Grade 11
PoetryWritingJeremy started writing poetry in the 5th grade. He hopes to bring new life through his poetry and provide new perspectives for how we look at our surroundings. He also enjoys basketball and playing guitar.
To change everything, we need everyone.
chanted as crowds of people roll
through the space between coasts
an overpopulated marble race
holding signs beaten blue and green
they share their confidence with the sun
as it shifts to the horizon
shining through billowing white glass
with an ominous glare like ink as it spirals
into this turquoise gradient.
shout out the fanatics
dilating satellites in their eyes,
something great lies hidden
circling the fringes of dust balls
the stars flash white, red, yellow
in between black, the blue
searching for anomalies in confetti,
only rocks to be left behind
if nothing is done.
To change everything, we need everyone.
whispered under the breath
of children in the dark
red eyes in the flashes like Antares,
closing in, a gaping mouth, a gasping scream
the lights flicker on,
the sun is up again
change is needed.
murmured in hearts of torn pillows
the words sit, shadowed
by the dark side of the Earth,
you see flares of electricity in capitals and cities,
the last flickers like crushed crickets
that’s all she has left.
From Poets in Revolt! A Call to Action by Young Writers
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by Ola Faleti, 826CHI, with an introduction by Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of the U.S.
by Ola Faleti, 826CHI, with an introduction by Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of the U.S.
The pen is mightier than the sword. In this lesson, students learn there's no better evidence of this than the…
Whether it’s the March For Our Lives, the Youth Climate Strike, or Black Lives Matter, young people are at the frontlines of combating injustice and changing the world. Poets in Revolt! brings together a diversity of student voices from communities across the country as they write to claim a brighter future.
by Maria, Grade 12, 826 Boston
In this public narrative, a student makes the case for creating community change by building youth centers in her neighborhood.
by Quardasha Mitchell, The 826 Dallas Project
In this compelling poem, the author navigates her relationship with America as a young African-American woman.
by Joanne H, 826 Valencia
In this poem, a student’s experiences in two countries meld together as she seeks out her true home.
by Sergio M, 826 Valencia
This piece reminds us that a smile is not always what it seems.
by Bianca Morcho, 826 MSP
A personal essay that explores the different shades of the Black Lives Matter movement.
by Riti Shrestha, 826NYC
In this poem, metaphor is used to describe who the narrator is.
by Gisel J., 826LA
The power of public speaking shines through this student's memoir.
by Jazlyn Moses, 826 National
One student explores their online persona and the lasting importance of conscientious social media practices.
by Izzy T., 826 Valencia
A student reflects on memories of home and what binds her special community together.
by Ryker, 826michigan
Liner notes that showcase the meaning and musicality of the Jimmy Ruffin song “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”
by Ryan, Grade 12, 826 Boston
In this public narrative, a student illustrates the hardships his uncle has faced to argue for a path to citizenship.
by Karla M., 826LA
A poem for lovers of love and the moon.
by Raheem, 826 New Orleans
A student compares themself to the place they live, New Orleans, as both evolve through great obstacles.
by Sylvia C., 826 Valencia
A poet demonstrates their devotion to love.
by Justis Porter, age 16, 826 Boston
A neighborhood ode filled with sights and sounds of the poet's street.
by Elsy M.E., Grade 11, 826 Valencia
A poet imagines a better and more harmonious world.
by Johnny Vasquez, 826 MSP
A family interview reveals a mother's painful past and shines a light on her persistence.
by Arianna R., Grade 11, 826 Boston
A beautiful ode to home and self.
by Timothy T., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student tells the story of how his family has influenced his life.
by Colin Y., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student describes how volunteering saved him from his online prison.
by Lisbeth M.F., 826NYC
A story about how Marcus becomes Marcela.
by Sarah X. Age 18, 826Boston
A rousing public narrative from an author coming to terms with their identity as a young Chinese American woman and what they represent: the community of Boston's Chinatown.
