Letting Go of Self-Expectations During Quarantine

By Diana Testa New York City, like almost everywhere else around the world, has been shut down for over a month with no clear date on when it will be safe to reopen. Penn Station is empty during rush hour on a Monday and Times Square is eerily vacant, with billboards flashing images to no …

Mountain Run

By: Diana Testa My tired eyes fixate on the morning  Mountains— glowing purple and peach rock. Nine miles of unsteady breathing  Has me wishing this run was a tranquil walk. My aching legs meet rolling hills  That appear to bring me closer to the peak. I push on though my body craves to be still— …

Spark

By: Diana Testa It starts with a simple spark in your hand, Flickering unsure without a command. You feed it curiosity for what could be, And watch it burst into flames for all to see. Passion burns wildly as flames dance in the heart, But soon enough the flame and you will part. It fizzles …