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Fall 23
Slope of a Tangent Line
Slope of a Tangent Line
by Christine, Grade 11
I’m unreasonably afraid of incorporeal concepts.
As shapeless as they are, the way they manifest
is too physical
too unpredictable
ever-changing palpitations
It’s better to not engage.
But change is unavoidable .
Change wears the blazer that once fit me.
Change crunches a leaf beneath her foot.
She lingers in every crevice, waiting to strike
Reminding me of my impermanence.
Change meets my eyes and pulls me in.
The distance between us approaches zero.
Change is instantaneous.
So is my fear.
But with it comes thrill and excitement.
She takes my hand.
It’s warm.
I don’t remember why I was scared in the first place.
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Spring 2024
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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