Poetry
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Oregon by Jojo Holman
Oregon. Between heaven and earth is this land, This amazing state is where I will forever stand. Past the city streets Through the suburbs Lined with trees By the farms growing wheat And over mountain majesties Past 2 beaches salt and fresh Before i stopped to take a rest I still don’t know where i’d…
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My Experience At Valley High School by Jojo Holman
My experience at valley high school is more than cool. This poem is going to be about more than just school. I started out new and very blue. I was lost and tossed. I needed a fresh start not knowing it would change my heart. Valley changed me, It made me see. What wonders it…
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“I’m a masterpiece of chaos…” by Avalynn Kelley
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“The sky above…” by Avalynn Kelly
The sky above captures a beauty in light But sometimes more sublime in the night Forever changing, yet stays enchanting In soft, silent stars or clouds gently slanting In cold, falling rain or in skies calm and wide, ever feeling it holds Is never disguised.
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Falling Action by Finn Argyle
I didn’t understand that my story was continuing for a reason I didn’t realize that my series would be more than 14 seasons I wanted out of the book, wanted the story to end But my character is immortal because of a friend I realized that there won’t always be a happy ending I realized…
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John Pork (sad) by Lizz Hatt
Looking down at the puddles rain made I can’t help but see your face, Taken from us too soon, John pork why Why must you be gone forever I often think about what life would’ve been like if you were still around But all it does is remind me of the good times. John pork…
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“Like the sun, both fierce and bright,” by Colby Smith
Like the sun, both fierce and bright, I gaze at you until I lose my sight, Fading as the day into night, Yet in your arms, I find my light. For love, though blind you give me sight, I hold you near, in you I find the strength to conquer fear. Unskilled in life I…
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“Some souls speak with no words said” by Avalynn Kelley
Some souls speak with no words said, the ones who show love through action when others have fled. They are the animals— the ones who sit with you when you cry, who watch you grow, and never leave your side. My love for animals will always be ongoing, because at my lowest, I didn’t receive…
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“The silence” by Avalynn Kelley
The silence The chatter, the noise, the breathing. The eyes, the smiles, the people pretending to be what they project. I look around in a room full of souls, and though the uproar surrounds me, the silence in my head is the loudest sound. The emptiness in my chest is what I push away, yet…
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“My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty.” by Avalynn Kelley
My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty. My mind flickers to the boy who once held my heart so gently. The romance- the holding doors, the buying flowers. I’m starting to think it’s all a scheme, because every time, my mind is manipulated, and my heart bleeds. Boy after boy, I get a…
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Whispers Between the Graves (by Peyton Christensen)
Love and dying stroll hand in hand,Footsteps fading into sand.One a whisper, smooth and sweet,The different cold, but bittersweet. I cherished you once, in mild so fair,Beneath the sun, without a care.Now shadows stretch in which roses grew,Yet still, my coronary heart belongs to you. Death kindly knocked on your door.Nothing more, just took your…
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“Lost and Wondering” by Peyton Christensen
I go a route I’m unfamiliar with, through dense forests with chilly winds. The trees lean in and murmur, whispering softly, yet they are not seen. The moon is hidden deep behind a haze, and the once-bright stars have lost their position. No connected thread, no map, no guide, merely the unspoken words’ echoes. My…
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“Whispers In the Dark” by Peyton Christensen
A voice in my ear, a whisper of anxiety, Calm but unrelenting, stoking my anxiety. It threads itself through my mind like a dark thread, transforming my anxieties into fearsome beasts. My heart beats too quickly and frantically, trapped in a future that is too similar to the past. In my thoughts, a thousand “what-ifs”…
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“On overthinking” by Peyton Christensen
And Peyton spoke asking, “Speak to us on overthinking” And I answered saying When the world pulls away in the calm of the night, my mind turns into a restless ocean, with every wave representing a query and every ripple representing a doubt. I construct towers of speculation and imagined anxieties one after the other,…
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Wistful (by Leo Collotzi)
Time and time again, I find myself hoping For something very grand Like I have the sun at my command Every star shines for me And the world is at peace And I’m not broken anymore There is so much to explore I find that I wonder About every little thing When my great day…
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Whispers of Silence by Remi Reeves
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Whispers of the Storm
Whispers of the Stormsnowflakes fall one by one,silent whispers in the night,unique and fragile yet so bright,beneath the weight of quiet skies,their beauty hides the wind and lies,much like the storms within our world,where hidden battles slowly rise.but as the dawn sheds light ahead,they freeze and stay, and undoubtedly fade.a dance as the darkness stayed,to…
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Porphyria’s Heartbreak
In this epic poem, Leo Collatzi puts a new spin on the Robert Browning poem, Porphyria’s Lover. The narrator of Browning’s poem is unable to cope with his emotions and wants to preserve a perfect moment, as a result, he kills his lover, Porphyria. Leo writes their poem from the heartbreaking perspective of Porphyria herself,…
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LLA by Envy Ray
In a world that once shimmered, vibrant, and boldNow silence whispers, a story untold.What was once so full of life, now ice cold,Echoes of laughter, once were memories of gold.Untold in the shadows where warmth used to lie,Time drifts on like a soft sighing cry,Beneath the cold slab where his quiet soul lies.In the embrace…
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do YOU see YOUR FUTURE by Walker Summers
Hmmmm mmhhhhmmmmmm people talk shit bout me, why I couldn’t tell you if I tried, Deep down I know it ain’t right, I already know what goes down, been there done that, It’s whatever ’cause I’ll always fight back. They got no clue what’s in the eye of the future, It’s so good can’t even…
