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…
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…
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…
You
You by Kenya Hayes Without you My night sky is Moonless Dark Frightening You’re my counselor When I have problems You understand You listen You fix it You’re generous Like an ordinary person Donating to a baby foundation You’re…
Forever Love
Forever Love by Tatiara Wooten Tell me that you love me just so I can hear it tell me that you need me make me believe it- Hold me close and never let go. Sometimes it may never be true…
Finish Strong
Finish Strong by Janna Collins When someone you love is going to leave you— There’s nothing really you can do, Plenty of miles away The thoughts that count all decay. But keep on going Don’t stop now, Keep…