The big question is why is there police brutality? By Tupac Shakur. The poem answers this question because Tupac...
One of the most interesting lines in Edgar Allen Poe’s poem “The Raven” is in stanza 15, line 1....
Born in the USA
, , , Music, Poetry, Spring 2019, 0
In the eight lines of the first stanza, the narrator in Bruce Springsteen’s song was sent off to fight...
In the seventh line, Tupac describes a cop being called a hero even though the cop just killed someone...
Questions about the poem “Latin Night at the Pawnshop” by Martin Espada
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
In the first line of the middle stanza, Espada is talking about a ghostlike salsa band. The line that...
In line one, paragraph one, Sylvia Plath repeats the phrase “you do not do” twice. She does this to...
Old Field, Mi Cancha
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
Old field, mi cancha, bound by Fordham Plaza,Lined with soccer fields where we have so much fun with soccer...
The first lines that I’m choosing to comment on are the first stanza of the poem: “Because I could...
Skin Color
, , , American Creed, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Found Poetry, Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Are colored people given a fair chance in our world? Or does their colored skin speak out for them?...
A close reading of “To an Athlete Dying Young “
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Poetry, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2019, War, 0
My first impressions of this poem were of confused. It makes me feel sad, yet, at the same time,...
In the first four lines of the first stanza, Auden introduces the poem by repeating it’s title and goes...
Equality and Justice
, , , Gender, Inequality, Mind Dump, Racism, Raise Your Voice, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, Women, 0
One of the most intriguing lines I’ve selected from this poem is line 40: “But it’s no different here.”...
In the poem “ Harlem” by Langston Hughes he talks about a dream deferred and the negative outcomes of...
To My Black Men
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I am the black women that birthed you.I am the black women that died for slavery to be outgrew.Look...
Sand Dollar
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Just in my hand, Rounded lobes on four cuts, Soft on top just like wet sand, And ruff on...
Calmness given by a shell
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
The color of brown and white It reminds me of the calm days This shells whiteness makes the day...
The Touch of a Shell
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
When I put it against my ear it makes a sound A sound of wind and waves of the...
Nights!
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Writing & Communication, 2
The slow steady water hits the rocksDistance buildings not really noticed unless it’s nightKids’ yelling filling the airAdults moving...
In the blue parkYou hear the squirrels barkand feel the nature With human behavior This park has been around...
10 seconds left – what should I do?Should I pass or should I shoot?What if I miss and it’s...
Playing the Game of Life
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 4
Bounce from left to right, then pass.Can’t play unless you talk trash.Went to jump and got knocked down.Need to...
Close Reading of “Immigrants In Our Own Land” by Jimmy Santiago Baca
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Writing & Communication, 0
My first impression of this poem was that it was so interesting. The poem fascinated me, yet, at the...
Pelham Bay Park
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 4
1,2,3,4 then run fastHurry before they catch upChasing you for what you areRun with the ball and pass itThey...
Close Reading of “Latin Night at the Pawnshop” by Martin Espada
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
My first impression of this poem was confusion about the twist at the end. The poem makes me feel...
Prospect Park
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
Oh Prospect Park, how I love the early morning walks with my dog,Letting him loose of his leash so...
A Happy Place
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
He hears it and is hookedOver the ideas forming in his head above the headphonesOver the cadence building louder...
Where Our Story Begins
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
IWouldSeeThe screen of my phone light up as you text me good morningFeelThe awkwardness as I meet your mom...
When I first read this poem I found it very unusual, I was unable to grasp the meaning of...
My first impressions of this poem were that It seems very interesting, but who is it about? It makes...
My first impression of this poem was that it was about a mother. When I read the first line...
My first impressions of this poem were of “The Raven” was confused. It makes me feel surprised, yet, at...
My first impression of this poem was that it was strange that she was comparing herself to a Jew...
When I was little I would go to the parkAt Anne Loftus Playground to play in the jungle gymI...
Tecumseh Playground
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
With the friends I loved who I love no more,I ran around the playground;We played tag till midnightAll across...
I wanted to be down all my life.Being able to feel that freedom.Where i don’t need to be told...
Voices in Prospect Park
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
Alongside my friends who talk but I talk not The fog covers my mindWe talked the night away At...
Pelham Bay Park is the place I go to hang with my friends. Its is the place I go...
Place I Love Poem
, , , Creative Writing, Poetry, Spring 2019, 0
I look at the beautiful flowers,People sit, play, or just talk.On a nice day, I just sit and read,Looking...
Jokes on me
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I want you to remember this “thing” that we could never put a Name on was going to hurt...
