‘Ropes’ by Hrishik Subramani

The rope, woven of the finest silk, was pulled taut. The fibres which held it together began to buckle under the force and the tension. It was weathered and old, but maintained its decadence through years of abuse. It glimmered, like a gilded vine from some old, golden tree made more striking with age. Now, …

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‘Climate Migrants’ by Joshua Lane, Toot Hill School

50 million people have fled their homes, Because of the drastic effects of climate change, But there’s no light at the end of this tunnel, As the shockwave of a 1 degree C increase haunts us, To teach us all a lesson for our thoughtless actions.   Carbon dioxide bombs drop everywhere, We’re attacking ourselves …

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‘Stand with the Refugees’ by Joshua Lane, Toot Hill School

As this planet becomes more and more torn with conflicts and the climate crisis, we are witnessing the worst refugee crisis in history, with over 24 people being forced to flee their homes every minute. These innocent victims tackle dangerous journeys to a country they perceive to be ‘safe’. Yet after treacherous, traumatic experiences in …

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‘The Cost’ by Paige Adams, Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thunder crashed, As bombs roared throughout the village, Rubble shot through the air, Colliding with people who were trying to go anywhere, Anywhere but there.   Rain poured down attempting to make a tranquil atmosphere, Yet it had no chance, The enemies grew closer creating a big show, Children, adults… Dead. Dead. All because they …

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‘The Consequences of Mankind’ by Natalia Lakatosova, Age 14

Why does the world have to be so cruel? Mankind has really taken a heavy toll for the worse. Constant bickering and disagreements, People no longer agree to disagree, Instead they prefer to create conflict. Conflict that eventually turns into war. Even the smallest thing can spark a conflict! Wars make our Earth cruel and …

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‘Poetry: A Word from War’ by Daniel B

Two bullets fly, two more fall, Down, down, down. We all wait here in this muddy brown. Those who’d stand above all around, Faced German lead and hit the ground.   Each man must wait in total fear, Whilst through the fog, they disappear. No man would move, all lie in wait; At the deafening …

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‘The Newsagents’ by Connie

News broadcast highlighted the attention of those passing by in the store window front, stealing their eyes for a momentary gaze of sympathy to the death of those who travelled across the globe for safety. The booming strobe light reflecting on the thin glass pane, moisture oozing from the steps undertaken from strangers in the …

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