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Author Dilan Colson

John Bapst High School
Bangor, Maine
Teacher: Jennifer Babcock

2025 February
Ain’t no sky today, by Dilan

Only Silence There ain’t no sky today, The only light is the reflection of an illuminated city. There ain’t much sound today, Only the buzzing of neon lights across the roofs of the buildings, But there’s nobody there. There ain’t… Continue Reading →

2024 December
You’ve got a college degree, by Dilan

You’ve got a college degree? What are you doing here? I feel the question linger in my mind. Even in my dreams I hear those same words, Was it truly worth it? This degree was not my true ambition. It… Continue Reading →

2024 November
He was a Genius, by Dilan

The Flavor Masterpiece People were trying to tell him he was a genius. He arranged the plate like a stunning art piece, Each color meticulously placed in a balanced manner, Every component flavorful and vibrant, The plate was a masterpiece,… Continue Reading →

2024 October
Hard to Function in Chaos, by Dilan

Waves of Silence I’m just trying to figure out how to function in this chaos. I’m watching below as people are dashing for buildings, crying out for help. The forces of nature conspire against us, motions of the waves, I… Continue Reading →

2024 September
I thought I could make it, by Dilan

I thought I could make it. I really thought I could make it. Through the rubble from the steel titans, The sky black as ink. Scents of buildings being ruinated, I knew my time was slipping before me, Ash draped… Continue Reading →

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