Poetry Hazel Beuker – Jolly Ranchers Hazel is a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire and has been writing poetry as a hobby for nearly 10 years. They are an English Teaching major and have always been fascinated with writing and poetry. They take inspiration from authors such as Mary Oliver and Rachel Field,Continue reading “Contributors – Spring 2025”
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Running – Viach
I’ve started going on a run every night. Good training for my line of work. More importantly, it helps with the shakes, you know? The shakes. They start from the base of the spine (a tingle at first, a warning) and crawl their way to my scalp to my arms to my hands till youContinue reading “Running – Viach”
Hesitation – Sabrina Burns
Natural turn. Change step. Reverse turn. Keep forty-five degrees diagonal down the line of dance. Spin turn. Don’t get dizzy and step on Andrew’s $170 black leather shoes. Every misplaced step would only earn you another tight-lipped grimace and sigh. His hand would constrict around yours, a warning for you not to fuck up again.Continue reading “Hesitation – Sabrina Burns”
Already There – Kevin Sandefur
Darren had breakfast every morning with his mother. She never ate much, even when she was still alive. Now she didn’t touch her omelet at all. Darren had noticed a long time ago that it always seemed to be the same omelet, and he wondered sometimes what was in it. Denver omelets had been herContinue reading “Already There – Kevin Sandefur”
Elephant Rock – Harper Lower
I walk a dog now. I forgot his name on the first day and have been afraid to ask again. I’ve been calling him The Dog. Like a canine Lebowski ego. He’s a big boned dog, and scruffy like that. Naming him myself made me feel less bad about rolling out of bed first thingContinue reading “Elephant Rock – Harper Lower”
The Peace Testimony by Amanda Charowsky
Chester County in the Pennsylvania Countryside, 1777 Her father left at the same time every night. Two hours before supper— if he was even back for it. She still prepared the cold meats and cheeses, watched from the kitchen as he lowered his head, stepped out into the waning autumn sunlight, and stood at theContinue reading “The Peace Testimony by Amanda Charowsky”
Testing Limits by Julz Martin
It’s not likelaying in balls of yarn,but likelayingin crocheting hooks and scissors. Seeing everyone as they are,Big eyes,listening,Can take you away. Riding prideTo learn sin;It’s like a rush,Arush in a gust of wind. Why are you so tired of it?Its pulling hair,And bare feetOn wet pavement.
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
Failure by Rafael Vazquez Quintero
Daniel Marsh’s arm bent around the two white sheets of paper on his desk. Halfway through filling the bubble on his answer sheet, he heard the hushed voice of Nicky Smith to his left, followed by a swift kick to his sneakers: “Let me copy, four-eyes.” Nick Smith was the menace most kids in Mrs.Continue reading “Failure by Rafael Vazquez Quintero”
Justice’s Signature Ballad by Louie Alexandris
The sun had started to dawn in the East. Its youthful rays spread across the wide swath of the barren plains and dusty dunes. The streams of light baked the ground underfoot into fine silica that seemed to flow every which way with the gentle breeze of the winds. Out of the sands, sun-baked stonesContinue reading “Justice’s Signature Ballad by Louie Alexandris”
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
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”
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”
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