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Colors of Fire
Henry G.
Washington
"This is a photo I took while camping with my family at Lake Gillette. We had got some of those packets that you throw into a fire that make it super colorful. As I was looking at the fire, I was like, 'A military child is like a colorful fire, they are always changing and moving.' All military children come from different lives that could be represented with the color of the fire - so many different colors, just like there are so many different types of military children."
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Washington
"This is a photo I took while camping with my family at Lake Gillette. We had got some of those packets that you throw into a fire that make it super colorful. As I was looking at the fire, I was like, 'A military child is like a colorful fire, they are always changing and moving.' All military children come from different lives that could be represented with the color of the fire - so many different colors, just like there are so many different types of military children."
This piece was sent to us by a guest. Visit our contribution page (https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/submit-art) to find out how you can submit to Bloom!
UVA
Alexis S.
Virginia
"The rotunda sits tall on the grounds of UVA, a well known landmark of the town, and a place tourists flock to visit. Years ago, we visited the rotunda when I lived in Maryland, and it seemed so grand, so important. Now from the perspective of having moved and living 15 minutes from it, it’s a lot less impressive because I see it everyday. We often take things for granted when we get to used to them, which is why being a military BRAT had taught me to appreciate everything around me."
Virginia
"The rotunda sits tall on the grounds of UVA, a well known landmark of the town, and a place tourists flock to visit. Years ago, we visited the rotunda when I lived in Maryland, and it seemed so grand, so important. Now from the perspective of having moved and living 15 minutes from it, it’s a lot less impressive because I see it everyday. We often take things for granted when we get to used to them, which is why being a military BRAT had taught me to appreciate everything around me."
Among the Balloons, We Knew the Sky
Brianna V.
Texas
"When balloons are released, they float into the sky, the place that all military children are familiar of. Between our many homes, the sky is one of the places where we can find a sense of stability and knowing. In our world of constant movement, the sky is what we know best."
Texas
"When balloons are released, they float into the sky, the place that all military children are familiar of. Between our many homes, the sky is one of the places where we can find a sense of stability and knowing. In our world of constant movement, the sky is what we know best."
Within Your Mind
Jason C.
Virginia
"Like vines, our problems are complex, complicated.
Like flowers, some may be sweet, some bitter.
Like stars, we achieve something remarkable.
Like glowing lights, small specs of ideas are born from our mind.
Like the water, we self-reflect.
And this—is what I see within my mind."
Virginia
"Like vines, our problems are complex, complicated.
Like flowers, some may be sweet, some bitter.
Like stars, we achieve something remarkable.
Like glowing lights, small specs of ideas are born from our mind.
Like the water, we self-reflect.
And this—is what I see within my mind."
We Have A Voice
Rowan M.
Guam
"This is a piece about the protests in Dodea schools against recent legislation in the United States of America by the Trump administration, and the policies said legislation has implemented that myself and thousands of other students believe are not just. I participated in one of these protests about a month and some change ago, and I thought it would make for a compelling subject."
Guam
"This is a piece about the protests in Dodea schools against recent legislation in the United States of America by the Trump administration, and the policies said legislation has implemented that myself and thousands of other students believe are not just. I participated in one of these protests about a month and some change ago, and I thought it would make for a compelling subject."
Between Here and Home
Ellie C.
England
"Moving to a new place brings the challenge of building fresh connections while holding onto old ones. It’s a delicate balance—trying to open up to strangers without losing the closeness of long-distance friends. The heart stretches between two worlds, learning to grow without letting go."
England
"Moving to a new place brings the challenge of building fresh connections while holding onto old ones. It’s a delicate balance—trying to open up to strangers without losing the closeness of long-distance friends. The heart stretches between two worlds, learning to grow without letting go."
The Beauty Beneath
Lara O.
Virginia
"As military teens, it’s often easier to enclose ourselves in a shell to fend off the sadness and turbulence that comes with a transient life. However, even when it feels like all is lost and you’ve lost your pretty outer shell, there’s still beauty and strength in opening up and embracing the pain."
Virginia
"As military teens, it’s often easier to enclose ourselves in a shell to fend off the sadness and turbulence that comes with a transient life. However, even when it feels like all is lost and you’ve lost your pretty outer shell, there’s still beauty and strength in opening up and embracing the pain."
Spring Break
Alexis S.
Virginia
"Purple out! As spring has sprung (at-least in Virginia) I walk outside and see purple everywhere - in the sunsets and sunrises, in the blooming flowers, and in the bright foliage. So, whenever I pass purple I can’t help but think about Month of the Military Child. "
Virginia
"Purple out! As spring has sprung (at-least in Virginia) I walk outside and see purple everywhere - in the sunsets and sunrises, in the blooming flowers, and in the bright foliage. So, whenever I pass purple I can’t help but think about Month of the Military Child. "
Small Steps
Jason C.
Virginia
"A small step at a time to reach a goal.
A step that doesn’t matter the steps you took that lead you away from your now familiar environment to a new place as a whole.
So don’t worry, whatever you do, the steps you took are always impactful and will result to success."
Virginia
"A small step at a time to reach a goal.
A step that doesn’t matter the steps you took that lead you away from your now familiar environment to a new place as a whole.
So don’t worry, whatever you do, the steps you took are always impactful and will result to success."
Guam Weather
Rowan M.
Guam
"Just the other day, my class was outside in P.E. and it started violently pouring rain when it had been swelteringly warm mere seconds ago. Although we don't get a lot of thunder or lightning, Guam's weather is rather finicky at times."
Guam
"Just the other day, my class was outside in P.E. and it started violently pouring rain when it had been swelteringly warm mere seconds ago. Although we don't get a lot of thunder or lightning, Guam's weather is rather finicky at times."
Friends Made Along the Way
Jason C.
Virginia
"As you travel from one place to another, between those intermissions, you’ll find a friend. Despite forming a friendship here and there, inevitably, you’ll have to part ways with them. Sad as it may be, you can at least still cherish those small memories you made with them. And also, don’t lose hope in not finding a friend. You’ll always find one anywhere you go. Perhaps you’ll somehow meet your old friends again one way or another."
Virginia
"As you travel from one place to another, between those intermissions, you’ll find a friend. Despite forming a friendship here and there, inevitably, you’ll have to part ways with them. Sad as it may be, you can at least still cherish those small memories you made with them. And also, don’t lose hope in not finding a friend. You’ll always find one anywhere you go. Perhaps you’ll somehow meet your old friends again one way or another."
Rootless
Ellie C.
England
"Constantly moving as a military teen makes it hard to find stability, having to adjust to new friends, schools and places. Just as you start to feel settled, another move forces you to start over, destroying the roots you had grown in your previous home. "
England
"Constantly moving as a military teen makes it hard to find stability, having to adjust to new friends, schools and places. Just as you start to feel settled, another move forces you to start over, destroying the roots you had grown in your previous home. "
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