Showdown
by Ricky H., Gilmanton IW, NH
Looking eye to eye,
I laughed in his face
If only you had two, I thought.
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Runaway
by Samantha B., Dry Ridge, KY
I left before dawn
when the house was still
I made no sound
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My Only Wish
by Melissa S., St. Louis, MO
I saw a shooting star’s bright light,
So I made a wish that quiet night ...
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Making a Point
by Risa T., Oshkosh, WI
let’s get to the point to
say that nothing’s wrong
when our mothers ask
if we’re upset.
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Turning
by Jessica S., Hamilton, OH
When the sky starts to fall into the open palms of weary morning,
When the stars are consumed by baby blue
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Untitled
by Jessica B., Joaquin, TX
I’m so tired of this game of cat and mouse.
I ask 20 Questions,
You dodge them all.
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A Beautiful Mind
by Devan T., Twinsburg, OH
ESP?
You have got to be kidding me.
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Braver
by Kimberly C., New City, NY
I wake up
And put on
A variation
Of the boring outfit
I wear
Every single day.
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in lieu of an orchestra
by Christine W., Holmdel, NJ
the funniest thing
I can’t remember her voice.
I forgot her laugh
they say true friends are never apart
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War
by Sasha F., Takoma Park, MD
Now is the time for eerie wind.
Now is the time for darting rain.
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A Fresh Morning
by Gabrielle D., Park City, UT
She hooks a leash
onto the blaring
99-cent collar
an expectant furry face
stares up at her.
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Untitled
by Anna M., Rochester, MI
do they wonder what I’m thinking?
are they amused by me
as I am by them?
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I Grew Up
by Anna D., Toronto, Canada, ON
I grew among lights,
fluorescent neon caressing the
windows of antique shops
and corner stores
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Marshmallows
by Kristina D., Glendale, CA
I keep all thoughts of you
Under the heavy veil of the past
Squished between old memories
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How to Amuse Yourself During Math
by Sara S., Southwick, MA
Multiply
The number of ceiling tiles
by your teacher’s hair plugs;
Add
How many words you can make
on a standard calculator;
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Yankee Stadium
by Stephanie B., Congers, NY
Blue bleachers
sun beating on our heads
your hand in mine
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Happiness
by Beth Z., Woodbridge, VA
It is as pure and simple as skipping down the dock
Under the warm and gentle sun
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Untitled
by Justin T., Marietta, GA
Underneath something uncovered
Hidden, like the dirt on a blustery
Mid-October day
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Run
by Melanie D., Port Jervis, NY
I don’t care that it’s cold out,
I need to run.
This life needs to be left in my dust.
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Old Folks Home
by Arnora A., Chicago, IL
There’s pain here
In these pale blue walls.
Forgotten memories,
People,
And me.
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