Germ Magazine’s theme for July is all about FUN IN THE SUN!
M.M.’s Wanders: Japan — Nara Park
It was May 16 when me and my family (excluding my mother, who was working in Japan) flew to Japan for the first time. My …
Tears by Ashley Myers
For those who perished and for those who were able to survive. Always keep the 6 million lost souls alive in your hearts and …
Dear Puny Self
Don’t you dare. How dare you want to leave everyone who loves you? How dare you want to leave us hanging and tease us as …
there must be somewhere better (november 2011) by Rona Wang
November means sputtering rain that has no energy left for desperation, myths woven into cartilage sidewalks like hemp. A rush of street veins, the trains …
How to Avoid Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
My kids have reached the age where they love to crank up whatever they’re listening to. Whether they’re listening to music on their headphones or …
Say When by Spare Parts for Broken Hearts
“Say When” — This is the SP/BH anthem. Remember who you are, don’t get lost in allowing someone to define that for you. Say When …
The Slowest Way to Die by Lisa
The following was written for Germ’s May Writing Challenge. There once was a girl who wasn’t afraid to die, yet did not want to. She …
Adventure by Shivangi Dubey
The following was written for Germ’s May Writing Challenge. Adventure, The very word makes my heart pound with excitement. I feel a sense of breathlessness from …