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

The huge crashing waves next to the beautiful sea have swept me away Continue reading Waves

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 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 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

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!

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 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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

The rain coming down Dropping, splashing, a puddle A puddle in rain Continue reading Drop Drop Drop

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

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

Waiting for tests For immigrants You help people From other countries To the United States Immigrants go through gates They go to welcoming gates Even though they’re in different countries. They still feel h-a-p-p-i-n-e-s-s! Continue reading Ellis Island

The waterfall flows light Shining, glistening water Birds chirp, wind blows hard Continue reading Waterfall