This Date in UCSF History This Date in UCSF History: To Decorate a Christmas Tree [Originally published in Synapse on Dec. 12, 1993.] To decorate a Christmas tree Is very hard, you know. December 16, 2025 SynapseCampus Poetry
I am not ashamed December 9, 2025Pramisha MaharjanYes you! Right on your face I say it aloud I am not ashamed Poetry
Wildflower Tears November 18, 2025Nick FiorentinoAs the evening rises across the bay, the golden bridges on our faces meet to make a crossing so great... Poetry
Mind Game November 4, 2025Maria KleinI've captured the essence of an intrinsic part of me. ADHD. My behavior is reckless I'm fun, dangerous Poetry
War of One October 28, 2025Arren Chavez Ramsey[Third place Storytelling Contest winner for poetry.] Rhythmic steps on concrete matching the beat of the music thrumming in my... Poetry
I Left My Heart in San Francisco October 21, 2025Nick Fiorentino[Second place Synapse Storytelling Contest winner for poetry.] As I step across the bay, Wond’ring if those golden days Were... Poetry
Love trio October 14, 2025Ziqian FengYesterday It’s a choice to trust and love But God trust in what, whom, when? how to love ? and... Poetry
At Night, the Wake (After Alice Notley) September 30, 2025Halle Young[First place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest for poetry.] Even now, the wake I forget the waves or I... Poetry
Life Challenges, Struggles, and Wins September 16, 2025Prativa KoiralaYou thought you’d never survive this. But, darling, a radiant sun awaits to see you rise. You felt as though... Poetry