Sister Love
Sister Love By: Javonte Thomas "I am not drunk" she says, "I am just... leave me alone, alone." Then she hits me with a shoe. Then we start arguing. I know she loves me. Then we start fighting.…
Bees
Bees By: Javonte Thomas My neighborhood is like a cold night. I don't want to change nothing in my neighborhood. Except the people, The people in my neighborhood are like bees stinging everywhere.
My Community
They call the cops" fuss "Get out my house" or "I'm going to call the cops" All day long "I'm going to kill you!" "Help me." My community is not perfect But it is great. I don't care what…
What Should I Do?
What Should I Do? By: Javonte Thomas My mom is always telling me to never give up. My teacher always telling me to try my best. My friends is telling me to be smart. I don't know what to…
Strangers
Strangers By: Tanaysha Littles My community is full of people. There's strange people. I think some strangers are nice, Some strangers are mean. They look at me strange, They look at me with a smile. But really it don't…
Thug Grandma
Thug Grandma By: Jalysha Wilkes My grandma is crazy. My grandma act the fool. She's a thug. She cut hair. Sometimes she mess up on people head. But in the end she proves herself. She don't play. She…
They Stay
They Stay By: Jalysha Wilkes People in my community stay on the same past all the time. They stay in other people's business. The stay in other people's relationships. The never change, it's the same all the time. …
Bennettsville
Bennettsville By: Jeremias McLaughlin Bennettsville need more stuff in it's town Without more stuff people will have frowns I'm tired of doing the same thing over and over I hope they have new stuff by the time I get…
Someone
Someone By: Bryannia Baker Someone you heard great things about Someone who were there when you were born Someone who watched you when your mother was working or having a good time Someone you don't know right now
Where to Start
Where to Start By: Bernetta Smith The sweetness in her voice could make you shout for Joy. But love all at once makes me want more. She looks at me and smiles and that warms my heart. Ask…
Jualine and the Trees
Jualine and the Trees By: Bernetta Smith My neighbor Jualine comes down the street The trees say "me oh my." When she walks by they swing, and sway when she's away. When Jualine comes down the street the…
Creak Creak
Creak Creak By: Bernetta Smith The leaking pipes at the side of the house Creak-creak while the white and black house opens for you to see it's disgusting features. I look around and the smell is not helping at…
The Church Was Quiet
The Church Was Quiet By: Faith Robinson The casket shines like the moon Their tears stain their faces as they said their last goodbye The preacher was paid as they laid the woman to rest with her family…
Fourth Ave
Fourth Ave By: Faith Robinson I walked down Forth ave and heard 2 people cussing, wearing red bandanas. I passed by Mama Blair's and smell the fried chicken being taken out the fryer. The It's Fashion Store…
Hard Work Pays Off
Hard Work Pays Off By: Faith Robinson My mom always taught me that working hard pays off in life. My mom was a black dark-skinned, Powerful woman. She listen to what you have to say and understand and…
Cousin Bill
Cousin Bill By: Corey McCall My cuzin Bill's life is miserable Because he can't go anywhere. He is like bark on a tree, never comes off. I am glad I don't got that life.
Plum Tree
Plum Tree By: Corey McCall My city is like a big plum tree There are hills, holes, and bumps everywhere. Everywhere you look you see dogs, cats, and squirrels. My city is like a big plum tree.…
Life Ain’t Happy
Life Ain't Happy By: Rikishi Simmons My life ain't happy like yours "Boy if you don't sat down in that chair!" My life ain't happy like yours I can't walk to the store like you do. My…
My Sister
My Sister By: Amari Rogers I did it just morning I ain't da one that did dat Moo, now stop playing Y'all need to sat down.
We
We By: Amari Rogers We fall down We get back up We get mad We get sad We run We play We are silly, goofy, and sometimes hard to communicate. We are all people that do the same…