Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2012 | Page 71

Level 6 io Poem B Yisley Persistent, generous, resourceful, sympathetic Granddaughter of Celia Lover of my dog, Alice Lover of my grandmother Lover of my mom Who feels optimistic, happy confident, sometimes sad, fortunate Who needs to be a professional, one day to find the right person to marry, and finally to buy a huge house Who gives love, is generous with the other people who need me, is graceful with god Who fears being lonely, losing my mom, dismissing time Who would like to see my jiffy, clever, lovely, beautiful twin sister again: we were like two drops of water; she was my best friend; and for me, I still miss her, even though she lives in my heart Who would also like to see again my father, whom I lost when I was a little girl and whom I still miss with all my heart, even though I am sure he still protects me from heaven. Resident of 13th St. NW, Washington, DC Henrique Yisley Henrique Teacher: Christopher Ladd, AM 71