Speak Up
Speak Up Everywhere I go she is there Just staring Her eyes like an owl She never talks When talked to, her head down eyes to the floor Look away and you will see The ocean in her eyes Always…
Special-Needs
We see special-needs kids everyday But don’t pay attention to them. We act as if they’re invisible. They pass by without us noticing them like, a bug on the floor. We may see them at work, School, or at the…
Confidence
CONFIDENCE She walks with her head low holding her books tight she goes to the restroom to do her makeup so she can shine bright people always bring her down but I tell her it’s alright I say hello to…
Whispers
Whispers Whispers That's all I hear When you're a Muslim female, that's all you hear Whispers I feel myself being engulfed by the burning hot air Sending yet another trickle of sweat down my covered neck I ignore the hateful…
Whisper
Whispers Whispers That's all I hear When you're a Muslim female, that's all you hear Whispers I feel myself being engulfed by the burning hot air Sending yet another trickle of sweat down my covered neck I ignore the hateful…
Summer
SUMMER by Amanda Bieber Voorhees, NJ I laid my head on the pillow, wanting to fall asleep but i can’t stop thinking about what next summer is going to bring me. But for now i’m just laying in my bed…
The Grand Door
The Grand Door By Carson Larkwell Camden, NJ What if I told you behind closed door people’s personalities take a shift ? Theirrealpersonalitywas, short fake and practiced like a guitar rift. ... behind closed doors What if i told you…
How I Wonder
How I Wonder Sometimes I wonder Who is the real me? Am I honestly a leader? I look in the mirror And wonder Is that me, or is it how I see myself? Is it an illusion my eyes play?…
Respect Don’t Dis
Respect Don't Dis by Derek Jerome Konawaena Middle School, HI Respect don't dis, This is for the people who are jealous their work isn't good enough Respect don’t dis, This is for the people whose idea was worse respect don’t…
First Flight
by Aprilyn Peña Bare walls, empty closets, packed bags fifty pounds of who I was Seven hour drives, eighteen hour flights, forty-eight hours the agenda to my doom Cramped seats, no spaces, crying babies, questionable food tired eyes and eye…
I Can Only Relax In One Class
by: Katherine Valdez I can only relax In one class Every weekday, I see you Smile bright as the sun You always knew Where to press Where others Tend to miss You bring me happiness Yet…
I Wear XS Shirts
by Kristian Ines I wear XS Shirts Perfect fit for me Perfect fit for a fifth grader I wear XS shirts Tugging at my shoulders like a tight seatbelt Feeling as comfortable as a warm blanket I wear Yellow XS…
“A girl, staring out beyond the stars…”
2 Poems by Jamia Burnett, 8th grade, Indiana Biography: My name is Jamia Burnett. I am in the eighth grade. I am a writer. I love writing, it brings me joy. I am from Chicago, but I currently live in…
“I want someone to read my words and know that they are not alone”
Three Poems by A.A. 15 yrs old, South Carolina Bio: I was born and raised in one of the many small towns of South Carolina. Truthfully, I have never been very outgoing or athletic or anything like that, so school…
She Cries Out
She Cries Out By Imani Ortiz She cries out "help" but No one can hear her. No one will listen, and no one will care. Tears are running down her face, meeting her palms as they race. Her eyes are…
Betrayal
Betrayal By Alexa Bun How could you betray me? How could you lie to my face? How could you act as if nothing happened? How could you sleep everyday knowing you're wrong? Now I have to get up on my…
I’ll Just Do The Same
I'll Just Do The Same By: Keira Martin Do you really want to know why I act this way toward you? It's because I treat you the way you treat me. You wanna be mean? I'll do the same. You…
The Real War
The Real War by Delvonte Austin No matter what comes from the muscle of your mouth Your parents just don’t stand for the words that come out Battles and war erupt No matter what you don’t want to be…
I Have a Dream to One Day Have Papers
I Have a Dream to One Day Have Papers By Anonymous I have a dream to one day have papers. Having papers means tamales to Americans. Americans need tamales and chorizo and my dream will help. Vice Presidents want…
I Have a Dream to End Cancer
I Have a Dream To End Cancer By Ana Olivan I have a dream to end cancer Having no cancer would rock! Awesome life without that disease Value all people with cancer no matter what Even if they…