My Neighbors
My Neighbors By Kyle Byrd My neighbors be out side playing with each other I be in the house playing my game with my brother. But across the street My friends be playing basketball Sometimes I go over there Then…
My Best Friend
My Best Friend By Muhammed Jammeh This man next door saw him at the store now his son is my best friend its like stuck pants we are tight we don’t talk we show sports and games all day he…
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit By Raven Hadnott Downtown Detroit What about it? It’s noisy and loud with tall building that take away the light such a fright so Dark With crime Mostly in the night Don’t Wanna Bare The Sight Highway To…
Money Isn’t Everything
Money Isn't Everything By: Darius Jones My family told me that money isn’t everything We stand on the block and get it the wrong way The wrong is taking lives Taking the unowned And doing whatever it takes to…
Who am I ?
Who am I ? By: Christopher Crawford My Life is a Light that shines too bright. For puny eyes to see. My Life is like a Lightning Strike. cutting through the Darkness leaving nothing but a trail. Filled with…
Still I Fight
Still I Fight By Christopher Holly You’ve hurt me in more ways than none Rather it be coming and going or simply not being there You put me aside like I was extras. Threw me away like I was nothing…
They Don’t Understand
They Don't Understand By Brandon Redmond They don't understand the pressure I was under To be put back into the role of being a father See I thought I was somewhat done with raising children Then all of a sudden…
Home
Home by Zaire Reid Silent Nights Flashing Lights Not the kind for super stars the kind for the guys behind bars long cold dreary days reaching far beyond the sun rays They’re all no good “doomed to fail” Are these…
Disney Wonderland
Disney Wonderland by Catera Travis Florida breeze all year round Sunny skies no raining down drops Sweet smells and giddy children Churros make my stomach growl Cinnamon and sugar tastes good inside Up high with Mickey Mouse touches the sky…
A Place I Call Home
A Place I Call Home By Casandra Brown Detroit is a place I call home. There are birds flying, crickets chirping with purple sprinkles. Detroit is a place I call home. It’s a beautiful, peaceful, and fun place It has…
She
She by Eryanna Taylor She used to move like the soft waves in the ocean, Full of love and serenity. When she danced She brought joy to those who watched. As she grows older, her life starts to take its…
You Don’t Know
You Don’t Know by Ayionna Wilson You don’t know how much you really love someone until they’re gone if someone you love very much leaves you, you won’t know how much of an impact it has made on your life…
Be Smooth
Be Smooth by Malek Lane My brother Markus always Tell me to be smooth every time He go somewhere and every time I go somewhere. Be smooth mean don’t do crazy stuff Be good in school that’s what…
Know Your Surroundings
Know Your Surroundings by KaRon McGehee Know your surroundings, Even if you don’t know who they are. Focus on them so if they try to take something you know who they are. Look from left to right. Do it…
The House and the Man
The House and the Man! By Davon Schlegel That big old smelly house WHY I think someone died in there It is ugly with a big old nasty roof there is an old man that lives in there He is…
Mom and Dad Dancing
Mom and Dad Dancing by Pamela Square My dad was dancing to the beat my mom was grooving with her feet I said stop dancing freaks you’re embarrassing me. My sister was laughing with me. I was…
Hard Work Pays When Talent Fails
Hard Work Pays When Talent Fails by Bryan Stinson As the ball fly in the air Only thing the crowd can do is stare Fans and announcements are everywhere This is a game that sees if one team is…
Don’t Never Give Up
Don’t Never Give Up by Jamiya Bryant My mom taught me to never give up She works hard to support me And we still do fun things I know to never give up on my work Keep trying until…
My Brother
My Brother by DaiJanae Harris My brother Dayshaun is bright like a diamond He is always smiling as brightly as the sun Dayshaun helps me with my homework And he buys me clothing and shoes. Tells me story…
I Love My Day Maker
I Love My Day Maker by Nishala Dixon I love my day maker Her skin is like sweet lavender and soft as silk. Someday mine will be just like hers. Now mines is as hard as a rock…