Poetry Submissions
warmth
walking my dog is a difficult task
he pulls and pushes
I get annoyed with him
I yell and pull back
I take a deep breath and look around
the sun is bright, it's warm on my pale skin
the wind is soft, it evens out the warmth of the sun
the grass dances is the soft breeze
I look at my dog, with the most adorable smile on his face
I smile back
"I'm okay now"
I think to myself, my heart full with love and patience once more
July 20, 2023
-Kendra Scott
age 14
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Waterfalls
Too much to drink
Hiding in the bathroom
Porcelain beneath shaking palms
Coughing up sick.
Thoughts muddled
Stirred by tumultuous emotion
Actions sending
You over the edge
Too much commotion
Head ringing
Vision swimming
Pull of handle
Sick goes spinning
Generous fall
Of water from faucet
Dazed reflection
Eyes, pools
Rimmed in red
Spilling and dripping
Into swirling sink.
-Isabella Styles (17)
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Ode To Wolf
Oh wolf, you are divine,
You are majestic like the northern lights
Trotting neatly without a sign,
You blend right in with the starry nights.
Wolf, you are solemn yet social,
Running like the wind that's riled,
Howling loudly with your vocals,
You are forever wild.
-Katie Warcimaga (14)