Poem 1
The holidays always hit harder for me, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. It has been one thousand and thirty-nine days since I left my family and every year I … Read More
Prof. Jessica Penner | D304 | Spring 2022
Poem 1
The holidays always hit harder for me, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. It has been one thousand and thirty-nine days since I left my family and every year I … Read More
Bed
Time to sleep
Starting walking
Take a step
Tuck myself in
Close my eyes
Now I sleep
Step
Get out of bed take a step
Walk down the step … Read More
Poem 1
Shower
The thought of the shower
calms my mind
Bringing peace
as the hot air fills within the room
With music to add
Soulful sounds
Voice echoes
against … Read More
Freedom of Speech
We live in a time where the outspoken are labeled “outrageous”
And the lack of honesty among peers is contagious
Whoever speaks truth against power and the … Read More
STOP
One after another STOP
People always saying you should STOP
Why do I always have to STOP
Make decisions on the fly STOP
Causing me to walk bad paths … Read More
Poem 1
Walking in the dark
Alone
Raining all
Night
Home is still far
Walking fast
But
Still far away
Hope
To be there
Soon
Home is
Where I
Want … Read More
Daylight/Midnight (Poem 1)
Wake up, check the phone, daylight,
Have some coffee, put on the television it’s alright,
Videos on the internet, entertainment galore, many in sight,
I look out my … Read More
No it’s not Ghana, it’s Guyana (Poem 1)
No, it’s not Ghana and no I’m not from India and I am not Indian. I am Guyanese.
But what is that? … Read More
My Childhood (poem 1)
I’m five, it’s just me with mom and dad
They don’t get along but it’s me that glue’s them
I’m alone, no sister no brother.
I’m … Read More
Poem 1
Under the covers, shifting left to right
Cannot seem to close my eyes
Thoughts invade, good and bad
Imagination runs wild
Running becomes tired
Eyes become heavy
Hard … Read More
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