‘Over the Border’ by Harliv

“Mind your roses!” said the lady one day, When a thorn ran past her face “They’re attacking my dahlias!” She shouted. “Get them out of my space!”   “My apologies, ma’am” my mouth works As I take in the carnage before me, Our roses have trampled her flowers, And there are no more left to …

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‘Definitions of Borders’ by Isabella Thornton, Year 10

When I search up the noun border there are 2 definitions that come up: A line separating two countries The edge or boundary of something There are emotions attached to borders. Going over one of these can cause friction and upset. However, they can also bring about new experiences. For example, breaking a boundary and …

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‘Over the Moral Border’ by Henzo

Are you aware of your own insanity? I have tried to ignore my urges for years but my compulsion grows stronger. They say that my mental capacity lacks the comprehension to know why I do the things that I do. But I do know why… It all started when I was fourteen. The sun blissed …

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‘Over the Border’ by Evie Stoermer

Destroyed cities, Broken to pieces, Shells of homes, The fire never ceases, Run, run, As fast as you can, To escape the havoc, Brought upon by man. Underground, hiding, Away from the terror, Bunk after bunk, All packed together, Run, run, Away from here, To escape the destruction, And all of the fear. Everyone wishes, …

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‘A Fortified Philosophy’ by Alexander Mason, Birkdale High School

“My Diminian brothers. It has begun: we have laid foundation for a nation governed by the peasantry. The Agrarians have been expelled from our homes, hiding behind the walls of their slave cities. Despite our newfound freedom we must not allow the continued oppression of our southern brethren. Tomorrow, any truly loyal to our cause …

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