Jaya Armstead

Red

“I’ll slay the beast and see who will be laughing then!” I exclaimed. Hi, sorry about that. My name is Logan Wellington, but everyone calls me Red because the red hood I wear on my vest. You’re probably wondering why I snapped back there. Well it all started when my two jerk brothers and cruelContinue reading “Red”

Happy Birthday Mr. President

SCENE ONE The stage is lightened up to appear as day time. This scene takes place around noon in the Oval Office of the White House. Alone, John F. Kennedy sits at his desk reading on his Mac while the television goes on in the background. Disturbing his concentration, there is a frantic knock atContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mr. President”

Love Story

It was colorful pleasant fall day. The trees were various combinations of reds, oranges, and yellow. Some of the colorful leaves were piled on the ground. Half were raked up while the others were scattered. There was a slight breeze, but it felt nice in the early morning as I waited for my bus. MyContinue reading “Love Story”

The Perfect One

“Shhh, they’ll hear you,” whispers Gina. I never liked when Gina told me what to do. It was never fair and downright annoying. She made me feel less of myself ever since I met her. Usually I would try to ignore her, but John would tell me she was right, and I needed to beContinue reading “The Perfect One”

Tears of the Blues

Tears of the Blues You suffocated my words until they gasped for breath. I drained the most loved parts of myself to make sure yours stayed refreshed. I became lost in aggravated headaches and tears until my eyes became dry and burned. Hurt because I loved you more than I loved myself. From being hurtContinue reading “Tears of the Blues”

We Are Magic

To my sisters that rock cornrows, afro puffs, and pixie cuts Whether you’re slanging that 30 inches or rip the tides with your waves No matter the color or texture, hair is expression to my black queens This message is for you to love your beauty, soul, and brains From vibrant expression to every shadeContinue reading “We Are Magic”

What is the Truth?

INT. COURTROOM – DAYTIME Julia Diaz gets up from the table while adjusting her suit. JULIA DIAZ I’d like to bring the defendant’s mother, Mrs. Hayley King, to the stand. JUDGE NGUYEN Mrs. KingHayley King walks to the bailiff and takes her oath. JULIA DIAZ Mrs. King how was your relationship with your late husband?Continue reading “What is the Truth?”