Someone
Someone By: Bryannia Baker Someone you heard great things about Someone who were there when you were born Someone who watched you when your mother was working or having a good time Someone you don't know right now
Where to Start
Where to Start By: Bernetta Smith The sweetness in her voice could make you shout for Joy. But love all at once makes me want more. She looks at me and smiles and that warms my heart. Ask…
Jualine and the Trees
Jualine and the Trees By: Bernetta Smith My neighbor Jualine comes down the street The trees say "me oh my." When she walks by they swing, and sway when she's away. When Jualine comes down the street the…
Creak Creak
Creak Creak By: Bernetta Smith The leaking pipes at the side of the house Creak-creak while the white and black house opens for you to see it's disgusting features. I look around and the smell is not helping at…
The Church Was Quiet
The Church Was Quiet By: Faith Robinson The casket shines like the moon Their tears stain their faces as they said their last goodbye The preacher was paid as they laid the woman to rest with her family…
Fourth Ave
Fourth Ave By: Faith Robinson I walked down Forth ave and heard 2 people cussing, wearing red bandanas. I passed by Mama Blair's and smell the fried chicken being taken out the fryer. The It's Fashion Store…
Hard Work Pays Off
Hard Work Pays Off By: Faith Robinson My mom always taught me that working hard pays off in life. My mom was a black dark-skinned, Powerful woman. She listen to what you have to say and understand and…
Cousin Bill
Cousin Bill By: Corey McCall My cuzin Bill's life is miserable Because he can't go anywhere. He is like bark on a tree, never comes off. I am glad I don't got that life.
Plum Tree
Plum Tree By: Corey McCall My city is like a big plum tree There are hills, holes, and bumps everywhere. Everywhere you look you see dogs, cats, and squirrels. My city is like a big plum tree.…
Life Ain’t Happy
Life Ain't Happy By: Rikishi Simmons My life ain't happy like yours "Boy if you don't sat down in that chair!" My life ain't happy like yours I can't walk to the store like you do. My…
My Sister
My Sister By: Amari Rogers I did it just morning I ain't da one that did dat Moo, now stop playing Y'all need to sat down.
We
We By: Amari Rogers We fall down We get back up We get mad We get sad We run We play We are silly, goofy, and sometimes hard to communicate. We are all people that do the same…
I See
I See By: Amari Rogers I see drains leaking. I see grass dehydrating. I see people walking down the street as their feet go thump thump on the sidewalk. I see torn up houses I see plain play grounds…
Am I Not a Person?
Am I Not a Person? By: Amari Rogers I see how you look at me when I walk down the road. I hear how you talk about me when my backs turned. You can say anything that will…
My Beloved Diane
My beloved Diane By: La'Tavia Kelly My beloved Diane Blessed with beauty and grace that cause grown men's hearts to skip and r a c e With her many attributes, gifts, and talents She has never once seeked fortune and…
A Special Place
A Special Place By: La'Tavia Kelly There is a special place in my heart For those who have loved For those who have loved us Without question Without word or promise There is a special place where there is…
Back in the Day wasn’t no joke
Back in the Day wasn't no joke By: Tionna Brand Well, Girl I'll tell you back in the day wasn't no joke It had blood on it and ice to cool it down and whips everywhere back in the day…
Relax
Relax By: Tionna Brand No drug deals No shoot out Only a quiet neighborhood for a relaxing day on the porch
Keep It Small
Keep It Small By: Tionna Brand Keep your problem small Because I'm tired of the police driving for bad people People kids getting bited up by hungry animals I'm tired of the smoke of cigars Fills the neighborhood with it…
My special place
My Special Place by Tionna Brand My special place is my heart for my grandma The sweet smell of chocolate chip cookies One huge hug goodbye