In her column “Brutal Monsters,” Cate Burtner ’25 offers commentary on the literature of mental illness. I have always thought the term ‘sad girl poetry’ was condescending. ‘Sad’ feels overly ...

Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves, spread from “Shadows” (2016) (image courtesy Steidl) Here, selections from Shadows. Read on a bench with a sandwich. Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves, spread from ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The girl had been raped as a child. Years later, she was in juvenile detention in Seattle, telling her story to Richard Gold, who was helping her write a poem. “The girl is telling me how her mom’s ...

Falling in love can be one of the most beautiful things — many people say love makes the world go round. But with love, a lot of time, comes heartbreak. Breaking up is a very confusing time for ...

Poetry can be a wonderful way to express your emotions. When you are angry, you can write an angry poem. When you’re happy, you can write a happy poem. When I’ve had sad times, I’ve written sad poems ...

Do you really know the power of your words? Even just one syllable can carry the weight of years of emotion. Good poetry transcends a simple meaning: it's universal. It's comparable to a variety of ...

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