Euphoria?

By Sanya Ahmed

Walking through a field, 

sunshine shining through the clouds. 

Dandelions brush my side, 

Is this what happiness is?

Faint rainbow above, 

the vibrant sea sparkles. 

If only I could just sparkle

I just need to choose a field

Then I’d be above

Everyone. My thoughts race through the clouds. 

What if this isn’t what everyone says it is?

At least I have someone by my side. 

The wave seems to glide to one side

Why can’t everything just sparkle? 

Wait. I think it actually does. Is

there anything under the field

Yeah. There’s clouds. 

Huh. Aren’t clouds usually above?

Focus on the sun above. 

Radiance is always by my side.

I want to glide above the clouds. 

Just forget everything and sparkle. 

Running through a field. 

Dress flowing in the wind. Is

this all just a daydream? Is

My happiness just all above?

Whatever. I’m in the field

And I don’t need anybody by my side

I’m in the sun. I’m glowing and sparkling. 

The sea reflects the clouds. 

So that means I won’t have permanent dark clouds. 

I think that’s all it really is.

One last time. I’m SPARKLING. 

I‘m above.

Just to look at a different side. 

It’s find. I’ll find the field. 

With all the sparkles, I think everythings uploaded to the clouds.

The field doesn’t matter, the ambition is what is. 

You can’t control above, you can control your side. 

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Biography

My name is Sanya, and I’m a sophomore. When I’m not in school, you can usually find me traveling for speech and debate competitions or programming some fun projects. I also love reading and trying new foods.

What is your ideal writing environment?

My ideal writing environment is somewhere peaceful, like outside or in my room, where I can focus.

What motivated you to write this piece?

I was actually sitting outside when I got the idea to jot down some words to complete an English poetry assignment. I let my thoughts flow, and before I knew it, the piece was written.