writeout – Youth Voices

Safe

Ella, October 27, 2021, Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Poetry, Poems and Stories, Fall 2021, Nature, Creative Writing, Environment & World, Silver Creek High School, Fall 2021, Climate Change Effects, national day of writing, environment, writeout, magazine, Climate Action, 14

Flow in Flow out Baby’s breath, Moss Lung, cling to the mouth of the cave, Rustled by her breath,...

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National Parks!

Lily T, September 30, 2021, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, National Parks, writeout, 6

In AP Lang, we asked 10 questions and had to find the answer using an article. My question was...

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NYC … my home

Emmanuel, May 16, 2021, Places We Love: Photos, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Showcase, Poetry, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, Places We Love, writeout, 3

Going out in the city is important to me,Hearing the traffic as the cars rush by you is thrilling,The...

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A Walk Around The Heights

Kenny, April 19, 2021, Showcase, Poetry, Places We Love: Photos, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 1

Feel the bass of the beatCars rolling up the street Spanish music is all around you. Every block is...

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From Fall To Winter

Angie, March 11, 2021, Poetry, Gathering data through all senses, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 1

The smoke dances out of the grill Waltzing into the charcoal colored sky Decorated with diamonds that are forever...

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Washington Square

Sara, February 12, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 0

The trees are stripped and twisted. They look old but wise.The cold cutting wind chilling my face and hair.The...

selective focus photo of children leaning on deks

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A Place Like Haiti

Alexis, February 11, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, nwpplaces, writeout, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

With its luxurious Mountains, its oceans that’s 620 mi long.It’s voodoo king and Queen papa legba, Marie LaveauIt’s tasteful...

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The Nick

Mekhi, February 11, 2021, Semester Published, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Poetry, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 0

I’II tell u why I really love living in New York/ Harlem, I like to see the nice green...

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Montenegro

Amra, February 11, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, writeout, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, 1

iGo to lakes and only put my feet inWater is cold so I do not Swimhear the Water stillas if it were glassPlayvolleyball...

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High Up in the Heights

Mario, February 11, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 1

High up, a hop up Manhattan, is the heights, It’s where all the Spanish people live. I like it,...

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San Miguel de Allende Plaza

Nico, February 10, 2021, Showcase, Poetry, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, showcase, Mexico, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 2

San Miguel de Allende Plaza As you walkyour feet thud on the stonebirds sing in the trees,you won’t...

wide angle photo of Brooklyn Bridge under cloudy sky

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life in New York

Kaimea, February 10, 2021, Poetry, Writing & Communication, Gathering data through all senses, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 0

I Would Eat A quick chicken bowl at chipotle Dance Along with the music made in subway stations Shop ...

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A Night/Gloomy Morning In NYC

Drew, February 10, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Nature, Read/Write Poems, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 1

Darkness spreads as the sun is ready to sleep. Lights increase, crowds start to flee. The moonlight bounces off the empty...

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Central Park

Ocean, February 10, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Writing & Communication, Gathering data through all senses, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 3

Central Park, a park where a variety of birds can be found. A park where joggers jog around. The...

man in white long sleeve shirt and black pants standing on road during daytime

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The Street We Walk

Luisa, February 10, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 10

I heard them and I still hear themHearing mother calling for their kids To come home before it gets darkHearing...

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Harlem

Lexie, February 9, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, writeout, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, 0

I’ve lived here in Harlem my whole life I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Harlem Now...

city skyline across body of water during sunset

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Along Manhattan Avenue

Mbathio, February 9, 2021, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 10

I can still see itabove the yelling and screaming above the locked doors and heavy breathing above the beatings and blood above...

green trees near body of water and mountain during daytime

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Adirondacks

Leo, February 9, 2021, Showcase, Poetry, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 0

IWould LoveTo go backTo the AdirondacksSwimFishAnd ride on boatsEat good at nightAnd sleep inI want to go backTo my favorite...

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Union Square 2020

Karim, February 9, 2021, Showcase, Poetry, Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 0

There was a boy skating on the stairs with a group of friendsThere was a group of people watchingThere...

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How to start your own workout plan

Joshua, February 11, 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, Life Skills & Fitness, Spring 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, workout, sport, writeout, health, fitness, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4

Our ancestors were killers, hunters, and especially runners. It’s in our DNA to be physically active. Everyone can be...

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“Rocky Mountains” (a response poem to “The Sacramento” by Jeff Knorr)

Natasha, November 16, 2019, Fall 2019, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, writeout, nwpplaces, 6

Based on “The Sacramento” by Jeff Knorr: https://nowcomment.com/documents/105218*This is a response poem that incorporates and modifies the last line...