North Killadelphia By Keira Martin North Philadelphia? No it's Killadelphia. Home of the murders who don't do stunts with us. People with the silver guns who aim them right at us. Gotta bob n' weave sometimes cus' them bullets go right…
By: Shanice Watts There is danger There is store’s, homes being destructed by invasions There are young teens forced to have their hands behind their head There is handcuffs squeezing their wrist There is sirens screaming up and down…
My Family by Trent Williams They are my family. Helping me when I need it. Cheering me up when I’m gloomy. Inspiring me when I’m in need of inspiration. The flashlight in my darkness. The guide to my…
God By Michael Escalante You are my Savior You are my Lord You have helped me You have freed me You made me in your image You love me even though I don’t deserve that love You protect…
Sweet Sensation by Aaleila Newkirk Sweet sensation Stuffing my face in hundreds and hundreds of gluten Gotta brush and brush before I end up with no teeth at all Go back for more and start packing some more before I…
Brothers and Sisters by JC Ben Jesse Swish, swish, swish, my Bradda ballin like he is rich. Boom, boom, boom, my Bradda dribbling from room to room. Tap, tap, tap, my sista dancin to rap, when she is tired…
"Poetry is..." By: Kianna Bell Poetry the places you'll go will be forever unknown Poetry is letting go of those dark feelings and throwing them away It's when you rip out your heart and squeeze out the darkness When you're…
The Job of a Father By Zenardi Go The stress lines on your face show that you work hard. Even after work you still have to work at home. You try your best in everything you do you try to…
Place Of My Mind By: Nathaniel Celis The place of love and fun for me is my room. Laying on my bed with its cold yet comfortable sensations as I stare up into the light that brightens the room blinding me of…
Happy Land The antithesis of Stop it, Stop it by Korie Novaton Everyone's happy in this land Lots of Hugs Love Kisses and Friends... "Mom, I love you" says a girl named Katie "I love you too" says mom There's…
Poetry is… by. Garrett Olivarez Poetry is a basketball game Rhythm of shoes thumping and squeaking The buzzer of ideas Rhyme of the cheers Words full of food and meaning Poetry is different for everyone for me it is a…
The Girl With No Name By: Schyler Albrecht She sits in the grass; the wind sweeps her hair, but all she does is give a blank stare. Some call her weird, mysterious, creepy, others say she walks in…
Rainbow Ones By Gabby Devora There once was a boy and girl, they were twins, forever shunned once thought to be lovely, now thought of as odd, weird They were twins like no other, connected from birth, feelings always showing,…
Why By Zachary Lau Can someone please tell me why it's so hard to pray, but easy to swear? Why clubs are growing and churches are shrinking? Why is it so hard to post a Christian status but easy…
Stop It, Stop It -In the point of view of all murder victims; girls and women- by Korie Novaton Stop it, stop it you're hurting me I want my family as you see Grabbing me Raping me And then beating…
In My City by Zachaeus Backey In my city, in my city, what we need to change! Everyday I wake up or go to bed I hear the sound of terror. What do I hear you might say? I hear…
Poetry Is... By Annika Davis Poetry is going into a dark hole and finding light Poetry is seeing without sound Poetry is hearing without sight Poetry is spinning as you watch your life go by Poetry is a constant…
Marionnette By: Veronica Maddox I've been used like a doll A simple puppet on strings For I wait for your call For my own chance to perform For years I've fought to escape These chains But in reality there are…
Family. By: Kristen Rios When we are young, We are taught that family is your mother, brother, sister, father. But I learned that, that wasn't true. My mother tells me she's proud, my father is nowhere to be found.…
His Dreams By Angela Cruz He is a mysterious mystery to me. He bikes around, he plays all day. He acts carefree but when nobody sees he dreams a dream. He loves a girl and she loves he. Plot twist…