Fall 2019 – Page 5 – Teen Wordsmiths

As I Grow

As I grow, my seed shoots from a sappling to a sprout My yellow pedals reaching out as i stare at the glaring sun I yearn for water, but when it comes it seems to come in a crashing storm, or not at all Gravity roots me to the Earth,yanking and taunting as i attemptContinue reading “As I Grow”

Forgetting my Lunch at Home

Running out the door While its still on the floor I drive away The long hours begin The lunch bell rings Filled with glee Skipping merrily Just to see Nothing but a locker that needs to be cleaned I head to the lunch room with nothing in my hand I beg for scraps While my friendsContinue reading “Forgetting my Lunch at Home”

War

I stood, Amid the fresh graveyard Gooey, darkened, blood, Askew cans of Lard I dragged the limp carcass of my once determined comrade, propping him against the muddy, cold barricade. Limping, I trudged through the trench, wishing my terrible memories would fade. Piles of death, awaiting their chance, To take the life of another with their menacing dance/ JustContinue reading “War”

Deep

I’m confused, I’m lost, I’m deep in this hole. My partner has pushed me down deep in this hole. She said it was an accident and I said It’s ok just go get some help so I won’t be here all day. It’s been three days in this deep dark hole, I’m thinking my partner didn’t pushContinue reading “Deep”

Pink

Pink shoes, Pink whose Pink, Pink, Pink Pink phone, Pink bone Pink, Pink, Pink Pink room, Pink broom Pink brush, Pink mush I love Pink All Pink! Pink pillows, Pink Mellows Pink fan, Pink ran Pink, Pink, Pink AND…… MORE PINK!!!!!!!

Seven Feet Tall

What would life be like if I were seven feet tall? every time you walk in the door everyone around me is super small you bonk your head and slip on the floor right now I am five foot two and all 5 sister are so much smaller and everyone seems to be huge IContinue reading “Seven Feet Tall”

Mean Comments

Anger rushing through your veins How could he say that It’s not true Beating you up on the inside Feeling bad for what you didn’t do Heart pounding, tears coming Breathe everything will be alright For every darkness there is a light A sun to bring that light You will be found

You are Worth It

Don’t listen to them Show them who you are Your Beautiful, Amazing, and Kind Don’t be controlled Continue reading “You are Worth It”

Daisy

heavy and dark the colors of a tree trunk Continue reading “Daisy”

Snow

The crisp December air, with puffy white cotton balls sitting on the gigantic blue bed covering the world with an atmospheric hat. As the tiny and fragile snowflakes fall to the ground, you peep outside your window, slightly shifting your blinds. You bundle yourself up in jackets and coats, extra shirts and pants, then youContinue reading “Snow”