BEE

Bee buzz buzz in the sky. Will they fly? They move their wings in the sky. They fly so cool in the sky. They get food, too Continue reading BEE

My Heart Is a Gorilla

There are days that I am Levi And days when I am not My heart is a gorilla swinging in the morning And a bird hiding at night If only I could swing in the morning I would be free If only I could let go of death I would be the happiest gorilla Dad, this poem is for you To love is to be the happiest gorilla Continue reading My Heart Is a Gorilla

So Much Poverty

Poverty here Poverty there Poverty here and there Poverty is almost everywhere People on the street Begging in need When I walk by thinking, “I have a home And he does not. I have food, And he does not.” It’s painful to see A man living in poverty While others are living fancy. Continue reading So Much Poverty

Where I’m From

Where I’m from I get all the attention I get ice cream and sometimes he gets a lick The feeling of happiness surrounds me While whatever surrounds him Is the smell of MY ice cream I’m from a whole lot of “Mom can we get ramen?” I’m from even more of “I’m going out with friends to Starbucks, I’ll be back later or maybe tomorrow!” Where I’m from, it’s boba on the daily. It’s at friends’ houses and “The big game” Is how my family says “Twister” With an 11-year old, a 10-year old, and a 6-year old When people … Continue reading Where I’m From

Where I’m From

I’m from lighting candles and eating my mom’s challah Dad saying the brachas Moroccan food on the dinner table Feeling loads of joy Like happiness spreading all over the place My baby sister making a mess all over the carpet Me and my other sister talking about our day at school Feeling the good family bonding time Feeling close to my religion and heritage I’m from watching Sanrio (anime) episodes on YouTube Buying Sanrio merch at Daiso (a shop) in Industry City Excited to buy something new Putting on my My Melody accessories And other Sanrio merch Watching Demon Slayer … Continue reading Where I’m From

My Boring Life

My boring life is oh, so dull. Nothing interesting at all. Slaying dragons isn’t fun And casting spells is kind of dumb. Fighting monsters in the dark? No, that’s not cool at all. Bring zombies from the dead? No, I did that yesterday. Make some alligator soup? No, that’s something I can’t do. Maybe I should save the world? No, that’s something way too dull. Make an army of a million ghosts? No, I already have one of those. Pull a sword from a stone? No, I’ve already done that one. Now you see my life’s so dull. Nothing interesting … Continue reading My Boring Life

Book

Knowledge is the key to a room and the lock is a book. Turn into it and you’ll be hooked forever. The clean fresh smell of . . . paper. The one book you take a glimpse at is the part you can’t take your eyes off it. Flip flip flip flip flip I’m zooming like as fast as lightning speed and nothing can stop me . . . . . . . . . and then I stop. I check the clock . . . time flies when you’re reading like playing video games. So tip top tip top … Continue reading Book

Dance

Dance is soaring through the air like a bird coming out of your cage free to live. Free to twist and turn in anyway you can, dance is a second language for emotions, and life. Not caring what other people think of you, you can’t see or hear them with the steps you do over and over again, ringing in your head. The life you bring onto the floor. Seeing more dance. Continue reading Dance

Calculator

Smart as Einstein Cool as the ocean More numbers than pi I don’t know why. How does it have more digits than pi? A little metal toy Is smarter than you It knows what 4,029 x 3,124 is It can do that in a second Calculators are cool If you have it There goes the hard work of doing it on paper Just put in those numbers It’s easy as pie 0123456789 Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Decimals Percentage, and exponents But it can only go so high before it says error The terror of seeing a error is scary That … Continue reading Calculator

Art, Thank You

Art is relaxing, I always do it. When I’m bored, I grab my pencil and I start sketching. On the sketchbook my relatives bought me. “What should I draw?” I thought. “A flower would be nice.” When I pick up my pencil, the pencil dances across the sketchbook. My career is art. And I’m also made up of art. Continue reading Art, Thank You

Rat Went Splat

The train goes choo choo! Driving over tracks running over rats it goes really fast. Once I saw a rat, it was running fast, then a train came by, and the rat went splat, splat, splat! I was really sad, I felt really bad, but then I saw a rat, it was the rat’s friend, but he will soon be dead. Continue reading Rat Went Splat

