Iris Harris
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An aspiring novelist. I enjoy writing ghost, horror, and drama. Occassionally, I dabble with some essays. You can find more of my work with the link below:
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Finding My Ruling Identity
The television screen is dark, with the outline of a performer standing on stage emitting through. Amongst the quiet cheers, popping sporadically, the iconic organ chord pours out of the speakers. “Dearly beloved,” the opening two words of the song greet the audience. They respond with a frenzied cheer. He goes through the whole speech talking about how life and crazy and the afterworld. One minute later, after instructing us to “punch a higher floor,” he dives into a guitar riff accompanied by the synthesized sounds of an electric keyboard. Purple lights flood the stage. He is majestic. Purple jacket, white laced bloused and high heels. Though the beat it rhythmic, I reach for the remote and quickly change the channel.
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in Pride
Transformative Row
You row slowly over the sparkling crystal blue lake. Every muscle straining to pull further away from the shore. A cool breeze tussles your brown, curly hair. You grin at the ticklish touch. The row boat gradually comes to a halt, suspended by a light current of the waters below. You stare into the sky. Admiring how the boat is drifting towards no particular destination. Silence encases you. Lost time. You furrow your eyebrows. There is something on your mind. Words that want to escape through your lips.
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in Pride
Envisioning America
The 2024 election season reignited following Biden’s departure early this summer and Kamala Harris taking the campaigning reins. During one of her rallies, she questioned Americans: What kind of America do you want to live in? I think about our that specific question. What type of America do I want to live in? To watch future generation grow up in? What unites us as American?
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in The Swamp
Mandating Religion in Schools
So much for separation of church and state. Up to date, there are now two states which have made putting Christianity in public school classrooms a mandate. Louisiana started with requiring all public schools to post the ten commandments. Florida has now allowed religious chaplains in the schools to provide counseling. Perhaps their republican state legislature believes by adding Christianity in public schools, the results will be students with compassion. Or even, shouldn’t that be the purpose of public education?
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Education
How Am I Supposed to Feel
By now, the whole world is aware of the alleged assignation attempt on former US President Donald Trump. It occurred July 13, 2024, during one of his rallies in Pennsylvania, at the beginning of his address to his MAGA followers. As a member of the small group of marginalized American on various spectrums (race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.), my question to the rest of America is: How am I supposed to feel?
By Iris Harris2 years ago in The Swamp
Sunsetting Pride 2024. Top Story - July 2024.
Happy Pride! As Pride Month 2024 begins to sunset, I want to congratulate every individual who has become brave enough to take control of their life and live as their authentic, beautiful self. This is a month when it highlights those accomplishments. From acceptance within families and friends to acknowledgement in the political arena. Starting with Stonewall (and events prior) leading to the Supreme court ruling for same-sex marriages. We are here, we are queer, and we should never live in fear.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Pride
ClassBank
To all educators looking to bring some real-world skills to the classroom through a visually appealing website? Then, welcome to ClassBank (formerly known as Classequity). The site was created by Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey and launched in 2021. The purpose of the program is to teach students about financial literacy, by offering salaries, expenses, bonuses, and fines.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Education
The Hike
Tuesday, May 29th The trail. I’ve never hiked it before, but the lush forest embraces me with every step. It hides the beating rays of the sun, cooling my trek and protecting me. Gradually, a dark, ominous shade descends upon me. Stealing the sun’s warmth. I pause. Cold air encompasses me. A young man about 19 or 20 with melanin skin and a short afro appears. His eyes are closed.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Fiction
Departing from the Relationship
“But I love you.” Four words. Uttered on the scarcely crowded platform in a Portland Amtrak train station. The tracks of a fleeting relationship leading in various directions. Kendra held Sophia’s pale-colored hand, aware this would be their final minute together.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Fiction
My Skate Sisters
She stands on the coping, staring down the six-foot wall. Wheels resting on the metal bar that meets the concrete. Taking a deep breath, she extends her right leg over the coping and drops into the bowl. Wind kisses her ear. She levels out on the surface bottom for three seconds, then proceeds to scale the adjacent wall on her eight wheels. Her black-colored blocks, which are attached to the truck of her quad-skates, land gracefully upon the coping. She slides her right leg out and brings in back within the one-second stall she is given. When her leg returns under her, she falls into a fakie (rolling backwards) back down into the bowl. With a quick 180-hop, she faces the metallic edge where she started. The sheer momentum carries her back up the wall, allowing her to roll into the next combination. Cheers from her skating sisterhood echo the skatepark, accompanied by the tapping of skateboards.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Humans
