Africa, my Africa by Fatou Thiam Africa proud warriors in ancestral savannahs Africa sings my grandmother At the edge of the distant river I ever known But my eyes are full of blood YOUR beautiful black blood through the widespread…
Fake by Sameera Hill Pastor Jones told us to never be fake Just tell the truth. Never lie or front for somebody that’s Not going to help uplift you. “Cut off fake people for real reasons, not real people for…
My Favorite Place By Tavon Cooper Lonely, No sounds Just me by myself, Is the best place in the world. With a smell of fresh cut grass, Where I can think, And it’s dark. When I know I can’t…
How We Treat People by Shianna McIlvain My dad always said “Treat people how YOU want to be treated”. Tall, blue eyes Deep voice and very strong I used to treat people badly Until I got treated The same way…
Grandma's House By Shianna Mcilvain I am at my Grandma's warm home Remembering HAPPY MEMORIES Blue sky, small Backyard . . . with BIG holes From her two short, Brown, soft dogs. Remembering HAPPY MEMORIES Her cat wonders around The neighborhood.…
Poetry to me… By Shianna McIlvain Poetry to me is the opening and closing of life. It seems like it leaves the ones that don’t see what is in front of them or behind all the others. Poetry is not…
By: Riley Dean Going through the motions As I walk through the streets of Fernandina Beach, Florida, I see Blue Jays and Swallows around every corner, I look to my left and see the sea, look to my…
Injury By:Devin Powell Bang, Bang goes her head, Bang upon the splintery bed. Screaming, Screaming out her lungs, Screaming due to open wound. Rushing, Rushing out blood, Rushing through her hair. Help, Help with her pain,…
The Creek By: Parker Dickens The creek is fun, but very dirty Lot’s of water, left and right Watch your feet from dangerous creatures Fun with friends, scary alone Snakes may bite you Sounds may frighten you…
The Quiet Ones By: Greyson Huneycutt They are the ones that dream about What they'll be They like to stay up late But Not to talk to friends Not to watch T.V. But listen to the Earth Looking at the…
The Kayak By: Sam Moore I wanted to buy a kayak one summer you see I could picture me floating down the creek, It and me Then I look at the price tag and said “oh gee” It…
Where Legends are Made By Ben Heacox Rectangles of smooth concrete like a bed The old orange rusted hoop hanging overhead Feeling of freedom without a thought in my head The court accepts themm all Doesn't matter if you're small…
A Fall Day with Granny by Raven Slade Awoken by the warm sunlight, I sprung to the kitchen to find a pleasant aroma that had been just right. Grandma danced swiftly as the bacon sizzled and popped, wanting only for the…
Bright Future by Raven Slade I taught myself to not let others dictate my life, my future or who I am. Friends and families may leave but I have the final say and what goes on. Without my passion and…
Laziness by: Mackenzie Proctor My mama always taught me that laziness doesn’t lead to success, And other people’s answers don’t lead to college degrees. Answer sheets on the internet aren’t there for the final exam. And sittin’ on the couch…
Life Isn't Fair By: Elizabeth Perry Life isn't fair We all know this The Earth shifts under our feet The wind blows all around Hate and greed, try to break us But at last, we continue on Like a…
The Community Man By: Caitlyn May He smiles everyday, No matter what happens. He is as happy as a happy face, That never ever frowns. He always gives to the needy, He is a Christian man. He goes to…
Mema's Story By: Caitlyn May Her voice is like an angel, Singing from the sky. Her cooking is so amazing, You cannot deny. She tells me stories, From when she was a kid. Like that time she was sledding,…
My mom is the best and I know this is not a test and there is nothing like our bond it's like a really big love bomb She helps me with my up's and down's she help's me turn around and turn my frown…
Dreams Of You By Ja'Quan Battle As I fall asleep I see you in my dreams. You're the light that shines on me with your care and trust. I'm seeing the truth past your soul as we place ourselves and gaze…