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.
Rosman A., age 18, 826CHI
Smells swirl about a student walking around an ice cream shop.
by Junaynah R., Grade 11, 826NYC
Full of exquisite imagery, this poem explores the idea of second chances.
Kenya G., 17, 826LA
A poet relates her experience as a queer woman in the closet to a peacock in the zoo.
by Olivia H., 826CHI
A piece that explores the connection between stars, legacy, and Black resilience.
by Abby S., Grade 11, 826 Boston
An author reflects on their correspondence with their friend from the past.
by Alanis T., Age 17, 826 Boston
A student reflects on how her relationship's with her parents has influenced her life.
by Julianna Cruz, 826 Dallas Project
This narrative piece contemplates the struggle of immigrants during the pandemic.
by Jennifer Alcocer, The 826 Dallas Project
This personal narrative addresses the struggles of students graduating high school during the pandemic.
by Salma Khalif, 826 MSP
A powerful poem that lifts up Black women.
by Brandon R., 826LA
A student recounts the epic highs and lows of high school track and cross country.
by Soraya, 826NYC
This student’s powerful piece reveals the essence of racial injustice.
by Lisbeth M.F., 826NYC
A story about how Marcus becomes Marcela.
by Jordan, 826 New Orleans
Crawfish, crayfish, or mudbugs. Whatever you call them, the writer of this poem doesn't like them.
by Steysi Hailee, 826LA
A student reflects on a small moment and single sacrifice that transformed her outlook on giving.
by Alphonsine M., 826LA
A student reflects on the journey and struggle of growing in the face of adversity.
by Alexis G., Grade 11
In this narrative, the author uses vibrant language to explore their identity, in all its complexity, through different landscapes.
by Michaiah Anderson, The 826 Dallas Project
In this poem, a student describes their family origins with an intimate point of view
by Samuel Wang, Grade 10, 826NYC
A poem about the complexity of love exchanged during the holidays.
by Elsy M.E., Grade 11, 826 Valencia
A poet imagines a better and more harmonious world.
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 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 Leydi Di Villanueva, The 826 Dallas Project
This creative narrative imagines how the coronavirus views humanity during the pandemic.
by Jahruwach Hamilton, Grade 10, 826NYC
In this rousing poem, a student asserts her strength and worth as a woman.
by Raheem, 826 New Orleans
A student compares themself to the place they live, New Orleans, as both evolve through great obstacles.
by Jesus Sanchez, The 826 Dallas Project
This creative short horror piece explores the mysteries and danger of a night in the woods.
by Jana C., 826LA
A celebration of self and exploration of core values.
by Denisse Reyes Gonzalez, Age 17, 826NYC
Using metaphors, this bilingual poem explores the idea of lost love.
by Jonas K., 826 National
A student explores the paradox of how technology is used amongst teenagers.
by Jazlyn Moses, 826 National
One student explores their online persona and the lasting importance of conscientious social media practices.
by Tammy Fong, 826NYC
A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.
Yamilet J., 826LA
A student reflects on the fear and wonder of becoming a mother.
by Kaleo V.C., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student looks back on their first day of kindergarten and how they've changed.
Annasian Walters, Grade 11-12, 826NYC
A student explores gratitude and love through sharing food.
by Kayla Wayne, Grade 11, 826NYC
In this poem, a student reflects on their first encounter with forced assimilation.
by Riti Shrestha, 826NYC
In this poem, metaphor is used to describe who the narrator is.
by Sally Phan, 826 Boston
A memoir that questions the idea of home and how it changes with time.
by Lucas Hu, 826 Boston
A poem about staying true to yourself during a challenging transition
by Timothy T., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student tells the story of how his family has influenced his life.
by Jizelle Villegas, Grade 12, 826 Dallas Project
The stunning and vulnerable poem processes feelings of loss, grief, and hope for the future.
by Maya M., Grade 11, Newburg, OR
A student reflects on the memories they made while backpacking.
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 Ryker, 826michigan
Liner notes that showcase the meaning and musicality of the Jimmy Ruffin song “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”
by Sian Laing
When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.
by Yojannie Pizarro, Age 17, 826 Boston
This poem explores the beauty of friendship.
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 Terra C., Grades 10-11, 826NYC
A student recalls their journey on how they discovered their LGBTQIA+ identity.
by Karla M., 826LA
A poem for lovers of love and the moon.
by Johnny Vasquez, 826 MSP
A family interview reveals a mother's painful past and shines a light on her persistence.
by Numan Khan, age 16, 826 Boston
A bilingual "I am" poem filled with conviction and courage.
by Amalia O'Brien, Grade 10, Novato, CA
A letter to the future Madame President of the United States.
Virginia Walker, age 18, 826 Boston
A student writes to a grandmother she never met.
by Vanessa Ramon-Ibarra, 826DC
Living in the digital world can create unwanted attachments, as one student laments.
by Sharoya Bracey, 826NYC
In this memoir, the narrator recounts the struggle of being the bigger person in a very small space.
by Colin Y., Age 17, 826 Valencia
A student describes how volunteering saved him from his online prison.
by Rockelle Rodd, Grade 11, 826NYC
This poem uses analogies to describe all of the pieces of the writer's personal history.
by Arianna R., Grade 11, 826 Boston
A beautiful ode to home and self.
by Melody Marcano, 826 Boston
In this poem, a student reflects on their roots and their desire to grow.
by Sergio M, 826 Valencia
This piece reminds us that a smile is not always what it seems.
by Keyshana, Grade 11, 826CHI
Black strength, beauty, and pride soar in this poem as a student discusses overcoming brutality and discrimination.
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 Augustus Griffith Jr., 826 National
From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem explores the aftermath and lasting impacts of school shootings.
by Izzy T., 826 Valencia
A student reflects on memories of home and what binds her special community together.
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 Justis Porter, age 16, 826 Boston
A neighborhood ode filled with sights and sounds of the poet's street.
by Oriel, 826NYC
In this poem, an echoing question strikes a chord and reveals the tragic loss held within systemic injustice.
by Bianca Morcho, 826 MSP
A personal essay that explores the different shades of the Black Lives Matter movement.
by Gisel J., 826LA
The power of public speaking shines through this student's memoir.
by Shayne Williams
Discover what one student experiences when they tuck their phone away for a whole day.
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.
by Sylvia C., 826 Valencia
A poet demonstrates their devotion to love.
by Earl Williams Jr., The 826 Dallas Project
A powerful poetic piece about the experience of being Black in America.
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.
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