Automatic Door

The automatic door Opening and closing Glides away like a flying bird Left to right Lets people in places easier Thinking that there’s a human Opening and closing the door And then I realize, that’s too hard It probably goes on its own like a machine So many people walking in and out The door opens and closes a lot! Opening, closing, opening, and closing I see it SO many times I might have a headache Continue reading Automatic Door

Me

My name is AZ Today I feel like a sleepy human Sleeping in a bed Sometimes I am a sloth Sometimes I am a duck But I am always a human I ask the world, “Why can’t we choose poems we want to do?” And the answer is: sleepy human. ._. Continue reading Me

Taylor Swift

Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift, you are amazing A feminist You stand for what’s right You are strong A mastermind You guide the way for many brave women to come When I see you I float into a lavender haze My brother says you need to calm down But I like being loud You don’t seem like the anti-hero When I first heard you, I was changed Long story short, I am a huge Swiftie My message in a bottle says, “Even if it takes 13 years I will go to a concert.” Continue reading Taylor Swift

Ode to Melanie Martinez

Oh, Melanie Martinez you walk into a dark room and you shine like the sun in the sky Your music makes my ears say wow every album you make makes new memories I am jumping all the time, I can’t wait to see you June 28th This is a gift from the world, without you my life would not be complete Continue reading Ode to Melanie Martinez

I Love My Cat

Playing with you is the best it’s fun and silly you running in the night so quiet, so graceful I’ve had you since I was three you were shy at first, but now we’re friends when I see you, I smile I hear you purr like a lawn mower you smell like kibble life would be so boring without you Continue reading I Love My Cat

Boba!

Oh, Boba! The little black pearls so sweet and divine Like chocolate chips of mine So sweet and fine Oh, Boba! Life without you is like A cigarette without a lighter Life without you is like A book without pages Oh, Boba! When I see you I feel my stomach doing flips You smell like Clouds in my dreams You taste like Chocolate chips of mine! Continue reading Boba!

Where I’m From

I am from cat fur drifting around and broken toys next to my bed I am from Cup Noodles and Annie’s Mac n’ Cheese I am from the smell of steak and salmon being cooked in the kitchen I am from France and New York I am from drinking apple cider I am from bunk beds, small tables, and messy cabinets I am from sunflowers and roses. I am from traveling to our cousins every holiday I am from, “Go play piano!” and “Cook rice!” I am from hoodies and sneakers I am from colorful plushies and pillows I am … Continue reading Where I’m From

My Dog

I miss your smell of wet grass from off leash I miss your voice like a deep bark I miss your paws like sticky dirt lying in the field But, I know living means grieving And I want to live, I want to grieve And you, Wilder, I want you to be my loving dog Go be my loving dog. Continue reading My Dog

I Am From

I am from a Katz poster and a whole lot of dog fur I am from Nature Valley bars and Trader Joe’s yogurt I am from the smell of skincare and homemade tacos I am from pizza, and popsicles on hot afternoons I am from roughhousing with Molly and Archie barking on the balcony I am from plants and flowers and mini trees I am from my grandmas kitchen on Rosh Hashanah I am from “What’s for dinner?” and “Archie stop it!” I am from changing leaves and honking horns I am from Molly and Archie I am from splitting … Continue reading I Am From

I Am From My Bed

I am from my bed I am from the soft pillow where I rest my head I am from waking up heavy as lead I am from stacks of books I’ve read I am from sleeping full & fed I am from the starry night I am from the morning light I am from waking up to blurry sight I am from my flashlight I am from my dog bites I am from wishing on a star I am from sleeping in my car I am from sleeping through the night I am from being woken up by my mum … Continue reading I Am From My Bed

Me!

