Valley of the Sun A.K.A Phoenix
Valley of the Sun A.K.A Phoenix by Thomasina Yazzie It's a place full of life not stranded out of nowhere people say its hot but I guess what it's not it's part of a desert in AZ No body cares…
Cowards, in other words, Bullies
Cowards, in other Words, Bullies By Edna Garcia Mendez Hanging in their own small group. Waiting for you by the door. Trying to get inside your head with words that cut like Knives. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just…
Say’n You Cool? I say Stop!
Say’n You Cool? I say Stop! By Kalie J Medrano Perez. Say’n you cool? I say stop choosing. Choosing cool or uncool is very cruel. People “uncool” is not just uncool but very cruel. Why are kids choosing? Why not…
Stop Deporting!!
Stop Deporting!! By Stephanie Manuel Just imagine people facing danger and sometimes even death some of those leave their loved ones behind and might never see them again in their lives, this is like leaving their family in the dark…
Parents
Parents By Angie Nino Please stop judging That’s not the way. If we get a D you get mad Then all of a sudden we get sad. We're like baby’s that want our bottles That’s not the way. You're like…
Renew
Renew by Heidi Ocampo A trail of blood pouring down her wrist. Pulse stops, blades scattered all over the floor. Ambulance wails as loud as a chimpanzee. Parents crying and swearing at God. THEN, DEAD SILENCE. All of this could…
He Is Up To No Good
He is up to no good By: KJB He is up to no good He sneaks around like a dog stealing food He is up to no good People wait for him to arrive…
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.
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…
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. …
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…
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…
No Wannabes
No Wannabes By Keenan J. Bitselley (K.J.) My friend Melvin always taught me Not to be anyone But yourself Melvin is my buddy from CCS Who taught me this lesson He’s like Kaidon Begay But loud as a coyote howling…
Conroy
Conroy By: Kowynn Sandoval Thirsty on a hot summer day. Go to the store To get a drink. If you go you might see Conroy. Conroy is like a stray dog Because he is always around. He is old,…
Conroy
Conroy BY: Nicholas Craig As I drive by Giant I see Conroy riding his bike. I thought he would hitch hike. He is a mutt because he’s just like those dogs At Basha’s, Just sitting there with no food. He’s…
A Game
A Game. By: Lain Johnson The teenagers at high school games are, Foxes, Sly and eager for their prey. Teenagers at high school games are, The month of July, Summer, rainy, gloomy skies created by smoke. …
Teenager Kids
Teenager Kids By: Leandra Wally Teenagers kids think they cool but Hang with fools smoking Teenagers kids are mean like a pit bull They say things that don't make sense They be riding in their Bonneville Thinking they all bad…
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.…