Stone Soup

Where young artists paint the world with words

The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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A Noisy Night

As I climbed onto the ladder to my bunk bed,
Cries exploded from the open window.
I tried to eavesdrop
But heard only
Blabbering voices.