SALAD WITHOUT DRESSING

Only you and I nibble on the salad.
Our sweat drips onto the napkin.
It leaves a salty trail.
The vegetables look so vibrant on the platter,
It paints over your pain.

Olivia Park is a high school student who loves storytelling. She enjoys writing poetry, short stories, and essays that explore themes of identity and the human experience. Olivia has been recognized in school literary magazines and local competitions. When not writing, she finds inspiration in art, music, and nature.