Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez is a college senior enrolled in the Secondary Education/English program at Gannon University. She is expected to graduate in May 2018. As an English major, she has continued to develop her sense of style in writing and has continued to find ways to produce more poetry with a variety of voices.

“A Broken-Hearted Orange”, “Between Raindrops” and “Delaware”

A Broken Hearted Orange The orange on the counter is no longer an orange, It can no longer be used for its nutritious value, For all I see is a sunset peeling atop the skyscrapers in the city. It can no longer smell like fresh citrus, For the sound of sweet jazz music fills the room. The orange can no longer be just an orange, Because of you—

Poetry Issue 12

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez is a college senior enrolled in the Secondary Education/English program at Gannon University. She is expected to graduate in May 2018. As an English major, she has continued to develop her sense of style in writing and has continued to find ways to produce more poetry with a variety of voices.

“A Broken-Hearted Orange”, “Between Raindrops” and “Delaware”

A Broken Hearted Orange The orange on the counter is no longer an orange, It can no longer be used for its nutritious value, For all I see is a sunset peeling atop the skyscrapers in the city. It can no longer smell like fresh citrus, For the sound of sweet jazz music fills the room. The orange can no longer be just an orange, Because of you—

Poetry Issue 12

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