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Camas Literary Journal

A collection of literary arts at Linfield University since 1980.

We hold events on the Linfield campus every year. Check out our upcoming events!

"Words are the only bread we can really share."

Luis Alberto Urrea
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Student Work

excerpt from 

White American Sweet Tooth

Sarah Reynolds

We like to think we know shit about shit

(Yes, I am convinced.)

 

1.

I have this habit of analyzing my face, but I don’t know

How to terminate,

Tell this Narcissus

That it’s not like anyone’s watching.

It comes down to this:

I could never stop watching

It comes down to this:

I was low enough to chat with the Devil,

But I have a fear of socialization.

So drag me by the feet

Out the door, out to exist beyond my pillows

And slurp up that vitamin D.

Invite me, please

To your boating trips and sport nights,

Teach me chair soccer with the missionaries,

And make me question the leggings I’m wearing, ‘cause

You’re awfully kind, but

It takes a white American sweet tooth

To truly appreciate the free ice cream in the Jesus kitchen,

And I’m more a salt person, myself.

Upcoming Events

  • Open Mic Night
    Fri, Dec 02
    Fred Meyer Lounge
    Come share your deepest and darkest secrets, or if that’s too edgy, just some piece of writing that you’ve been working on. Steal the mic and put your work out there for others to hear. Also look forward to the free pizza and drinks! 7pm-9pm
  • Open Mic Night
    Fri, Oct 28
    Fred Meyer Lounge
    Come share your deepest and darkest secrets, or if that’s too edgy, just some piece of writing that you’ve been working on. Steal the mic and put your work out there for others to hear. Also look forward to the free pizza and drinks! 7pm to 9pm
  • Open Mic Night
    Fri, Sep 30
    Fred Meyer Lounge
    Come share your deepest and darkest secrets, or if that’s too edgy, just some piece of writing that you’ve been working on. Steal the mic and put your work out there for others to hear. Also look forward to the free pizza and drinks! 7pm to 9pm
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