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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…