When I heard you were coming
When I heard you were coming, I was glad, But when my mom called me I could hear the tears of her eyes and the “oh no” from Her mouth Said my baby sister never made it But if she…
Memories Of Her
Memories Of Her By: Aly Lor Her heart aches Every single time Whenever my Aunt says, niam to her Hurting so much like it's been shot by an arrow Her heart race Every single time As she hear her mom's…
Mom
Mom By: Lisa Thao She is beautiful as the rising sun And is bright as the twinkling star at night A single mother suffering everyday But still got up on her feet & fought She has an amazing heart Accepting,…
One Falls All Fall
One Falls All Fall Someone taught me a very important lesson of friendship When One Falls All Falls She told me you don’t have to face things alone like a lost puppy Because I should know I always got her…
Alone
Alone by Pazong Vang At school he's quiet Looks depressed and has no friends While at home He cries at the stars Not knowing what to do His eyes are blood-shot red He thinks about his friends If he has…
Life Is Pain
Life Is Pain by: Spencer Vang Life is never easy it's always complex Just like a rubix cube In life there are always obstacles... There is always a price to everything even if you don't know it... Everyday Everyday…
Untitled
Untitled By Thaokang Vang My mom, The queens chess piece, The very important piece. Someone who cares about, My sister, brother, and me. She’s the center piece to my Hmong family. She’s the supportive bar, To our bridge.…
To Be Positive
To Be Positive By : Chathudy Hilary Vang It… Taught me how to be Oh so positive. Making a dreadful day, turn upside down. Creating pure gratifying thoughts in one’s head, making us delighted for being Hmong. It… Told me…
Dear Dad
Dear Dad By: Eric Chang Dear Dad What happened to you? You left my mom and eight of us. My mother a beautiful young lady never deserved your disrespect. She said, “Yes,” but not because she wanted to. You begged…
Another Me
Another Me By: Ong Thao The winter ice, To the summer heat. The hope and future, She heads in. She ain't alone, No matter what road she took. Faces that goes on, Sent a signal to all. She's a stranger,…
The Opposite Girl of Me
The Opposite Girl of Me by Houa Vang There's a girl the same age as me, who loves taking pictures or as you can say loves taking selfies. She loves wearing Hmong earrings that is silver. Also, she would dance…
Family
Family by Phoua Lee The word "Family." He's the leaves that reach so high, which sits right on the tree tops. He's those fences that guards the flowers. He's those hopes that keeps us believing. Although he wasn't always there…
My Hmong Father
My Hmong Father By: Hanee Vue Father, yes I am your daughter Constantly like to bother you for dollars Rather try than give up Like the turtle that preserved from the story of the Tortoise and the Hare Continually encourage…
Everyday My Mom…
Everyday My Mom... By Mai Zoua Xiong Everyday my mom tries to make " mov nplaum" That taste as fresh as water Her positive personality Always makes me stronger Everyday my mom tells me to " work hard" To not…
The Love You Gave Me
The Love You Gave Me By Kao Yang You Are the only people Who works day and night To nourish your family Whether the weather is any From icy to hot You don't care which weather is not Who works…
Ma and Grandma, I love you
You cared for me and loved me Don't you see? You helped me on my pathway You made me laugh You are so sweet You are unique Momma and Grandma I love you You are my love 2 doves…
Glad We’re Sisters
By: Tanner Ford Encouraging my childishness Listening to the stupid dreams Making them way better than it seems Encouraging my childishness Laughing at my terrible jokes Sometimes causing small chokes Encouraging my childishness Sisterly talks are the best…
“Till the end of the day”
By Savannah Mckinney With my head held high, my feet leading the way- I was told to trust no man, woman, female, nor male anyday. Not only that they might be your closest friends- They can turn out to your…
So Called Father Figure
So Called Father Figure By: Journi Yelling and arguing From the room below My clothes being thrown From the front door onto the lawn Taking my prize possession Multiple times in 6 months Taking every penny my mother…
Society: Public Enemy #1
Society: Public Enemy #1 My family always taught me To steer clear from the ghetto Which is funny to me because I've always found more comfort and love in the presence of a "hood rat" My elders always taught me…