This last week at Social Justice, we read and watched a portion of Ross Gay’s “Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude.” We learned about juxtaposition and how to implement this into our writing. Check out this week’s poetry!
Mr. Robles’ Class
Lillian D., “Soulless”
I find myself letting the peace overtake
my body, the music filling my ears
drowning out the overthinking
thoughts that get me worried about my future
But then again I still have time
time that seems to be slipping away from me
letting me know that I need to get my shit together
don’t shut yourself out
you have a loving and supporting family
I’ve always known they can help me
but will that be enough to take this weight
off my shoulders?
Will I stop prioritizing work over self care?
Probably not.
I’m just human
and part of me is grateful that I can feel
feel the emotions we are meant to have
because without them we are soulless.
Belen O., “Myself”
Trusting won’t ever be easy for me…
Trusting is like a knife, stabbing
you in the back. Although it’s hard
to trust I can see myself trusting
my brothers, my family, whom I love.
Believing in myself has always been
tough on me, mostly when it comes
to education although I am very thankful
for it. Never the less, loving myself will forever
be something tough for me. I can love my
mom, dad, brothers you name it but
when it comes to myself that’s when
I’m gone…
