Band Room
Band Room by Arismel Cruz Once I set foot in that band room, it’s all about Business. Once I get my Baritone out of the room where all the instruments are held, it’s all about Business. Once I sit…
No Trust
No Trust by Thomas Caldwell Don’t trust no one. If you do, Keep it to a limit. Sideburns, if you trust them too much, They’ll use you, They’ll set you up, They’ll make you do bad things, They’ll…
A Place I’ve Been
A Place I've Been by Zahra Aljaberi I went to an amazing place to have fun with the people I love. Stores, malls all kinds of people here People there people everywhere Went to a place So many sweets…
My Life With Family
My Life With Family by Benjamin Muna For as long as I can remember to this day. From mother and father hugging me in their arms. Welcoming me into my new loving family. From my life struggling in HELL.…
Chicago
Chicago by Tiffany Miller Chicago. Chicago is a dangerous place where you have to look back every day Praying to live another day to be alive the next day. Chicago. Where homeless people on the street Asking for the…
In My Skin
In My Skin by Lynnesha Baggs In my skin There are many struggles, Where many of us travel in huge bundles, Where people discriminate, And judge books by their covers. In My Skin People are sarcastic, Where people…
Hard Time
Hard Time by Darrell Bivens Dad left when I was five. Lived in a two bedroom house with my brother and mom. Sharing that with rats and roaches. Life wasn't easy. Closed and opened my eyes and talked to…
If You Could Read My Mind!!
If You Could Read My Mind!! by Cheyenne Brown You call me crazy Imagine what I’m thinking The alarm goes off When you try to use me You call me ugly Imagine what I’m thinking Just want to…
Music
Music by Jahmaad McKinnon I’ve never been one who has really liked things. I hate a lot of things. I hate lots of food because I’m a very picky person. I hate people because they always seem to annoy…
Learning How To Work On Cars
Learning How To Work On Cars by Steven Gelinas I love cars. Cause my dad taught me. I watch him and help him. He is helpful and nice while doing it. And I have fun learning. Fixing them every…
So I Cried
So I Cried by Arianna Harrell SO I CRIED For all the pain, struggle, and the many drops of tears SO I CRIED For all the deep, dark, and cold fears SO I CRIED Whether many people are far away…
They Are Not Who They Say They Are
They Are Not Who They Say They Are by Keron Morris Friends What are friends? Friends are people who will come and go as your life goes on Friends Friends will like you for who you are Friends will…
Dreams
Dreams by Jelaine Hands A place where I escape from sin A place where it begin… Gray skies are blue Where skittles are food from the sky, Where blacks are free Where I’m not treated like a caged animal,…
Sadness
Sadness by Asmir Basic The sadness in the air. The sadness in the air. The cold breath of my father could make a boy cry. The sadness in the air makes my heart die. The sadness in the…
I Do So Much For My Church
I Do So Much For My Church by Alia Smith At my church I do so much My life is dedicated to church I do almost everything I volunteer for anything At my church I help with the…
Finish Strong
Finish Strong by Janna Collins When someone you love is going to leave you— There’s nothing really you can do, Plenty of miles away The thoughts that count all decay. But keep on going Don’t stop now, Keep…
Forever Love
Forever Love by Tatiara Wooten Tell me that you love me just so I can hear it tell me that you need me make me believe it- Hold me close and never let go. Sometimes it may never be true…
You
You by Kenya Hayes Without you My night sky is Moonless Dark Frightening You’re my counselor When I have problems You understand You listen You fix it You’re generous Like an ordinary person Donating to a baby foundation You’re…
John
John by Seth Shankland I have a job I work hard I support my family I love my nephew I visit my mom in the hospital I share what I have with my family I always choose my…
Dad
Dad by Diamond Williams Desperate for money Hungry for a home Wanting a car Not trying to live with his mother no more At 12 years old it is hard knowing your dad is struggling. Suddenly it…