Kenya G., 17, 826LA
A poet relates her experience as a queer woman in the closet to a peacock in the zoo.
by Jennifer Alcocer, The 826 Dallas Project
This personal narrative addresses the struggles of students graduating high school during the pandemic.
by Junaynah R., Grade 11, 826NYC
Full of exquisite imagery, this poem explores the idea of second chances.
by Sian Laing
When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.
by Vanessa Ramon-Ibarra, 826DC
Living in the digital world can create unwanted attachments, as one student laments.
by Jonas K., 826 National
A student explores the paradox of how technology is used amongst teenagers.
by Oriel, 826NYC
In this poem, an echoing question strikes a chord and reveals the tragic loss held within systemic injustice.
by Kaleo V.C., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student looks back on their first day of kindergarten and how they've changed.
by Abby S., Grade 11, 826 Boston
An author reflects on their correspondence with their friend from the past.
Virginia Walker, age 18, 826 Boston
A student writes to a grandmother she never met.
by Keyshana, Grade 11, 826CHI
Black strength, beauty, and pride soar in this poem as a student discusses overcoming brutality and discrimination.
by Shayne Williams
Discover what one student experiences when they tuck their phone away for a whole day.
by Numan Khan, age 16, 826 Boston
A bilingual "I am" poem filled with conviction and courage.
by Leydi Di Villanueva, The 826 Dallas Project
This creative narrative imagines how the coronavirus views humanity during the pandemic.
by George S., Grade 11, 826 Boston
A writer implores people to get outside and touch grass because you never know what you might find!
by Lucas Hu, 826 Boston
A poem about staying true to yourself during a challenging transition
by Melody Marcano, 826 Boston
In this poem, a student reflects on their roots and their desire to grow.
by Jesus Sanchez, The 826 Dallas Project
This creative short horror piece explores the mysteries and danger of a night in the woods.
by Michaiah Anderson, The 826 Dallas Project
In this poem, a student describes their family origins with an intimate point of view
by Tammy Fong, 826NYC
A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.
by Rockelle Rodd, Grade 11, 826NYC
This poem uses analogies to describe all of the pieces of the writer's personal history.
by Sally Phan, 826 Boston
A memoir that questions the idea of home and how it changes with time.
by Sharoya Bracey, 826NYC
In this memoir, the narrator recounts the struggle of being the bigger person in a very small space.
by Julianna Cruz, 826 Dallas Project
This narrative piece contemplates the struggle of immigrants during the pandemic.
by Alanis T., Age 17, 826 Boston
A student reflects on how her relationship's with her parents has influenced her life.
by Corazón, 826 New Orleans
In this essay, a student threads their identity across cultures, histories, and places, engaging with legacies of violence and the movement of people.
by Augustus Griffith Jr., 826 National
From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem explores the aftermath and lasting impacts of school shootings.
by Earl Williams Jr., The 826 Dallas Project
A powerful poetic piece about the experience of being Black in America.
by Kayla Wayne, Grade 11, 826NYC
In this poem, a student reflects on their first encounter with forced assimilation.
by Katya Torres, The 826 Dallas Project
This bilingual poem explores the harrowing story of a boy working while in school to save his mother.
by Jahruwach Hamilton, 826NYC
In this rousing poem, a student asserts her strength and worth as a woman.
by Soraya, 826NYC
This student’s powerful piece reveals the essence of racial injustice.
by Terra C., Grades 10-11, 826NYC
A student recalls their journey on how they discovered their LGBTQIA+ identity.
Rosman A., age 18, 826CHI
Smells swirl about a student walking around an ice cream shop.
Annasian Walters, Grade 11-12, 826NYC
A student explores gratitude and love through sharing food.
by Alexis G., Grade 11
In this narrative, the author uses vibrant language to explore their identity, in all its complexity, through different landscapes.
Yamilet J., 826LA
A student reflects on the fear and wonder of becoming a mother.
by Steysi Hailee, 826LA
A student reflects on a small moment and single sacrifice that transformed her outlook on giving.
by Brandon R., 826LA
A student recounts the epic highs and lows of high school track and cross country.
by Jizelle Villegas, Grade 12, 826 Dallas Project
The stunning and vulnerable poem processes feelings of loss, grief, and hope for the future.
by Samuel Wang, Grade 10, 826NYC
A poem about the complexity of love exchanged during the holidays.
by Jordan, 826 New Orleans
Crawfish, crayfish, or mudbugs. Whatever you call them, the writer of this poem doesn't like them.
by Maya M., Grade 11, Newburg, OR
A student reflects on the memories they made while backpacking.
by Salma Khalif, 826 MSP
A powerful poem that lifts up Black women.
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