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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Hair
a poem by Owen W.,
Grade 8
My dad's hair is straight like a pencil. The sun
shines off like a mirror. It is a deep brown
like the color of a horse. His hair stays flat on his
head. It's simple, no gel or special shampoo.
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Cassie Sparkman, Cate Whetzel, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Vincent Iturralde
Teachers: Ms. Schaefer
School: Taft Academic Center
In Your Dream
a poem by Ozzy O.,
Grade 5
You are in a taxi cab, all red
white and blue, then
the driver turns to you
and you are climbing Mount
Everest while being chased
by a
sloth.
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
How to Be a Tree
a poem by Paulina K.,
Grade 8
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Untitled
a poem by Piotr L.,
Grade 8
It is early.
It is nice.
Sunlight breaks through
the leaves
like a window
in a wall.It is noon.
It is hot,
or cold.
The places
where you step
can tell you that. It is later
in the day.
It is cold.
The colors are different,
from yellow and blue
to purple and red. Time can tell you that.
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Where I Am
a poem by Rickie C.,
Grade 8
I am from yesterday,
from the past and the clock.
I am from last year's days,
from shut up and be quiet.
I am from the slanted aisles
of the neigbhorhood doors
From a time when there
were no souls.I am from vacant lobbies
and yesterday's news
where no one survives
just sit in your blues. Take a deep breath
then exhale your sorrow
don't worry, we'll be here tomorrow...
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
How to Write a Poem
a poem by Roberto M.,
Grade 8
A spark awakened,
burning just to see;
as an inmate awaits freedom.Black strikes white.
There is a curve,
no more straits alone with no friends.
Together they unite
with rhythms. Soon the magic ends,
yet we know,
we know there will be more.
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Oz and Dale
a poem by Robin H.,
Grade 8
7800 that's my home!
my one and only!
You're always there for me
Those reassuring green arms
outstretched for a comforting hugPOP
Vroom
Rat-a-tat-tat
How do you sleep through it?
All of the bugs crawling above your skin Veteran to plastic surgery
you are still "imperfect"
as you wanna call it
Over and over again
you get re-done A gathering place for people everywhere
No one thinks of you fondly,
they just walk right over you.
Always awaiting our arrival
standing there, Oz and Dale
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Cellphone
a poem by Sarah Z.,
Grade 8
I wish I got to know
you better.never got to say goodbye.
You stopped showing me
all the t hings that are
important. Oh how I miss you. No one can ever change
the way I feel about
You. The one thing I never knew.
Barely got the chance to
communicate. Sadness overwhelms me
because for you
everything
went
Dark.
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
I Am From
a poem by Sergio Z.,
Grade 8
I am from a place of freedom.
I am from a place of success.
I am from a place where I can
be who I want to be.
I am from a family with
a rich heritage that
is proud of who they
are.
I am from a house that
belongs to a family.
I am from a place like no
other.
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Rachel Javellana, Poet-in-Residence
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Teachers: Lucy Ko
School: Taft Academic Center
Where I'm From
a poem by Shahzaade C.,
Grade 8
I come from
Tacos
Pizza
Hot dogs
And gummi bearsI come from
Hog's heads
Squirrels
Feeding pigeons
And finding cats I come from
Writing
Graphic Design
Hunting
And culinary arts I come from
Love
Life
And laughter
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