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Poetry
Family by Ariana Aikman
Forever there for you --even through your mistakes.
Always there to make you smile --even when you feel sad.
Making you feel special --even when you believe you are not.
Inspiring you to be your true self --even when you doubt yourself
Love you despite your flaws --even if you have many.
You will always have family by your side --even when you think you are alone.
Odysseus by Ayden Snyder
There once was a man who fought in Troy,
who decided to invade in a wooden horse toy.
After triumph they landed on an isle.
They were stuck in a cyclops' cave for a while.
In the underworld, Odysseus needed to see a prophet,
when they do, their friends' freedom will profit.
When he got past all the dangers,
he found his home was full of strangers.
Above the Clouds by Bella Dombroski
Entering a dream while
Lying above the clouds,
Like a colorful scheme.
A daily regime
Bursting through a crowd while
Entering a dream.
Nothing is as it seems, and
Music becomes so loud
Like a colorful scheme.
Almost like blasphemy
Walking around so proud while
Entering a dream.
Walking on a balance beam, and
Entering places you’re not allowed
Like a colorful scheme.
Then, it begins to rip at the seams--
This place you are unallowed while
Entering a dream
Like a colorful scheme.
Almost like blasphemy
Walking around so proud while
Entering a dream.
Walking on a balance beam, and
Entering places you’re not allowed
Like a colorful scheme.
Then, it begins to rip at the seams--
This place you are unallowed while
Entering a dream
Like a colorful scheme.
Cats and Mice by Grace Perry
Cats and mice run about,
Causing a ruckus here throughout.
Swastikas gleam in the dark cats’ eyes,
Finding prey through racist lies.
Mice hide in tiny holes,
Lest they be caught by Nazi patrols.
Maniacal laughter echoes around,
As more and more mice are put in the ground.
Six million lives are the price,
In this game of cats and mice.
Nature by Elisa Moscone
Feel the wind as it blows through your hair
The drizzle of rain falls without care.
Listen closely to the loud thunder rumble
The lightning scatters in a mixed jumble.
Feel the wet grass beneath your feet
The bugs beside you think you’re neat!
The earth revolves and life goes on
But nature still loves you from dusk to dawn.
The life around you, through good and bad,
Will never give up on you- not even a tad.
Feel no sorrow, no sadness, nor pain
Just listen to nature and its delightful rain.
Nature is filled with life and peace
And this sweet feeling will never cease.