Arrow Rock Literary Journal
Lindenwood University
recent posts
- The Ramblings of an Old Man — by Ian Rashleigh
- Jean Fields Award Winner: A Willow Tree of Memories — by Lucy Quagliata
- Una Lucha Eterna — by Joshua Hammond and Andrew Rashleigh
- There is no green here — by Parker Coyne (“Color” contest runner-up)
- I really wanna stay at your house — Joshua Hammond (“Color” contest runner-up)
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Category: 18th Edition
All works accepted from the 18th edition of Arrow Rock
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My friend, my friend, I wish you wellTaking upon yourself this journeyYet I offer you guidance to steer you from hellFalling ill to the devil’s attorney For what you face is not a fiendBut a ruthless, cunning tricksterThe truth itself you seek must be gleanedLest you be caught in the mixer He’ll smile like a…
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In a modest plastic pot, a small plant sways slightly in the breeze. Above are clear blue sky and streaming sunlight. Sparrows serenade the flowing sapling amidst the ambience of a trickling waterfall. It’s difficult to imagine now, but this small leafy pillar may one day be a swooping willow tree, with lofty tendrils cascading…
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You are the light. It’s not on you, it’s in you.—St. Chroma by Tyler, the Creator Alma y Calor Una lucha eterna Trataré ganar Mi Alma—desgarrado Todavia, lucharé Soul and Heat An eternal battle I will try to win My Soul—torn Still, I will fight Joshua Hammond has been reading and writing since he was…
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Content Warning: depictions of war, mild gore/violence, link to a real war video “There were many words that you could not stand to hear and finally only the names of places had dignity.” – Ernest Hemmingway, 1929 — the introductory quote from 2000 Meters to Andriivka (2025) “Film how beautiful I am.” his eyes tired,…
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“Painting is a blind man’s profession. He paints not what he sees, but what he feels, what he tells himself about what he has seen.”—Pablo Picasso I think you’re A question Enveloped in an enigma Packed in a puzzle Wrapped in a riddle And I want to answer it The eyes are…
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Maria Clark is a studio artist who work explores concepts of femininity and what it means to be a woman. She creates expressive, large scale works that she hopes resonate with viewers. She’s previously shown work in Saks Fifth Avenue, the Soulard Art Gallery, and various other galleries across St. Louis.
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“Alright, listen,” Cayson started. “You guys failed to evacuate the neighborhood when the alerts went out, there’s nothing we can do about that now.” Vince was leaning against a wall of the wallpapered-living room, arms crossed and jaw set, his eyes scanning the people piled into the living room. Their eyes were wide and trained…
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My Tien Phuong is the creator of this piece.
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My Tien Phuong is the creator of this piece.
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My Tien Phuong is the creator of this piece.
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