Nicole Johnson

  • Me, myself, and I

    My body went still every time I reminisced of past events. Photo after blissful photo and the tears began to surface. One by one they fell like dominoes as I sat here waiting for something— Anything at all to make my heart start beating. The blood began to thin as…

  • Master key

    As I sit in the dark, I ponder life and all of its parts. It appears to be a tough road ahead of me and I’ve got the wrong equipment for this journey. Within my hand I hold the key to everything that you will need. My heart. My respect.…

  • An honest heart

    I awaken from yet another sleepless night. My mind spinning is circles as the ends begin to unravel. Today, my mind may be in a fog of unanswered thoughts— I have to know just where we stand. Is it in or out? This door is not revolving, it isn’t what…

  • A stranger’s eyes

    I tossed and turned all night. My heart nearly leapt through my chest as my mind spun me senseless. Your words replayed over and over again as I tried to forget them. My heart is heavy today as I remembered what was and could have been. As the sweat trickled…

  • Poker face

    I sat in the window, overlooking the world. Children’s laughter suddenly fills my ears. The familiar sound of passersby trying to familiarize themselves with one another. A knowing glance, possibly even a certain stance It was enough to say hello. It was enough to say goodbye. My hands sprang forward…

  • May Music Fest 5-7 with local artists

    City College will host the May Music Fest May 7 in the Performing Arts Center. The Music 115 course will showcase talent from this semester’s class from 8 to 9 p.m., with performing artists Seven Flags, Casey Groat and Kingdom. For more information e-mail Melissa Briggs at briggsm@scc.losrios.edu

  • Crimson tide

    A gentle rock back and forth is all I have left of this calm. The moment I open my eyes to the nothingness that’s left behind I will know Nothing is safe here. Not anymore. I rest my cheek upon my knees and whisper the words of comfort. “Everything will…

  • Journalism, design students win top awards at statewide convention

    City College Express newspaper and SacCityExpress.com took home eight awards—including one of only nine statewide awards given for online excellence—at the annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2013 state conference April 11-14 in Sacramento, Calif. “I had the opportunity to provide input on the design and planning for the new…

  • Portaled souls

    I’ll say a little prayer for you while your soul heals Mine a weeping mess in comparison, but I’ve got to do this. I will rise in the moments of your departure with hopes of being your savior. As the sun sets behind me and you look into my eyes,…

  • One with the vampires

    If just for a day I could be free to go on living and doing as I please— No one to answer to, not even you. If just for a day I could be numb— No more emotions to ruin the little bit of happiness that I’ve conjured up and…