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Brooklyn Public Library
In Your Own Words - Poetry, November 2006 |
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My feelings are expressed in many ways.
But I am sad every day.
People make fun of me cause the way I walk, talk and my teeth size.
It just makes me want to die.
I try not to cry.
I try to be brave in many ways.
But the pain does not go away.
People don't understand my situation.
I just am so peasant.
I feel like I transferred school.
But at the same time I am having fun.
My friends make me feel comfortable.
Now instead of being sad in every way,
I just go to school and have a good day.
- Jacquanesha, 12
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I am from the silent tree
As quiet as can be
I am from the bright night moon
Lightening up the shadowy room
I am from the eager soul
Eager to reach my goal
I am from the racer in a race
Always trying to keep up my pace
I am from all the silly stickers
The Hershey bars and Snickers
I am from strict parents always telling me "behave"
And teachers always telling me "be brave"
I am from traditional soups and breads
From knitting-sewing, one needle but many threads
I am from a big family tree
And a really, really great family
- Mawish, 16
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