Light and Dark Collide in my Soul by Amber Lopez

Light and Dark Collide in my Soul

A moment when I still have dreams that
Light and dark collide in my soul.
The moment when my soul wishes for
a miracle to stop it but miracles
don’t happen here.
This is a frightening place where dark rage begins to win.
The moment when the warm welcoming
light begins to get swallowed.
This place is mysterious, it constantly
changes.
There is only one thing that stays
the same, the advantage the dark
holds.
What could bring me to such a horrible place?
What could bring me to such a horrible moment?
It’s the constant false promises and lies I find
myself surrounded by.
The place where it all begins is always the same.
It all begins in the only place I find comfort
but as soon as she walks in the comfort
vanishes.
Her kind eyes drag you in but it’s just part of the
Lie.
The air around her warm and caring, it’s just another
trick to lure you in.
Her voice, the most venomous thing, implies she
cares, which makes the broken promises and lies
hurt the most.

The Perfect Two by Derrick Diaz

The Perfect Two

You are the one with the timeless beauty
the one I call my cutie.
You are my the one who keeps me on duty.You are a thief for stealing my heart
while no one else played a part
in the robbery
then it'll just be a mockery.You are the one I thought I'd never find
for being so kind
looks like I was just blind.You are the one to blame
since no others are in my brain.You won't believe what I'm about to do
I'm going scuba diving for you.You are the one the sun rises and sets for
so let's watch it together in the beautiful weather.You are the one who makes me better
I knew from the start I'm gonna get her.You are the one I want the world to see with me
to show them you are the reason I have dignity.You are my other half,
the one that always makes me laugh
and the one who taught me math
because apparently
It’s you + me
the perfect two.

Goalie by David Lehman

Goalie
It takes pain
It takes practice
It takes 120%
It takes hits that feel like piranhas on skin
It takes gear
It takes pads that cost $600.00
It takes position
It takes focus
It takes being serious
It takes being part of a team
Like a family

Trash by Aneeka Ayyar

TRASH
UGLY TRASH
In the midst of beauty
Draws attention regardless of ignorance
I see litter, trash and an ugly beast.
I wanna pick it up, but I just can’t reach.
It doesn’t belong; No, not at all.
I see flowers and plants and trees so tall.
Please don’t ruin the beauty of this all.
Or else the world may never see
Natural Beauty

My Cross by Brandon Lopez

My Cross

Jesus disappeared-
His cloth is still here.

The crown he wore
takes the position
of his head.
It makes me feels the
three nails
They crucified Jesus.

The light represents
His
Holiness.
The clouds
Represent the
Holy
Father’s
Anger.

It’s important because it shows the truth-
what Jesus is

This Aint Important by Franklin Myers

This aint important

That guy in front of the bodega is
a homeless man.
He’s on something.
Talks to himself a lot.

The parking lot is empty
At that point in time.





This store is
two blocks from my house.
It sells Lotto, tobacco, and drugs.

I don’t shop here.
Why go there, when
I’ve got food in my house?
Why would I go to some
Bodega to buy some?

This aint important…
It’s got nothing to do with me.

My Inspiration by Rodney Jean-Baptiste

My Inspiration

I wear a different pair of sneakers every day.

When I buy sneakers, I look at
Different types of color ways.

Shoes describe my personality.

My sneakers describe me-
Bright and creative.

19 pairs of shoes in
My photo.

But now,
Currently
I own
28 pairs of sneakers.

I’m trying to hit
the limit of
50.

Need more money
Buy more sneakers.

I like fashion…
The hats and sneakers show!

Sneakers are
the main thing
I focus on.

Sneakers are what
People see first!

My hats have to
Match my outfit.

When you see me:
You should look down at
my sneakers.