Poetry
When down her weedy trophies and herself Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide, And mermaid-like awhile they bore her up, Which time she chanted snatches of old lauds, As one incapable of her own distress, Or like a creature native and endued Unto that element. But long it could not be Till that her garments, heavy with their drink, Pulled the poor wretch from her melodious lay To muddy death. . -Queen Gertrude . Hamlet (Act IV scene iv)
Oh ophelia
sweet, young, innocent woman, unaware of the harsh reality that was your life, and your death.
you lie beautifully in the transparent stream surrounded by poppies, daisies, pansies. the only parental figure you have left is Mother Nature and she too aided in your downfall.
where once stood an elegant woman dressed in silk and sapphires, now lie a tortured mind, victimized by loyalty and love.
the flowers that surround you wither with each slowing breath you take. your beauty holds you down as the water takes you for itself.
the decision you made was not for love but for control. control over your body and mind one last time before you submerge fully into your muddy death.
After Ophelia by John Everett
"Oh Ophelia" was published in issue 13 of The Gold Mine in 2023. The Gold Mine is Cameron University’s undergraduate literary journal. Click below to read the whole issue and/or to learn more about The Gold Mine.
I Miss the way…
My brother annoyingly yelled at his video games in the neighboring room, and how my sister constantly tried to show me her new toys.
I Miss the way…
my mom pushed me to help make dinner every night, and how my dad always pestered me about my schoolwork.
Now I live alone. No noise or toys, or homecooked meals, and no one to read my poetry.
McEunn Family: Dylan, Mike, Amanda, Courtney, & Rylynn
"I MISS THE WAY" was published in issue 13 of The Gold Mine in 2023. The Gold Mine is Cameron University’s undergraduate literary journal. Click below to read the whole issue and/or to learn more about The Gold Mine.
Journalism
The Cameron Collegian Newspaper: 2022-2023 Student Life Page Editor
At Cameron University, Courtney worked as the ‘Student Life’ page editor for the Cameron Collegian newspaper. Courtney was on staff from Fall 2022-Spring 2023.