A poem of Mexico
, , , Beauty, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2019, 6
She knows she can’tBut if she has the chanceShe wants to stay To breathe in the unique scent of...
Isadora “Missy” Randall
, , , Love, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Lost in the thoughts Oblivious to reality Vivacious you are Essential to me You hang up on my glowing...
Women
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Writing & Communication, 0
What must I protest to show you who are the emperor from earth i’m talking about the goddess on...
Times Square
, , , Photography, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
One place I love in my neighborhood is the Times Square. I live nearby, and I go there every...
I Remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
I remember when my friend, Jaden got hit by a car, but it wasn't that serious because the car...
Holding onto Dreams
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, 1
I am from a quiet but also crazy community.I am from a nosy community, where anyone would...
High School
, , , Community, Education, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
It was hard leavingfrom middle school tohigh school, what wasnot easy was the bigtransition betweenI was scared to tryway...
He Remembers
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
He remembers what it was like to always annoy his sister He remembers what it was like to have...
To Heal The Wounds
, , , Family, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
My cherries and wine,Rosemaries and thymeAnd all of my peaches To heal the wounds,The wounds you burned onto meOnto...
She Remembers
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
She Remembers growing up watching horror moviesShe RemembersBeing in love with ThemShe Remembers Her dad playing old rock music...
I remember going ice skating, bowling, and to the movies a lot when i was younger with my mom....
A Girl Named Zariya
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, 2
I am from #2 pencils and Junie B. Jones books. I am from the corner of the living room,...
She Remembers
, , , Family, I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
She remembers that her parents made her move out of her old bedroom to make that room a closet....
Broken glass
, , , Poetry, 1
So there i was about to Go to bed when I Suddenly had a great plan To break my...
Where I’m From
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
If I told you I was from Hell’s Kitchen,Where mafias and gangueros paint the past-would you know where I’m...
The Bronx
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, 3
The Bronx where everything goes down we call it the jungle where in the day time the train is the loudest thing on...
Washington Heights
, , , Poetry, Showcase, 0
I am from glassware where it has to be place in the right placeWhere I’m from there is music...
Crossing the Border
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 0
I am from a Fabuloso scent home from bounty to tide I am from the smell of weed roaming...
I remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, 0
I remember when I moved from Montenegro to Serbia when I was little. I remember my first day at...
Where I’m From
, , , Poetry, 0
I’m from the sound of children going to school at 6 in the morning I’m from the delicious smell...
Everlasting Star
, , , Poetry, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, 1
Where I’m FromI am from chairs paperAnd desksfrom the localPlaygroundfrom chocolate milkand ice creamI’m from the everlasting star thatIs...
Memories
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
I rememberwhen I used to get all the attention on my blockI used to wear lovely dresses my grandmother...
F.r.i.e.n.d.s
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
F : fight for you whenever you're in need R : ready to give a speech when neededI :...
Broken Girl
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
She doesn’t remember Broken inside the girl speaks,She doesn’t remember the last time someone said “I love you” and...
The night go by so ,Life is easy but hard , At the same time , It get worse...
Life Goes On
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Life, that's a strong word for usMoments that have us in tears Whether its joy or sadness move on,...
Charissa Is From..
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I am from my bed, where i spend most of my time .I am from a bedroomWhich i enjoy...
The Future?
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
Everyday you live While life goes on also,The future does too Your decisions and Goals aren’t predicted It brings good and...
Where I’m from
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I am from the latin dishes that bring people together to dishes that break families apart like who gets...
I am from... racist neighbors I am from chicken and rice I am from “don’t touch my playstation you...
a remember to remember ….
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I remember the first time i drank soda and started to jump off the walls like a bouncing ball...
C is for Consent
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
Rape is being stripped of YourSoulYourDignity Confident and personality Cant Speak Won’t VerbalizeSex without consent HurtForceJudgeAggressive Ones taking your...
What I Remember
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I remember to set my alarmI remember to wake upI remember to brush my teethI remember to take a...
If I said I was from a place that no longer exists,a place that gave existence to so manywho...
hippocampus
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I remember my mom walking outside No matter the weather Coming back reeking of an unpleasant smell I remember...
Were Jaylin is from
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
I am from the block from Jordans to North face i am from the park behind my buildingWith yellow...
Home
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, 0
I am originally from Brooklyn, where houses and apartments are near each otherThere’s local stores are on every cornerI...
define
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Writing & Communication, 2
How do you defineThat emotion that drives youClose to the edge of The boundary of sanity insanity Where do...
Talking ?!:(
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Why can’t you just talkTalk to me, we couldHear each other out.Understand that iOnly avoid youBecause i’m petty,I know...
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