Poems from University Heights High School

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Turn on the tv by Michael

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Turn on the tv by Michael Hey, man turn on tv no time for sleep, You hear the beep man it glows blue, and makes noise, You know you want to, Come on dude we don’t wait, Playing is what you desire, come let’s go throw the homework away, Get started to play, there are many games, we can Both play, We have unstoppable challenges, that we need to get, Through, Hey, Man turn on tv and let’s hurry and play, Michael is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

Charger by Dominic

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Charger by Dominic My Charger my charger, Ohhh bless me with life back up to 100%. I can wait an hour, 2 hours! A Day! I just want my phone to charge back to life! I wanna text! I wanna call my parents! I wanna do something! It has been so long since my phone died… Please… charge it back to life. Dominic is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

My Wifi speaks of pain by Jayden

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. My Wifi speaks of pain by Jayden My owner loves to use me Sometimes overuse me But at the same time i enjoy it The only downside is the pain He says i’m not fast or strong enough But i really try my best I’m like a bird in a nest Not moving just chirping But i don’t chirp loud enough He plays his game When he loses it’s a shame The amount of time invested Just for him to be bested One day i will work perfect And that day will be terrific Jayden is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

Air Pods by Martha

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Air Pods by Martha She would not let me go It’s always and forever. I’m her everything and i don’t mind it because the love she gives me and music is out of the roof. I’m her privacy and more than you could imagine. The love runs crazy. Martha is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

Final Poem by Laurencia

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Final Poem by Laurencia You see me quite often But i don’t really care If you pass by me you’ll often stop and stare Give me a smile and i’ll smile back You can touch me But i can’t touch you back. You can see me but i only reflect You and I can never reject you. I look like you but i am not you Laurencia is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

Mirror reflection by Angie

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Mirror reflection by Angie Mirror Mirror on the wall the sorrow of your cries are heard. Oh how wonderful it would be to see the magic of you. The way you reflect like a diamond in the rough. I am in utter awe of how your hair flows like the wind. The way your eyes shine and your lips form a smile. You my dear don’t see what I see. I am delighted to see you every day and see you smile. It’s my pleasure to reflect on you my dear. Angie is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

Final Poem by Tori

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Final Poem by Tori I moan in pain but you didn’t hear it, it was like you was wearing headphones So I going to stare And if you do dare to get close I am going to lick and bite your cheekbones To show the love-hate I have for you since Tori is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

It’s not fair! by Michael

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. It’s not fair! by Michael It’s not fair I get stuck, In a cage, It’s not fair, I can’t go outside and fly free, It’s not fair I can’t eat more than, I eat today, It’s not fair I can’t Play around your room and all I get is stuck, In a cage, It’s not fair all I can do is watch, You do something interesting and I can’t It’s not fair I’m forced to just sit And watch and eat and sleep, Why can’t I go outside and fly with, My wings, It’s not fair you cut the feathers, So I can’t fly around and poop at things, It’s not fair I lost the person I care about the Most of all—But at […]

Final Poem by Kailynne

Student Work From a SpeakTogether virtual workshop, University Heights High School, The Bronx, Fall 2020 This poem was composed during a six-week workshop conducted by poet Jubi Arriola-Headley, who introduced a class of 9th-grade students to myriad forms of poetry that exist. This workshop took place virtually during a global pandemic. Read more about the works in this collection, which demonstrates students’ efforts to find their voices and share them with their peers, teachers, and families. Final Poem by Kailynne As I wake up in the morning, I see my owner always feeding me, She gives me a bath and holds me, I could run as fast as Lightning, She always annoyed since I can’t stay still, She was sad when I had to go, I went to guinea pig Heaven where I can watch over her Kailynne is a student at University Heights High School in The Bronx.

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