On my hike I pause for water by the remains of a tree. I observe from my sitting place deer bounding past And squirrels skittering through layers of leaves. I hear a mechanical roar down the mountain, Which I try to ignore. A far away crack, then a crash— Another ancient life lost. My handsContinue reading “Survival of the Smallest by Ella J. Rossman”
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Contributors
The following writers and artists were published in the Lycoming College Fall 2024 issue of The Tributary. See their bios, links to their featured works, and social media handles below. Poetry Sara Van Reymersdal – Dandelion Sara is a junior English Secondary Education Major from Doylestown, PA. She writes poetry, young adult, and fantasy. When notContinue reading “Contributors”
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Poetry The Arresting by Louie Alexandris Fiction Failure by Rafael Vazquez Ouintero Justice’s Signature Ballad by Louie Alexandris Art Paintings and Sculptures by Mario Loprete
Letter From the Editor – National Issue 2, Spring 2024
The Tributary is ecstatic to produce the second installment of our national journal. This issue deals with personal turmoil and growth. Everyone will end up in situations that are not ideal; how you grow from and deal with the situation is what matters. Allow yourself to blossom into your true skin. We at The TributaryContinue reading “Letter From the Editor – National Issue 2, Spring 2024”
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Poetry Catwalk Through the Apartment by Thatcher Gunnells F.O.M.O. by Thatcher Gunnells Tea by Alexandra Marusko Fiction Redneck Royalty by Gray Kishbaugh Art House in Ink and Watercolor by Ava Lindsay The Mandrake by Grace Roat Fallen by MK Pictures from Max’s Portfolio by Max Wilhelm
Catwalk Through the Apartment, F.O.M.O., and House in Ink and Watercolor
Catwalk Through the Apartment by Thatcher Gunnells I come back at four, reeking of that same peachy drink and grease from the fryers. It lingers on my hair, my clothes, my futon, and even your freshly licked fur coat. Holding you still and scrubbing the alcohol off of those tough-to-reach spots is a problem forContinue reading “Catwalk Through the Apartment, F.O.M.O., and House in Ink and Watercolor”
Redneck Royalty and The Mandrake
Redneck Royalty by Gray Kishbaugh I remember the day you watched me die. It’s hard to forget something like that though. My lifeblood pooling on my fingers, hot and too alive; my heartbeat’s thump quieting in my ears; a dozen eyes on me watching and waiting; our father, fangs glinting in the dim light— IContinue reading “Redneck Royalty and The Mandrake”
Fallen, Tea, and Pictures by Max Wilhelm
Fallen by MK Sarah Madison Kracker, MK, is a first year and has plans to double major in Creative Writing and Art (A concentration in 2D Animation). MK has been drawing seriously going on for about 9 years now and hopes to involve their passion for art in their future career. MK main medium isContinue reading “Fallen, Tea, and Pictures by Max Wilhelm”
Letter From The Editor – Fall 2023
The Fall 23 edition of The Tributary was created to prove that art and creativity can be found in everyone. As The Tributary grows and we proceed in a digital format, we decided there is no need for editors to submit their own work. Instead, it is much more valuable to showcase the diverse voicesContinue reading “Letter From The Editor – Fall 2023”
The Wonders in the Shadows
J. R. Valdez The sky was still a bit gray from the drizzling rain that stained the car windows with the sky’s tears, racing each other down the glass as they collected and dried at the bottom. My surroundings were dreary and provided me no joy. Why would there be a need for such weather?Continue reading “The Wonders in the Shadows”
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Poetry A Coronation in my Room By Olivia Hagios The Withdrawal Symposium By Elizabeth Albright Allow me to be a narcissist for a moment By Veronica Fahn Fiction Aluminum By Daniel Cohen Creative Nonfiction The Wonders in the Shadows By J. R. Valdez
The First National Edition of The Tributary
We welcome you to the first ever national edition of The Tributary. Authors and poets from all over the country allowed us to weave together their works into an iridescent tapestry. It is one that we here at The Tributary are proud to present to you. From the forests of Vermont to the Valleys ofContinue reading “The First National Edition of The Tributary”
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