a creative knack since I was very young. I remember my spark for drawing started with anime and cartoons, which somehow led to watching How-to-Draw YouTube tutorials. 


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Hidden Gems Along the Gold Line

5/14/2021

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By Joe Lusnia
Things are feeling different, somewhat back to normal, and some of us maybe venturing out to
places we haven’t been in a while, rediscovering what we once lost and maybe some new
things along the way. The Gold Line is a great way to explore this “new” world and to feel a part
of something again.

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  • Folio No. 10
  • About
    • PCC Inscape Instagram
  • Feral Parrot : The Blog
  • INTERVIEWS
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • ISSUE ARCHIVE
    • PRINT Chapbook No.6 Healing Arts
    • Online Issue No.9
    • Online Issue No.1 Fall 2016
    • Online Issue No.2 Spring 2017
    • ONLINE Issue No.3 Fall 2017
    • PRINT Vol 72 No 2 Fall 2017
    • PRINT Vol 73 No.1 Fall 2018
    • ONLINE Issue No. 4 Fall 2018
    • Online Issue No.5 Summer 2018
    • FOLIO No.1 Fall 2018 VOTE
    • ONLINE Issue No.6 Fall 2018 Fall Spirituality
    • FOLIO 2 Fall 2019 Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos
    • FOLIO No.3 -- Moon Moon Spring 2019
    • FOLIO No.4 Celebrating New PCC Writers
    • FOLIO No.5 City of Redemption
    • FOLIO No.6 Spring 2020
    • FOLIO No. 7 - Winter 2021 Into the Forest
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