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Digitized by the Internet Archive 2014 in https://archive.org/details/belltower7201unse THE BELL TOWER ARTS JOURNAL VOLUME 7 2012-2015 Editor Linda Gun Ph. D. . Editorial Board The editorial board for thejournal is comprised offull-time faculty members from the English Department, the Graphic Arts Department, and the Fine Arts Department. The editorial board has the final approval on selections and publication decisions. 'raniani Ihiyncs (îirolyn 11anion Jcram Light L. ./. yk'Lcmore RichardParhsh. Ed. D. Rebecca Stcwait Derrick White W lorrc} yiic Selection Committee The selection committee for the TheBell LowerAits.Journalis comprised ofstudent members from the English Department, the Graphic Arts Department, the Art Department, and facultyadvisors. Faculty Members: MacLcmore L. .J. lamara Ihiynes Derrick White Student Members: 'Lrista }L)rgan JamiePayne AshleyGaleazzi Cover Design: Photography Editors: Alichael3lorse Tamara Ila\nes Rehecca Ste^\air Lorre\ \\'\lie Layout: Poster/Publicity Design: (Anthia Quintana 7':j/7J/77\ /larrell Megan ILrnande/. \ anessa luveman IWanieMcDaniel O'KoyeFranklin LeAna.Joiner ^^^^^^'^^WBp^p About the Title: Just as the Bell Tower at Tyler Junior College chimes on the quarterhour to mark the passage oftime, it reminds students ofthe harmonywhich surrounds them in their educational pursuits. Music, dance, theatre, art, athletics, and academics blend to make Tyler Junior College abeacon to the community, the state, and the world at large. As the echoes ofthe chords filter through the oaks, theirvibrations tremble far beyond the confines ofthe brickarchways and windingwalks where students gather. Tyler Junior College is a lofty tower ofeducational opportunity for students who have come from all parts oftheworld. The Bell TowerArts Journal proudlyhails the accomplishments ofits hallowed halls andbeckons thosewho would seekboth its traditions and the promise oftomorrow. -Judith BLitemuih 2006 Editorial Policy: T/7C"licll JowcrArtsJoumnlis sponsored by the Psi Gamma Chapter ofSigma Kappa Delta, the National English Honor Society. We accept submissions ofpoetry, short fiction, non-fiction essays, photography, and fine and graphic artbycurrent Tyler Junior College students. We accept submissions for consideration only during the fall semester each year for possible publication in the subsequent spring semester. TheBell l})\\vrAltsJoLimulis entirely student generated and seeks to provide a publishingvenue for the rich artistic expression ofTJC students. Our goal is to create a publication that is a high quality, content-rich source ofliteraryand artistic expression on awide range oftopics and themes. Therefore, we seekunique, insightful workdisplayingvivid, lively language and artistic skill. All submissions must be the original work ofthe student writer or artist who submits it for consideration or publication. We do not accept previouslypublished or plagiarized work. Everyattempt is made bythe editor to assure originality. All literarypieces will be submitted to turnitin.com for an originality report. However, it is ultimately the responsibilityofeach student to submit only his or her own literaryand artistic work. Moreover, while we strongly support intellectual freedom as the right ofeveryindividual from allpoints of view, we do not accept workdeemed pornographic, profane, exploitative, or that seeks to cause injuryto an individual or group. Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability or veteran status. Acknowledgements: Tlie editors of TheBellTowerArtsJournalgratefullyacknowledge the support and assistance ofthe following people: Dr. Rosemary Reynolds-Sundet, Dean ofHumanities, Communications, and Fine Arts; Sarah Harrison, Department Chair ofEnglish Language Studies; and Fred Peters, Director ofMarketing and Public Information. Copyright © 2013 by Tyler Junior College A NIGHTMARE IN DISGUISE 6 CkristopkerIvan Holiness / Tyler GOMPOSITION 8 Adam Mureiko / Kerens / Digital Pkotograpk REAEITY 9 Benjamin Fenton / Lindale ROUTINE SUCCESS 10 Julie Speaks / Sunnyvale, CA SYMPHONY SILVER 11 JenniferHurkrougk/ Palestine / Collage TWEED JACKET 12 Clara Hicks / Tyler/ Hand-woven FiberArts ANGEE 13 Jonatkan DeLeon / Bryan / Digital Pkotograpk MANHOOD THE RITE OE 14 AustinWallace / Ckapel Hill ACCORDING TO YOU 16 BlairRussell / Marysville, KS / Digital Pkotograpky FRIEND 17 Cassie Lynn Pickle / Canton captivity 18 Mariak Sanders Wkitekouse / BRIDGES OEMS 19 Josepk Hayes /Wkitekouse / Digital Pkotograpk TOWER-SONG: 20 Hannak Lynn Root Tyler / UNTITLED 21 Haley Oakes / Tyler/Acrylic WIND 22 AmandaHat/ield/ Lindale / Watercolorand Pencils THE WAY MY MIND WORKS 23 Sara Munoz/ Tyler KURT COBAIN 24 Robert DeSanckez / Tyler/ Ckarcoal ON EDGE 25 Kai[an Counakan / Rusk / Digital Pkotograpk TJC ART DEPARTMENT WALE 26 Naomi Powel[ /Tyler/ Digital Pkotograpk THREE-SIXTY 27 Lloyd G.Morey11/ Mesa, AZ HIDDEN BEAUTY 28 MickelleAuvenskine / Elysian Fields / Digital Pkotograpk BOX EYES 29 Samantka Sckalik /Tyler/ Digital Pkotograpk WEATHER OR KNOT 50 Lloyd G. Morey11 / Mesa, AZ AUTUMN BEEND 51 Skannon Rooney /Tyler / Acrylic on Canvas WATER SPRAY 52 Jessica Easley / Lindale / Digital Pkotograpk ANTHIEE 55 WilliamTaulêr/ Murckison / Mixed Media MISTEETOE 54 BriannaTucker Van / EYE OF ENLIGHTENMENT 56 Karla Holley /Tyler/ Acrylic and Skarpie COYOTE MEDICINE 57 Skaina Englisk Quitman/Acrylic / PARANORMAL PHENOMENA 58 Lloyd G. Morey11 / Mesa, AZ PONCHO EADIES - FIESTA 59 MidgeJackson / Tyler/ Hand-woven PikerArts COUSINS 40 Rene Comer/ Lindale / Digital Pkotograpk EVERYDAY BLESSINGS 41 Perry 'Joe" Coulter/ Tyler SILENCE 42 Verry 'Joe" Coulter/ Tyler C GOD'S NATURE 44 Josepk Hayes /Wkitekouse / Digital Photograpk EUPHORIC 45 O CKristopkerUmierski / BrownsviKe /Acrylic Spray Paint THE MISSING PEACE 46 BriannaTucker Van / POEEEN 47 Adam Mureiko / Kerens / Digital Pkotograpk N UNTITLED 48 Ckara "joy" Malone/ Linciale / Acrylic on Canvas HAVEN 49 Josepk Hac(c{ac(/Jacksonville /Watercoloron Canvas GOOD-BYE 50 Cassie Lynn Pickle / Canton CEASHOF THE SEASONS 51 Daniel Hadctad / Mexico City / Acrylic CIRCEE 52 Alyssa Doria / Cartkage / Digital Pkotograpk SUNBEAM E 55 ArrissWoodard-Collins / Dallas / Digital Pkotograpk ROCK ON! 54 Robert DeSanckez /Tyler/ Ckarcoal THE HUMAN CANVAS 55 N CourtneyRowland/ Arlington Magazine Paper / T S A NIGHTMARE IN DISGUISE "Ne^'crsleepagain, nc\ersleepagain."These arethewords I would tell myselfrepeatedlyafterwakingupfrom nightterrors, orin otherwords, nightmares—nightmaresthatwill hauntme till this\en day. I awaken in a\'astroom,bright-\\'hitewalls,with no detail atall.'lliesmell ofburningwoodfillstheair. I