Tongue Tied is an anthology of original poems inspired by the everyday experiences of people and their transitions through life. They are also inspired by historical events in some instances. The poems are a way of expressing feelings that most, if not all, persons can relate to. They vary from love to grief to friends and family, and they cover a broad scape of topics. They also address a lot of topics that people are scared to talk about. I hope you enjoy!

Erato, ancient keeper of the golden arts . Whisper tales from eons lost. Remind us mortals of stories lost throughout the ages ,remembered only by you,the muses.

Hi, I'm Lauren Rayne. I'm a senior at Blue Heights High with my boyfriend, Chad. He's a sexy soccer player with hazel eyes. Dreamy right? Everyone thinks we're soulmates, especially my best friend Jem. But you see, my life isn't as pitch perfect as everyone thinks it is. I grew up in an unstable home, my father's a drunk and my mom, well she's married to a drunk. My life is about to change in a very drastic way and I'm gonna be torn away from the very thing that makes my heart beat, Chad. In the midst of chaos, I make some promises in an attempt to keep our love alive . But as time goes on, I struggle to remain true to the oaths I took. And I wonder, is a ring enough to keep me from letting him down? From loving someone else? At the end of the day is my sanity really worth it?

CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REWRITTEN!

Self-proclaimed weirdo April Hale and the notorious troublemaker Ryder Black have been living side by side for more than ten years. Both never attempted to communicate with each other, but on the night Ryder Black is thrown out by his own father, he asks her a question that might change both of their lives: "March, will you let me stay in your room?" He even got her name wrong. - A coming of age story about loss, the wonders of falling in love, and ultimately, pretending to be normal. Get inside April's distorted and yet humorous perspective, and watch as her tale unfolds into a shocking finish. COVER BY @RIVIIX

"You're so lame." Alexander comments as he walks into the kitchen. "Shut up, I don't care." I scoff as I continue to make myself a sandwich. "You know, maybe guys will notice you more once you stop wearing your father's clothes." He teases and at that moment, I turn around to face him and give him a fuming glare. "Leave me alone." I hiss through gritted teeth before storming out of the kitchen, leaving behind my sandwich. ✕❤︎✕❤︎✕❤︎ A 16 year old girl named Courtney is not your average teenager. She buys her clothes from the men's section and only has two friends. But not for long. Her mother gets proposed by a wealthy man and she is forced to live with the school's biggest player. Unfortunately for her, he doesn't know how to mind his own business...unless he's with a girl. 1 girl, 1 boy, 1 marriage, 1 confusing relationship. ✕❤︎✕❤︎✕❤︎ ©2015, Kim Herz