Poetry- In Celebration
In Celebration I lined the halls with your mothers bunting, I wrapped presents, carefully — I dressed myself up in satin & silver, I blew balloons until my face turned blue Because it all meant so much to you. Your face glowed like christmas lights, Your grin and laughter, You are eternally effervescent in memory. […]
Upcycling Your Failed Situationship Hoodies
Motley contributor Lauren McCourt runs you through the dos and don’ts of leftover situationship clothing When May hits you gather round the fire pit to write the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ rules list. “Facetime someone before you shower, 5 points”, “go out on a date, 10 points” and there, making its way to the very […]
i concede
Poetry by Jessica Anne Rose i take it all back your kiss drew more than gasps from me pulled trauma from places i had forgotten smiled tearfully and held me where i was cold let little me know it is finally time to go i couldn’t know how it would feel you lured me out […]
Vox Pop of Love Full Interviews
Baneen: What is your relationship to the other person in the shoot?/Relationship to self love? My relationship to self love is a work in progress. There are days where I am so happy, feeling like I am on top of the world, really confident but I also have thoughts where I am like am I […]
It’s Not You, It’s My Attachment Style
Features and Opinion Editor Édith de Faoite breaks down how attachment theory can be a useful tool in sorting you out. A friend recently described me as “skittish” when it comes to my romantic endeavours. An unsurprising statement if you know me. This unwelcome commentary on my relationships (or lack thereof) urged me to […]
Iran; a Revolutionary People
Contributing writer Conor Hogan examines how the history of Iranian uprising illuminates the resilience of its inhabitants Firdaus Noman shook her head. “How can a woman’s face be the enemy of Islam?” She asked angrily. Anees took her hands in his. “For these idiots it’s all about sex, maej, excuse me. They think it is […]