I am a girl

by Ola Mae N-J

I am a girl and people shame me on that .

I am a girl and people blame me on that.

I am a girl but do I want to be?

people make me feel blue.

skirts, short tops, yellow, purple, and pink shoes,

I go to the mall and try coming out,

 but no one notices how I feel like goo.

sweats, hoodies jackets to,

I guess I am cool and don't have to be new.

Light

by Josie M.

Light

Different light and 

it just might 

make you feel like a kite

sunlight is warm familiar and natural

moon light,crisp cool night mirrors sunlight

warm light, with its orange tinge 

reminds me of a theater before the binge

Blue light, makes things unseen reveal itself

in the most extraordinary way

little light, makes me want to lay

cool light, makes me concentrate and feel fresh

almost like i'm looking through mesh

then the light of love makes me feel so grateful

I almost can't explain

the light light of pain makes me feel ashame

then I only want to feel reassured 

and it feels like its reaching into my heart

the light of ill makes me cough

and the taste of tart medicine seeping down my throat

the light of calm is like drifting in a small boat

and keeping it all to myself

Light, light shine oh so bright

The Winner

by Liam K.

As I dribble down the court so fast, 

The basketball speed is an awesome blast. 

I drive for the hoop, I swish and swoosh,

A buzzer beater! I give a victorious hoot.

I take my aim and shoot from the line. 

For an easy two points and a victory sign. 

Free throws I make; more points I gain, 

The crowd erupts with joy and cheer.

Streaking passedm my legs a blur, 

People cheer while they watch and observe. 

Diving down low I spin through the air, 

To score a win and excite the whole square. 

Basketball offers me a symphony of sound, 

And the feeling of success that's won all around.

With a slam of the ball and a cheer in the stands,

My spped and finesse always in command.

I will remember...

By Ayla J.

I will remember Rosa Parks every time I take a seat 

I’ll think of Martin Luther King jr. every time people hear me speak 

I’ll think of Hillary Clinton every time I’m overheard 

And I’ll remember Mahatma Gandhi every time my future seems blurred I will remember Nelson Mandela when I push forward 

I will remember Kamila Harris when my society's future is altered 

I’ll remember Barack Obama when I feel our scars start to heal 

And I will think of Abraham Lincoln when I have to deal with a crazy ordeal I’ll remember Albert Einstein when I make a new discovery 

And I will remember Harriet Tubman when I help others with their journey I’ll think of Helen Keller when I feel things with the heart 

And I will remember Isaac Newton when I figure out something quite smart I’ll think of Frederick Douglass when I stand up for what’s right 

And I’ll think of Amelia Earhart when I lift into flight 

I will remember Buddha when I feel at peace 

And I’ll remember Malala Yousafzai when I feel like I’m finally starting to make a crease I’ll remember Anne Frank when I feel like I have to hide 

And I will think of this world because here my opportunities are wide

Hope 

By Dimitri K.

Hope is like a new day 

And a fresh new spray. 

Hope is like a light 

And a won fight. 

Hope is like a friendly ghost 

And a broken post. 

Hope is like a bubble 

And not being in trouble. 

Hope is like a perfect pitch 

And a shallow ditch. 

Hope is like perfection 

And a man to give directions. 

Hope is like an awesome rap 

And a treasure map. 

Hope is like an amazing dance 

And a winning chance.