Help Out The Poor
Help Out The Poor by Jhabari Cole How do you feel when you see poor people? Why do you feel that way? How I feel about it. It's like when I see a poor man or woman I have a…
My Blessing
My Blessing Trapped in a lonely, dark, cold world where pain blossoms like a flower confusion.....like a volcano explodes and bitterness from the tragedy festers deep within trapped with no way out I knew I wasn't gonna make it, but…
Poetry Is A Story
Poetry Is A Story by Kaiden Fitzpatrick Poetry is a story Coming straight from your heart, It can be funny, hurtful, boring, scary Poetry is like a sunset over a blue sea Poetry is a story Coming straight…
My Family Is The Best
My Family Is the Best by Selena Smith Family is full of love. Family is always there for you. Family is all you need to live life to the fullest. MY FAMILY IS THE BEST! My family is…
The Special One
The Special One by Arlendi Hernandez We fight, we scream We laugh, we play We are happier than jolly ranchers. She’s depressed, I’m depressed Both do our hair, both go to movies Both are crazy, both…
Warrior
Warrior by Jacob Tillman Warrior A person who goes beyond all odds Like the great Leonidas And the brave 300 of Sparta Warrior A person who knows that one day You will have to make the ultimate sacrifice…
Chiraq
Chiraq by Orain Prelow Chiraq is my community It’s a bull that doesn't get tricked Better not get picked It’s a raging bull, But he is not a tool It’s the windy city Blows like a chopper But…
This Place
This Place by Jamie Colvin This place fills the air with smoke Its river is as blue as the sky Its grass is as green as leaves on trees on a summer’s day Its creatures are as beautiful as…
Those Gray Bars
Those Gray Bars by Victor Benson A place and life behind gray bars. Never knowing if they’re guilty or not. Only twelve can tell and decide if they’re going to be free or not. Would you care if…
Who I Am
Who I Am by Charlene Maxie Who I am is who I've always wanted to be. People look at me in ways that I don’t see. People judge me because they don’t understand. If I had love in my life,…
Daddy
Daddy by Brenda Bennett My dad was the most important person My best friend The person I would tell everything to The only one who would listen Together all the time Sometimes his sugar would get low Stay…
A Love Poem
A Love Poem by Karen Mena Love is like a flower that opens up in the sun Love is the passion between two people The smile on their faces, the look in their eyes Love is in the air Like…
Daddy oh Daddy
Daddy oh Daddy By Ashley Souffrant Daddy oh Daddy The one who picks me from the ground Sings me a lullaby, spins me around Daddy oh Daddy Saves me when I get in trouble with momma Talks to me when…
I Am Black
I Am Black by Jayla Jackson I’m black I’m talented I’m gorgeous I’m a human being I have feelings I can love I have fear I have fear of my race I am black Black men…
My Home
My Home by Ajaya Clarke My favorite place is My Home. It will Always smell delicious like the scented candles. My favorite place is My Home. It gives me everything I need, At the same time it comforts…
Love
Love by Keilago Webb Love is such a beautiful feeling You hope it never goes away. When you’re with the one you want The heart always finds its way. You need to enjoy the moments Before it fades away.…
Racist Stereotypes
Racist Stereotypes by Jah’Quri Parnell What started all this generational hatred? We live in this world with just so many racists while black people giving some people jitters. Walking down the street saying “what’s up my brotha.” Some of us…
When I Saw You
When I Saw You by Yexel Torres When I saw you I thought you were the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. When we talk for a while, I knew in that moment I was trapped. It was…
A Community Poem
A Community Poem by Rossana Baez We are a community Not by choice but by circumstance We reach out to each other In love and understanding with tolerance and patience We are a community We do not grieve alone.
Poetry Is…
Poetry Is... by Doreon Jai'quan Chappell Poetry is a way to rhyme words Poetry is like a sunset on the ocean Poetry is like google earth Poetry is a way to use rhythm Poetry is the way to some…