Luminous and pale, it floats over my head,
silver orb. It reflects back to me from the
depths of a puddle at my feet. It casts a ghostly
blue hue to my skin. Streetlight. I know the
difference, flicker and die. Let me see the moon.
– Anna-Mei Myers, age 15
From the WritersCorps book “Paper Dreams” at International Studies Academy
Poem of the Month: June 2009
Obama is the water to the
flower of hope
Obama is the smile on the
little girl’s face
Obama is the heart beat to our favorite song that plays
over and over again
Obama is the boy’s
light at night when he was lost
Obama is the strength
that the single Mom has deep
in her heart
Obama is our hope
our love.
– Ricoya Cathey
International Studies Academy
Poem of the Month: January 2009
Depends
On
A high school diploma
The gold ink
Shining
On
The paper
In my
Daddy’s office.
– Raiana Dos Anjos
From the 2007 WritersCorps book “Poetry By Numbers” at International Studies Academy, and from the anthology “Tell the World,” published by HarperCollins.
Poem of the Month: June 2008
The spring will begin
And the flowers will grow again
Winter goes away
Freezing winds disappear
While sun decides to show up
No umbrellas now
Great streets decorated
And the flowers in the park
Spring is here now
No colds anymore
And spring break took place
At last some relax
People are happy
Going new places for fun
Spring fills us up
– Stephanie Hoi
From the 2007 WritersCorps book “Poetry By Numbers” at International Studies Academy
Poem of the Month: April 2008
“Tell the World” is a collection of writing by WritersCorps students across the country. With a range of voices and diverse perspectives, “Tell the World” gives an honest glimpse into the lives of young people today. With a foreword by Sherman Alexie, two essays by WritersCorps teachers, and writing prompts, this book shows how poetry can allow us to tell the world who we are, where we’re from, what we love, and why we hope. See why the New York Times recommends “Tell the World.”
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