look around tbi-something, av\ayout, and there in thefardistanee isadoor, a midnight-blaekdoor,with aerimson doorknob. I begin to run to it: myblood beginsto raeethrough myveins, and myheart isbeatingfastwith anticipation ofwhateould beon theother side. I stopatthedoor, reachingmy hand tothe knob, and my nenesbegin tobuild likebutterfliesin thestomach before pertbrmingin aconcert.Thedoorslowly opens, creakingineh- by-ineh. Thesmell ofdeadflesh fillstheair, and there in frontof me, onlydarknessexistswith novisiblewayofknowingwhat's in frontofme. Andthere, myfootsteps intothe unknown blackness. Thesoundofmyfeetechoesthroughoutthedesolatearea. A flashlightappears in m\ hand,givingthe reliefoflightoutofall thechaos. The lightflickers into an ominousfogwith barely any visibilitv. I lookaround,curiousofmysurroundings, hoping forsomesalvation. Nothing—hours, itseems,goby. Then I smell somethingfamiliar, somethingoh-too-common. I'hesmell fills my nose, guidingmeto itssource, andthereinthedistance isafigure—butnotanyfigure I haveseen before. Itslow^l} glides itswaytowards me. I cantmove asthefiguregetscloser, and it reveals itselfmore, and more. Adevilish monsterstandsin front ofme, black in stature,with ablood-redfaceand black-shoteyes thatsuck me in likeablack hole: ithasthehornsofamightybull, ftirlikeabear, and hoovesfoi'feet.There I standpetrified: a sudden roarofevil brings medown tomyknees. .Vnd therethe glimmerofsharp metal isreflected in myeyes. I plead andciy forthis tostop-tostopwhatitmightdoto me. Thethoughtof evei")thingendingflashesthrough myeyes. Asharp pain racesthix)ugh my body. Lookingdown, I realizethat I haêbeen stabbed./\ blaek iiandgiâbstheblade thatdrips^^'ith my blood and threes itinto my abdomen, slowly rippingitthrough m\ ehestand openingitup, showingmy organs, llicpain is unbearable. I tn toseream butnothing eomesout. I eantm(nefor I am tro/en in plaee."Someone wakemeupplease!" I en',butnothinghappens. Quickly I gather the littleendurance I haveand limpaway.There, thedoor appears, and I increase myspeed. I ha\'e neverbeen so happy in my lite. I grabthecrimson doorknobandopen doorand close it. (JaspingI collapsetothefloor, myhandscxnered in blood. With asigh ofrelief, I stand, turningaround tofind I'm notalone, l^housandsupon thousandsofshado^^'Scoêrthe loom. No moreistherewhite,butdecayed wallsthatha\etheodorofdead flesh anddeath. Thecro^\'dofdemonicshadowssoon begin tospread apart, andwalkingdown die middleismyboogeyman,theonewho stabbed me. Hestandsin frontofme: I tall tomy knees inprayer, hoping I will wakeup. .\nd thereheplaces acrown ofthornson my head."Fornow, no moreshall hebeyourprotector,fornow will you li\e in the light, fornowwill you bepure, nf)wyou are mine."'I'hedeep\()iee rangthrough myears, like apiercingsiren duringatornadowarning. Theblood-covered blade roseagainst myface intotheair. Then, suddcnh, I awakcfrom this nightmare screamingforhelp, coxered in sweat, and w ith tears iôllingdown myface. I am terrifledtogoback tosleep. Thesearethedreamsthatrun through ni) mind repetitixely like a moxie. I1ie imagesareso\'i\id and real thate\en night beforesleeping I praythem awa), thebaddreams. E\en'week thedream reappears,giwvingworsecxcit time. Itseemslike even myown pra\erdoesn'tfl\ it-maybcapastor'sorpriestsw ill. Butfornow all 1 can do ispra\ and hopethattheywill soon end.