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Peace at Last by Walker Summers
Gentle, I always wondered this feeling, felt like I’d never find it, Till you came along, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. My past didn’t matter to you, I know this time it’s different, Finally, I get a refreshment, a moment of pure contentment. That girl, so special, she’s divine… shit, she gotta be…
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Angel by Jei Enloe
You called me your angelAnd you thought i could save youYou couldn’t see the hell behind my eyesAnd it drew you in closer Your heart has been hardenedBy years of hidingFar from the truthBelieving you are invincible Remember, a pretty faceDoesn’t always mean a pretty soulHearts are hauntedBy ghosts of a foggy past You called…
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Three Points of View: a sequence of poems by Aracali Ramirez, Envy Ray, and Jei Enloe
Closer to Me by Envy Ray I walk fast, head down, feeling the weight, Like everyone’s watching, deciding my fate. I feel like I’m always one step behind, Like I don’t belong, no matter how hard I try. My body’s a battle I never sought, Wide shoulders and edges I’ve always fought. The mirror, a…
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What Nature is for Us
Nature is the physical world and everything in it. It’s fresh, open, a slow breeze, and warm sun. It’s like a big box of crayons. The wind is rustling the leaves of the trees and the birds are singing alone, as I walk through the forest listening to nature’s song. God created beauty and the…
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The Journey by Envy Ray
In halls where laughter twirls and dreams take flight.We navigate the shadows that hide from the light.Each step is a puzzle; a twist and a turn.With teachers guidance like stars we take what we learn. Through whispers of hope and tears that may fall.We find strength in our stories united, we stand tall.Though some days…
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Princess Ana by Araceli Ramirez
My best friend yet almost my enemyHow good it seems yet how sick I feelHow silent it is but makes me screamHow confident I am until it sneaks up on meHow many calories?I take a marker to my sides, a few more repsIt’s not all as bad as it seemsI must restrict but cant let…
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beautiful moments by Jei Enloe
have you ever noticed how the fog seems to trap the light every headlight every street lamp their light hangs in the fog and i move through a moment trapped in time when the rain starts i don’t feel so alone nature cries with me she’s imperfect and we cry together until the storm clears…
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Shawty by Walker Summers
You so fine, shining brighter than a dime, in my pocket I wanna take our hearts and just lock it In Hot like a dumpster fire except I could never throw you in the Bin All it took was that first text Hit me like a shot through the chest Luckily I got that bulletproof…
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Prescription Cover – Avaya Sterrett
We are misunderstood by what they only see,forteens the burdens can be immense,Prescriptions that embrace a fragile defense. Just a young adult trying to seek for compassion,A shadow of smoke flows like the sea to ease the pain , And allow minds to wanderfree,Not forfun orthoughtless flights, But to sail our minds through the darkest…
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The Beauty of Everyday – Livvy Wilkinson
It is easy to overlook the beauty that surrounds us in the simplicity of everyday moments. The magic found in mundane routines is often taken for granted. From your favorite coffee shop releasing their spring menu on a day you need a pick me up to your boyfriend stopping on the side of the road…
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Whispers of Rain – Liv Wilkinson
Let it pour, let it fall I will soak it up all in one Each drop from natures gift Carrying a secret from her sky Telling tales as they drop by Kissing the earth with tender care A quenching thirst, a love affair In every drop, a story not told As they fall, a tale…
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Alone in April – Grace Kasanos
I miss the sand The vastness of the land I wouldn’t think you’d understand Never meant to be tamed Feeling ashamed of my mind Thoughts that can’t be explained The blackest sheep in the herd My words never understood Forever wishing you could Trying to find the right thing Is this just another fling Will…
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LOL – Grace Kasanos
I’ve used all of my juice I am a nub of chalk A dried up marker I live among piles of clothes The weight of my guilt pressing down on my chest I look out the glass to the moon I wonder if I will see you soon I remember being small, up on my…
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The impact of you – Grace Kasanos
Slow from the start, talking in halls and bathroom stalls. May preludes the summer days, abandoned in a haze. Summer breeze, shaded by the trees. Picnics in the park and sidewalk chalk. School begins again, and I need a friend. I felt so alone until the sun had shone. Your spirit has warmed my soul.…
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Number One by: Ricky J.Roc
Colonies of ants-burying the dead Gaggles of geese-fly further together Schools of fish-follow their neighbors Swarms of bees-pollinating flowers Packs of wolves-howling at the moon Herds of elephants-marching trunk to tail Pods of whales-speaking through their songs Gangs of people: Singing and dancing Screaming and crying Hugging and kissing I think that it is cool…
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“growing without” by Grace Kasanos
Personal growth is hard I’m still angry I’m still sad How could you be so dumb I cannot grow without How can I reach the milestones of life without you by my side I see your face when I am on a drive, I try not to cry How can grow when you aren’t here…
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“Personal Growth” by Grace Kasanos
Personal Growth Personal growth is starting to wash your dishes right after you are finished with them personal growth is grabbing more toilet paper when you notice it is running low personal growth is getting out of bed long enough to take a shower personal growth is eating even when it feels like its gonna…
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“The Summer Sun” by Grace Kasanos
Summer time is near and it’s my body fear Lumps and bumps, rolls and more I can’t stand to bare Why is there hair , why am I here, why does my skin stay fair. This life is unfair. Skin and bones i wish i didn’t feel as heavy as stone I know i know…
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Our Story by Grace Kasanos
Cupcakes Burns Bandaids Monday Tuesday forever and always First times and small lies Sneaking out and running wild Forever smiles /. For a while we were never apart Moving states Thought it would be the hardest part Far apart but still in touch I flew to you in hopes to cure my autumn flush Late…