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. Rosie, iris and ash by Jayson Oh my, Look at that filthy, dirty, stinkin horrible boy Jayson I am very fond of my big brother I know that ash but he is a diabolical force Iris is a force to not be reckoned with I heard that you white hair ball Hey watch that you ninja Hey guys stop fighting Bud out ash Hey don’t talk to him like that you pimple Let us settle this with a fight you shadow Prepare to be destroyed Ready Set Fight Wow who knew rosie could do that Wow mom is coming Break it up break it up What are you guys doing meow meow I want food feed me please Jayson is a student at University […]

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. Hai-ku!: The Perfect Picture. by Dominic Every time I look at the window, I feel good luck coming through me With a small aura I felt, A yellowish and white aura, I see the building with 20 floors. I always thought to myself “Why does this building have the perfect picture I loved the most?” It never grew old but it felt amazingly young, it felt like I went back to the past To see myself staring at the building for 20 minutes. I come with my games in hand, Every spring, every winter, every morning, Every single day And stare as a play without looking at the screen. I always feel lucky with this view, Without it, I would’ve felt something missing, something […]

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. Anime aren’t just! by Michael Anime aren’t just TV shows Or regular cartoons Anime is place where fear, anger And sadness fades away Anime is a source that fills you With happiness and joy Anime is place where Otaku joins Up, And have its place for fun And entertainment, Anime is place for people to laugh and Cry, Anime is place to never give up Anime is very cool art with 2d Characters that have an epic story, Anime aren’t just TV shows and regular Cartoons, They are fun and beautiful. They’re made out of love from their, Enjoyment, Anime is cool. Michael is a freshman at University Heights High School. He lives in The Bronx. He is a person who is fascinated with […]

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 Mom Taught Me by Laurencia My mother is not only my mom but my best friend. She is an unconditional lover. Here are some of the things she taught me. My mom taught me to be responsible always never to let anyone take responsibility for my action I must always do that myself My mom taught me to Clean up after myself In her native language she said “soucoula sembe so mo teye da” My mom taught me To be kind to everyone because being kind to others always feels good. She is my best friend. Laurencia is a freshman at University Heights High School in NYC, The Bronx.

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. Water by Jayson Oh how it rains blue The weather so cold to the bone The blue sky so dark The sound of water Me all alone in my home Looking for the tap The tap of water The delightful taste of it Staying hydrated Jayson lives in The Bronx. He is a freshman at University Heights High School. This poem is based on a true story.