I am from the skull of a squirrel souvenir. I am from lobster from Lobster Pound in Red Hook. I am from pancake smells in the morning making me happy. I am from Russia in my country house where we kill guinea pigs with bear traps. I am from granny’s warm stew. Continue reading I Am From

Go away, go away snow flowers blooming sprouting and showing Goodbye winter goodbye cold hello spring Birds chirping singing and flying new birds born hundreds, thousands and millions of colors colors of the rainbows, colors of everything stop hibernating wake up upon the flowers warmer for everything come back from the south you birds Spring, spring, spring I love spring. Continue reading Spring

The cold wavy theater with my legs and arms moving like a sloth. Running across the slippery floor from my sweat dripping all over. Listening carefully like an elephant with the biggest ears. I feel like I’m boiling in the oven for hours. Trying to do the biggest move and NOT falling. Loud music blasting in my ear feeling like my ear is beating with the drum in the music at the end of the performance I hear clapping everywhere getting flowers from My family and hugs I’m really happy that my performance went well. I was pretty scared but … Continue reading Dancing

I won a game on Fortnite, I was walking down a hill with weapons in my inventory. I saw a choppa flying through the air, I shot at it. The pilot switched seats, he thought if he fell onto the hill he would be fine, but he was not And I got the win. Continue reading A Small Moment Win

going through the forest breaking vines and leaves as I go curious what’s out there I might never know Stepping in crumbling leaves as I step better watch my step I never know you might step on a snake I don’t think it would be happy and if I do I’m in for a surprise Continue reading Exploring the Forest

Once again pulled off the shelf. Anger inside me stirs. Day after day Week after week Continuously fidgeted without a break. Noisy clicking of buttons and levers feeling tired but keeps going Just waiting for noise to end when the batteries die again. Continue reading Xbox controller

The restaurant is cold and windy I’m waiting for the food I go over to the dock, I see the ocean its as blue as the sky I walk off the dock, onto the beach I can feel the beach’s sand going through my toes It feels like Montauk nothing feels better than walking on the beach with no shoes The food finally comes It tastes like the ocean lobster, fresh like I just caught it I love lobster from Montauk, mainly all lobster Continue reading Lobster

I am from my bed warm and comfy like a hot summer day I am from coffee brewing in the mornings and late morning crepes I am from “ARCHIE! Stop barking!!” and “I’m hungry!” I am from my first stuffed animal old and tattered I am from the smell of burning candles from Hannukah I am from my country house old but bold I am from the smell of flowers from my overly crowded garden I am from my sister never smiling for pictures I am from Mom and Dad quiet, Archie and Molly always loud Continue reading I Am From

As the living flames of the hearth die out As the morning doves start singing The groundhog comes to and sees its shadow The bears come out to see the sun As sunlight warms the morning bringing out life Sunlight reflects off the water Herds of birds come back from winter migration The bees buzz as the flowers bloom and the birds sing their harmonious tune The green color returns from its sleep You wake up to the tapping of the woodpecker’s beak The trees are blooming, the skies are shining as bright as your heart today The rabbits are … Continue reading The Start of Spring

Lavender, rosemary, and sage Dandelions, daisies, and and marigolds too Flowers different shades of green, yellow, and blue Herbs like thyme and sumac Vegetables like carrots and broccoli Fruits like tangerines Continue reading Blossoms

Splash I’m taking a bath My mom’s tongue licking me BOOM she’s gone she’s out of sight I’m scared in the grass all by myself somethings watching me and then no more than my flesh and the predator. Continue reading Baby Deer

I am dribbling up the court I drop a three-pointer and then another one and another one. I am heating up Someone needs to pour water over my head. I won the game my team! Continue reading The 3 Point Chaos

I climb up the mud-drenched rock slipping every once and a while tiny lizards dodging my hands looking for the best sun-bathing seat birds chirping in the sun-licked trees singing a song that was lost long ago squirrels hurrying, stashing acorns into their nests for fall is here toads getting ready to freeze isolated from the world I reach the top and gasp for in front of me is a forest gleaming with green is it a dream? what have I seen? did I succeed? my words drowning out like water in a cloud precipitating the forest just calling my … Continue reading The Hike

barking at the door when you get home from school running around like a race car fluffy like a new stuffed toy or a fluffy blanket running like crazy in the morning but eyes closed at night super cute and nice but when you’re gone, she’ll rip your shoes at night. Continue reading My Dog Penny

Spring has sprung! There is fresh air in my lung I will tell you what is blooming Baby birds You say new words Summer’s looming A new year A new peer Don the t-shirts, now Spring recital People cheering Take a bow Flowers here No more fear It is happening Fuchsia and Crabapples On the plants, dew dapples It is SPRING! Continue reading Spring!

I smell the coffee Mmm I see pink drink it costs $5 cha-ching Slurpppp. Buzz buzz click click slide ding out of Starbucks down down down the pink drink goes. Continue reading Walking Into Starbucks

I wake up in the morning hearing “Da da” I walk across the hall into my brother’s room. “da da da da” I hear There he is wrapped in a little bundle like a burrito. I pick him up “Oli” he says I love him he loves me! Continue reading My Bro

lobster to fish to shrimp rice as white as snow a journey of flavors in your mouth seaweed soft as silk ginger sweet as sugar wasabi spicy as jalapeno lots of components to make the perfect bite to give your tongue a delight Continue reading Sushi

I am from the sound of Rubik’s cubes turning. I am from Adidas sweaters and Nike shoes. I am from the sound of scrambled eggs in the morning. I am from Florida and Wyoming having fun. I am from eggs, chicken and tomatoes. I am from posters, Legos and Rubik’s cubes all in my room. I am from plants and flowers in the park. I am from the smell of pine trees on Christmas morning. I am from “come upstairs right now!” I am from the screeching in Brooklyn like the sound of nails on a chalkboard. I am from … Continue reading I Am From

I am from my TV making noises around my room I am from my Nintendo switch and my computer I am from popcorn popping on the ground I am from the smell of my baby sister’s diaper I am from Massachusetts and New York I am from goldfish and chocolate I am from my bunk bed that smells like my brother’s armpits I am from green plants and spiky plants around my house I am from eating pepperoni pizza I am from “life ain’t fair” I am from trash and rodents on the street I am from my green coat … Continue reading I Am From

I am forever. I am also never. For I am truly clever. But I am nobody. And yet I am everybody. You might not think much of me, but just you wait and you will see. For I control you, but also bow before you. I’ll slip through your fingers, the feeling still lingers, I’ll say to you, “It’s the end for you too.” You might be spared, even though you’ll get gray-haired. Continue reading Time

Buses are cool Buses rule I ride buses to go to school Trains are cool Trains rule I ride trains to go to school Buses are fast Almost as fast as me on my bike Buses help me get to class Trains are fast Almost as fast as me on my scooter Buses help me get to class Buses and trains are cool Buses and trains rule Buses and trains are da best Continue reading Buses and Trains

I am from fluffy teddy bears in many colors I am from hearing kids playing at the park I am from the breeze from my open window I am from hoarding rocks from my rock collection while I think about camp I am from the smell of my dad cooking pizza for my family for dinner I am from my mom cooking Chinese shrimp in shrimp sauce I am from celebrating the holidays with my uncles, aunts and cousins Continue reading I Am From

Cherry blossoms snowing down my street I step outside and drink in the bright sun I take a breath of the fresh air outside I hold my nose. Take a leap and jump into the refreshing pool water Bees buzzing around my flowers Out the window is some rain It’s another spring day. Look a rainbow. Spring is finally here as colorful as the rainbow in the sky. Spring has sprung! Continue reading Spring Sights