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…
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.…
John
John by Seth Shankland I have a job I work hard I support my family I love my nephew I visit my mom in the hospital I share what I have with my family I always choose my…
Why Did You Hide It?
Why Did You Hide It? by Kole Sears Why did you hide her? My blood, my look alike, the only person that I haven’t seen in forever. The only person that makes me overprotective of her. Have you…
Friends
Friends by Jacob Conner Friends are like family They will be there for you No matter what they'll come to your need When you move they'll still be your friend No matter how far away you are Friendship…
Dad
Dad by Diamond Williams Desperate for money Hungry for a home Wanting a car Not trying to live with his mother no more At 12 years old it is hard knowing your dad is struggling. Suddenly it…
Mr. Messy
Mr. Messy by Cedric McBride You are so messy; clothes all over the place. A maid wouldn’t clean this mess up for one hundred dollars. Why must I always clean up behind you? Will I have to clean up for…
Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover by Yaritza Cruz My Family always told me, to never judge anyone. Judging is a word that with one meaning destroys your body. My Family always told me, love the people that hate…
Mom
Mom by Joshua Witucki The smell of old lady perfume lingers. She has never liked ginger. She is a bottle of joy. She coddles and gives many hugs. Although she is not a nurse, she excels at healing cuts with…
Don’t start!
Don't start! By: Bre'Ana Jackson I ain't no genius. I ain't no fool. I'm a grown woman that hates the smell of smoke. I used to do it, but that was the old days. It's addicting Ya'll all know it.…
Dark House
Dark House By Kaleena Cordero In this dark house With evil and violence There are oppressors, their saviors It’s crazy and I'm tired Someone please help me I'm lonely and weakening A life time of choosing my path…
Sleeping in Tears
Sleeping in Tears by: -A Sleeping in my tears Sheets soaked with exasperation Every turn rings out new emotions Anger. Frustration Sleeping in my tears Cold yet comforting Caressing my face Only to leave and escape elsewhere Sleeping in…
Love My Papa
Love My Papa by Jena Santiago-Alameda The country music was blasting as I was helping uncle Kenneth cut meat. As I looked over my papa was dancing to the beat. moving his hips from side to side His hands…
Significant Change
Significant Change by Kamaile Gusman Precious memories. Not much good. I love the times we spend together, but I always feel pushed away. It seems to me that I have to be miserable to be helped, noticed, loved. Am I…
My Brother Marcooo
My Brother Marcooo by Jeffrey Francisco Helping me out at school Teach me how to play sports Making me laugh like no one else Always like me, and that’s all I want to have with my brother. He talks…
My Idol
My Idol by Keauhou Kaholoa'a-Aguilar The person who is an idol crazy,but got my back when I break something he takes the blame loving, but irritating no one can change that he does mostly anything I ask smart, but…
What Are Brothers For?
What Are Brothers for? by Jasmine Hook What are brothers for? Finding all their clothes on the floor Building forts, having their support Is that what brothers are for? Fighting, biting, lying Is that what brothers are for? Opening and slamming doors…
Family to Me
Family to Me by Keoni Barco Family has always taught me that we all are different and have different cultures. It's good to have different cultures, don't be ashamed of how you look or act because we are all the same,…
Sydney
Sydney by Mya Finau She pours me breakfast cereal at 12:01 AM. Sitting on her counter, I begin to vent. She nods as she listens to everything I have to say. I refuse to go home tonight “Go ask your…
Damn Kids!
Damn Kids! by J.B. damn kids, acting dumb again, i'm taking away your phones again. hows JB laughing at his braddahs. i just told maka that working at burger king isnt gonna get you anywhere in life and she…