I am from too many game’s, forts in our yard, and posters everywhere. I am from organic everything, Annie’s Mac & Cheese, GoGo Squeez Applesauce, and healthy gummies. I am from the smell of ant repellant, pine trees, and my grandpa’s cooking. I am from Squam lake, the Simpson block parties, and the tent in my backyard. I am from Grand Dudes cooking, Van Leeuwen, and Amy’s pizza. I am from the third blue house, holiday decorations all year round, and that one snowflake sticker that refuses to fall. I am from the immortal trees I live with, and the … Continue reading Me!

The Cheetah In Me

No one knows the cheetah that runs in me No one knows my heart is burning in flames I carry through the grass towards the forest But I do. I do. I will wake today and stop my tears I will walk today to the fields I will run until I cry the pain out Cheetah cheetah cheetah run run run Continue reading The Cheetah In Me

I Am From

I am from a basketball hoop in my room. I am from Nike and Zara. I am from my mom’s cooking. I am from Hamptons, Brooklyn and Jamaica. I am from chicken nuggets and fries. I am from the roses in the front of my house. I am from a Virgil Abloh sweatshirt. I am from Jagwar. I am from getting hit in the head with a golf club. I am from a stuffed animal. Continue reading I Am From

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

I am from gameboys, stuffies, and my dog. I am from Niagara falls, Maryland, and camping. I am from wet dog, mac n’ cheese, key lime pie, green bean casserole, bagels, and oranges. I am from bunk beds, TV, stairs, couches, and people. I am from strawberries, Steve, flamingo rose, and squirrel. I am from cookouts, family reunions, Coney Island, and Georgia. I am from, “OW!”, “YAY!”, “STOP!” “Pleeeeease?,” “thank you,” and “sorry.” I am from the hole in the grass and the endless road. I am from animal shirts with custom patches on them. I am from Vivi and … Continue reading Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Dear Liberty

Dear Liberty, Where have you been? Your robes of grass Brightening immigrants’ minds Your fiery torch, bright as the sun That ships look up to for guidance Where are you from? What was France like? Dear Liberty, Where are you now? Your throne of jade Facing New York City, millions of people And your brothers The Freedom Tower And the Empire State Building All the citizens gaze at you in awe Where do you stand? What is your position? Dear Liberty, Where are you going? Continue reading Dear Liberty

Al Di La

Oh, Al Di La You have such pretty colors yellow, red You smell like a million flowers in the summer Your pasta is the best You make me feel so delightful You sound like fire in the stove Pots and pans banging against each other I hear the sizzling pasta in the pan People chattering in the dining room Smooth, hot, and delicious When I see you light up like a candle in the dark room When I hear you I know the kitchen is cooking Tagliatelle, steak, and saltimbocca You smell like the most rich ragù You taste freshly … Continue reading Al Di La

Eben

Eyes like the ocean Smile brighter than the sun Hair smooth as silk A voice with melody And a laugh that only holds happiness Hands to the softest touch A hug with forever love A kiss with a promise to love forever and never let go. Continue reading Eben

The Tall Green Lady

Dear Lady Liberty, You stand tall for everyone. You are always green. Green as can be. You are greener than the forests you hide. Your flame lights the way For the people who hide in the dark. You are the light That many people have never seen before. You stand tall For every immigrant that comes through your path. But you also walk. Walk to the waters that have never been seen before. Walk to the places that are different than others. You, Lady Liberty, Are the light that everyone hopes to be. Continue reading The Tall Green Lady

This Is Me

There are days when I feel me And there are days where I feel like I am not there My heart is an illusion walking Trying to find a place where I am home And if my home is no where All around me is walls of ice Closing in all through the dark night Freezing me to the ground But I’ll never give up hope That will never go up in smoke Cuz my hopes as strong as oak And I’ll get back up again Trying to run back home again Trying to run back home If I fall … Continue reading This Is Me

My Name Is Tavin

Today I feel like a moldy car driving in the apartment some times I am a bomb sometimes I am a gun but always I am addicted I ask the world what did you have for breakfast and the answer is a moldy car Continue reading My Name Is Tavin

Football

Wow, football Football is fun Football is in the sun A football is brown like a burger bun I like football I bike to play football I ask Mike to play football I love football I think football is cool I think football is the best sport I THINK FOOTBALL IS THE BEST!!! Continue reading Football