I just gotta say,
Why you still concealing?
Secret’s out today.
Cause I’ll be revealing
You would think, not yet.
But you know it’s true.
You know I won’t regretS
topping you!
–Aria Jensen
Growing Sound and Loud strings
callused fingers show in the dents in them
show who i am
big strings, short strings,
deep sounds, not so deep sounds–
make music
—Connor Jensen
sticky hands and fingers,
sap coats the fine cotton of my shirt
the smell of the trees fill the air, like after rain
the prickly needles of green sweep my skin
the soft chirp of a blue jay fills my ears
–Hyrum Johnson
Making my hands greasy with a touch of crisp.
Smells like a fried pickle,
the best taste i have ever tasted.
Crunchy and firm when i take a bite.
I see it and think its dense but i dive in and its soft
Maybe its my favorite Chick fil A nugget.
—Charli Judd
You been trying to call
I been in the mall
for long enough
Maybe you can show me how to fall
maybe
I going through Withdrawals
–Madison Kaauwai
As the combination of sand and water rushed through my toes, I could hear the sound of the wind,
the mixture of blue and white water spread through the view of each window on the island.
Little white crabs crawled their way through to the top of the sand,
pinching anything that came in its way.
The star in the night and the breeze from the ocean swept through peoples hair,
possibly we were in paradise
—Levanialii Key
PIZZA
cheesy and oily,
it has different flavors
warm like a fireplace
make the whole family feel happy
–Andrew Kirato
BABBLING BEE
I loved that toy when it first came.
The sing-songy voice of an inebriated kindergarten teacher.
No matter how annoying.
You couldn’t throw it away.
The movie said to bury the head and body in different places.
Mom, don’t forget to change the batteries.
Don’t forget.
Late at night, oh so late.
Too late.
I should have reminded my mother…
—Ethan Lahn
The ropes hang high and firm above my head, they hold up the shining lights that blare against my face
The wood beneath my feet is old and fading, but still sturdy from years of shoes, dance numbers, and romance
The smell is the same as it has been for all my life, old fabric, fresh paint and wood, and most of all, music
The seats before me stretch out like an ocean of velvet blood, the echoes of standing ovations and laughter still ringing in-between them
The pure gold and diamond chandeliers stream down like the jewels from angels, sent to us as a gift
This place always has been, and always will be my home
This is my place, with every one of its glittering wonders
I will forever love my own sweet stage
–Sofia Landheim
DOG
getting dirty getting wet
getting hyper getting out
go to get a bathroom break outside when i am out i want a walk
when we get upstairs i will bark that reveals me just enough
–Grant Langell
The calming winds swing from near and far,
The Oceans shifting from side to side keeping a low tide
which calmly remind me.
The swaying trees, and the calm fields.
Can hide the storms,
For before creation there must be destruction.
Enoch Langi
DOGS
Dogs are very friendly if you treat them right and feed them. dogs will protect you if you protect them and care for them. dogs will also become like your protector if you train them to be. you have to take them on walks so they feel the cold breeze brushing against there thick or thin fur. you have to pick up there leftovers after they use the restroom taking care of a dog is like taking care of a child it will be like owning a child.
—Shantal Ledesma
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