Living Stream
February 28, 2023 by Aden Lim

Under the quiet neglected street

Where many spend their days staring with their empty eyes 

A burst of stream screams out through the silence

As it soaks the dry heart of the street 


Like the blessing of sweet rain in drought

One by one, hungry souls come out for the living stream

Hesitant at first by the grand energy exploding from the metal hydrant 

With one brave step, soon the street meets with brave bare feet 


As the joyous laughter of young lights

harmonize with the thunderous sound of crashing waves 

The soulless eyes of wanderers fill with lights and

At last, watered are their deserted hearts

Forever engraving the unforgettable miracle

in the quiet neglected street of New York 




Aden Lim is a sophomore majoring in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts." I love to spend my day listening to music," Aden writes, "and sunset is my favorite time of the day!"