Poetry Is…
Poetry Is... by Doreon Jai'quan Chappell Poetry is a way to rhyme words Poetry is like a sunset on the ocean Poetry is like google earth Poetry is a way to use rhythm Poetry is the way to some…
A Community Poem
A Community Poem by Rossana Baez We are a community Not by choice but by circumstance We reach out to each other In love and understanding with tolerance and patience We are a community We do not grieve alone.
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.…
A Place I’ve Been
A Place I've Been by Zahra Aljaberi I went to an amazing place to have fun with the people I love. Stores, malls all kinds of people here People there people everywhere Went to a place So many sweets…
No Trust
No Trust by Thomas Caldwell Don’t trust no one. If you do, Keep it to a limit. Sideburns, if you trust them too much, They’ll use you, They’ll set you up, They’ll make you do bad things, They’ll…
I Do So Much For My Church
I Do So Much For My Church by Alia Smith At my church I do so much My life is dedicated to church I do almost everything I volunteer for anything At my church I help with the…
Sadness
Sadness by Asmir Basic The sadness in the air. The sadness in the air. The cold breath of my father could make a boy cry. The sadness in the air makes my heart die. The sadness in the…
Dreams
Dreams by Jelaine Hands A place where I escape from sin A place where it begin… Gray skies are blue Where skittles are food from the sky, Where blacks are free Where I’m not treated like a caged animal,…
They Are Not Who They Say They Are
They Are Not Who They Say They Are by Keron Morris Friends What are friends? Friends are people who will come and go as your life goes on Friends Friends will like you for who you are Friends will…
So I Cried
So I Cried by Arianna Harrell SO I CRIED For all the pain, struggle, and the many drops of tears SO I CRIED For all the deep, dark, and cold fears SO I CRIED Whether many people are far away…
Learning How To Work On Cars
Learning How To Work On Cars by Steven Gelinas I love cars. Cause my dad taught me. I watch him and help him. He is helpful and nice while doing it. And I have fun learning. Fixing them every…
Music
Music by Jahmaad McKinnon I’ve never been one who has really liked things. I hate a lot of things. I hate lots of food because I’m a very picky person. I hate people because they always seem to annoy…
If You Could Read My Mind!!
If You Could Read My Mind!! by Cheyenne Brown You call me crazy Imagine what I’m thinking The alarm goes off When you try to use me You call me ugly Imagine what I’m thinking Just want to…
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…
In My Skin
In My Skin by Lynnesha Baggs In my skin There are many struggles, Where many of us travel in huge bundles, Where people discriminate, And judge books by their covers. In My Skin People are sarcastic, Where people…
Chicago
Chicago by Tiffany Miller Chicago. Chicago is a dangerous place where you have to look back every day Praying to live another day to be alive the next day. Chicago. Where homeless people on the street Asking for the…
Love Is An Arrow
Love Is An Arrow by James Chery Love is an Arrow Its sharp tip cuts many And its force with the bow Is enough to go through the heart Love is a drug An addiction that can’t be…
Spaced Out
Spaced Out by Samantha Castrejon Stroll down seeing pitch dark and frosted white standing in the center you’ll see a queen bed and tall Mirror, memories on the wall Different spices of cinnamon, aroma the whole room …
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…