Hmong
Hmong By: Joannah Chang Hmong We were all made to love one another, Not made to destroy each other. We pretend to be something that we are not We hide under masks, Trying to look happy on the outside, But…
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Untitled By Thaokang Vang My mom, The queens chess piece, The very important piece. Someone who cares about, My sister, brother, and me. She’s the center piece to my Hmong family. She’s the supportive bar, To our bridge.…
Last Long
Last Long by Kathryn Yang All over the world Theres so much couples here and there At first we were The only love birds Flying in a big huge Air by ourselves Both of our hearts Beats were pounding So…
Life Is Pain
Life Is Pain by: Spencer Vang Life is never easy it's always complex Just like a rubix cube In life there are always obstacles... There is always a price to everything even if you don't know it... Everyday Everyday…
Alone
Alone by Pazong Vang At school he's quiet Looks depressed and has no friends While at home He cries at the stars Not knowing what to do His eyes are blood-shot red He thinks about his friends If he has…
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Untitled By Money Khang My friend always taught me That Actions speak Louder than Words Encountering each other on Ghost We set upon anybody’s coast Either Black Or Hmong We were like a good chain EXCEPT Knowledge was taken That…
Love Vs. Hardwork
Love Vs. Hardwork Love, Love, Love Why does everyone crave for it? Sure love may make you feel like a star, but it can take you so far, leaving scars, Love isn’t everything Hard work may seem impossible, but all…
Everyday My Mom…
Everyday My Mom... By Mai Zoua Xiong Everyday my mom tries to make " mov nplaum" That taste as fresh as water Her positive personality Always makes me stronger Everyday my mom tells me to " work hard" To not…
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Untitled by Army Vue The neighborhood where I live My neighborhood John likes to give The butterflies grew, and I grew The birds chirped as my mom grew herbs The sun says his goodbye in front of Acacia Street In…
Me Ntxhais
Me Ntxhais by Anonymous Me Ntxhais The words that I hear From the mouths of those Whom I love the most The word that will determine I am someone's daughter From their origin This word is like the Center of…
How I Feel
How I Feel By: Michael Her I've been through a lot, of pain and fears. My heart falls when those memories come back yet, I get to let my audience know that I been through the same as them. I…
My Hmong Father
My Hmong Father By: Hanee Vue Father, yes I am your daughter Constantly like to bother you for dollars Rather try than give up Like the turtle that preserved from the story of the Tortoise and the Hare Continually encourage…
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Untitled By: Vaew Chang When we first moved from the north to the south she was the first one to come about when we first saw her my mom said, "OOH, niam tais poj dab tuaj lawm!" We giggled because…
Where You Were From And Today
Where You Were From And Today by Nhia Her We once live there, across the green ocean. Where I was born, in the muddy land. Everyday is work day. Parents. Children. Elders. Each held a hoe. Working days and…
Thy Kingdom
Thy Kingdom by Yuepeng Thao This place is my home and kingdom chinky eyes of family and friends and no sign of an end a beautiful Hmong girl wearing a shiny ring pearl. In my vision I have no confusion…
Family
Family by Phoua Lee The word "Family." He's the leaves that reach so high, which sits right on the tree tops. He's those fences that guards the flowers. He's those hopes that keeps us believing. Although he wasn't always there…
The Opposite Girl of Me
The Opposite Girl of Me by Houa Vang There's a girl the same age as me, who loves taking pictures or as you can say loves taking selfies. She loves wearing Hmong earrings that is silver. Also, she would dance…
Another Me
Another Me By: Ong Thao The winter ice, To the summer heat. The hope and future, She heads in. She ain't alone, No matter what road she took. Faces that goes on, Sent a signal to all. She's a stranger,…
Dear Dad
Dear Dad By: Eric Chang Dear Dad What happened to you? You left my mom and eight of us. My mother a beautiful young lady never deserved your disrespect. She said, “Yes,” but not because she wanted to. You begged…
To Be Positive
To Be Positive By : Chathudy Hilary Vang It… Taught me how to be Oh so positive. Making a dreadful day, turn upside down. Creating pure gratifying thoughts in one’s head, making us delighted for being Hmong. It… Told me…