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

I am just a rando I wonder if anyone knows me I hear that dude talking to that dude I see that strong dude I want to be that strong dude But I am just a rando I pretend to be famous I feel that strong dude smacking me I touch a hot dog I worry about my friends-sisters-brothers-friend’s Dog biting me I cry about not being known Because I am just a rando I understand that I may never be cool I say some stupid stuff in class I dream about that dog biting me I try to fight … Continue reading I am Just a Rando

I am Addison I wonder who I will become I hear the ocean’s song I see my love for my family I want to see the whole world I am Addison I pretend to be a powerful figure I feel proud I touch the sand on a sunset beach I worry I may fail to be a good sibling I cry to know that people hurt others I am Addison I understand I cannot be here forever I say to live to your fullest I dream to swim in the ocean’s beauty I try to be the best I can … Continue reading I am

Every morning I wake up I watch the news I see someone got hurt By gun violence Young people, old people Even kids I watch and I feel sad Wondering Wondering Will I be next? The sorrow I feel For these poor people And I hope That one day It will all end Continue reading A Sad Poem

Thank you air for keeping me alive Without you I would not survive Thank you for nice breezes You give me it in all the seasons When it’s the summer and it is hot You are the AC and give me all I’ve wrought Thank you for keeping me alive Without you, I would die Continue reading Ode to Air

I am Autumn, an amazing slay queen I wonder if everybody could be slay I hear my favorite song I see the world being so slay I want the world to see that slay is so slay I am Autumn, an amazing slay queen I pretend everybody is being so slay I feel that one day everybody can be slay I touch the word slay I worry that everybody is not slay I cry for those that aren’t slay I am Autumn, an amazing slay queen I understand everybody doesn’t want to slay I say, “You are slay” I dream … Continue reading I am Autumn

I am imaginative and silly I wonder what clouds feel like I hear songs that are stuck in my head I see myself floating around in space I don’t want to leave 321 I am imaginative and silly I pretend I can fly I touch the stars I worry when I’m alone I cry about those who have passed in my family I am imaginative and silly I understand that everyone makes mistakes I say that 321 is a really good school I dream about weird things in an imaginary world I try to do my best I hope I … Continue reading I am

You carry me on your mighty back And still I never hear a crack You carry me, Kate, Sienna, and Maisie You make it look like it’s so easy Oh, Oreo (zebra) Your stripy coat looks so shiny You always look like you’re so mighty You never fail to make me happy And you never look like you’re ratty Oh, Oreo (zebra) The first time I saw you, I knew you would be mine I looked into my neighbor’s widow And you didn’t cost a dime Continue reading Oh, Oreo (Zebra)

Oh, Buddy, without you Oh, Buddy, you’ve been there Smile, I would go wild. Since I was one and you’ve been My buddy all along Oh, Buddy if you were Not there when I was low I would’ve been down ages ago Oh, Buddy, without your comfort To lull me to sleep I would be Awake every week Continue reading Ode to Buddy

In the night a child is born Reaching For the smoggy skies And though her hopes Cannot be torn The only stars Dwell in her eyes In their crib A baby dreams Of autumn maples Sunset red And though the crimson Color beams The tree exists In just their head In the park The children call To the ghosts Of long lost flowers And though their voices sing To them all, Nature has already lost Its powers For in the night A child is born Reaching For the smoggy skies And yes, her hope Will not be torn For our … Continue reading A Child Is Born

A flip A swip How I love to read A wave From you to me If I could Then I would Read, read, read What would I do without you? I would not read, read, read Oh, books You make me feel Better than a warm meal Oh, books I remember Oh, books Read your story to me Continue reading Ode to Reading

I am a piano player I wonder if I can learn a new song I hear a piano song I see a piano keyboard I want to learn a new piano song I am a piano player I pretend to be a good piano player I fell off a piano chair I touch the piano keyboard I worry about the new song I cry because I didn’t manage to learn a new song I am still a piano player I understand that I still need to study A lot to play the piano well I say to myself that I … Continue reading I am

I am a sparrow I wonder how high I can fly I hear the songs of my kin as they swoop around me I see a tree bearing ripe fruit I want to soar high I am a sparrow I pretend I am a graceful eagle I feel I could glide over the tallest of mountains I touch the clouds on windy days I worry that when the wind dies down I will plunge into valleys below I cry when the wind under my companions’ wings dies They struggle to regain their balance I am a sparrow I understand there … Continue reading I am

Oh, joy I hear sounds Of laughter Giddy And of happy times Oh, joy You are the feeling of Happy Grateful Thankful Like I am weightless in the air Oh, joy Without you I would be a husk Yearning to breathe To be alive again A life without you is a life not worth living! Continue reading Ode to Fun