Category: 2023-2024 Submissions

A ball of fur
as strong as a bull
as tough as a rhino
her limbs fly through the air,
raining down upon her victims
her claws are knives
but
always caring
always attentive
always comforting
A ball of fur

I used to be a shortstop, but now I play catcher

I used to take piano lessons, now I teach myself

I used to eat avocados, but now I think they’re nasty

used to be in elementary school, but now I’m in middle school

I from the loud sports complex
From the volleyballs to the basketballs
I am from the house on the coalsack
With the kitchin that never closes
I am from the hot a Sunny days
The bushes that are always dead
Shriveling up more everyday
I’m from the family days and vacations
From my mom and dad
I’m from staying up late and spending money
And from laughing likes there’s no tomorrow
I’m from smile and speak up
And miss mary mack
I’m from christmas dinner
And from bake offs in the kitchen
From austin to louisiana
Chicken and Fries
To the 36 year old’s accident
To the 42 year olds accident
Long travels and short ones
I am Alexa Cooper
Proud and Strong

I’m tired of going to bed and waking up at a certain time
I’m tired of going to school expecting to be happy
I’m tired of walking class to class in fear of being late
I’m tired of being told to be quiet when the others are being loud
I’m tired of being an introvert when others are having fun
I’m tired of being told that things I like are overrated
I’m tired of escaping school just to do homework
I’m tired of being told not to complain when I’m expressing feelings
I’m tired of saying no yet I’m tired of saying yes
I’m tired of sleeping if I’m just going to wake up
I’m tired of eating if I’m just going to be hungry
I’m tired of being scared of being denied but
I’m tired of not being scared of anything at all
I’m tired of being told to go away yet
I’m tired of being told to stay

Pencils gliding across papers like figure skaters,
children chattering to one another as the crisp air whirls around the room.

Munching and crunching on food in the cafeteria boys and girls babbling on about the day as their conversations echo throughout the room as if they were in a cave

The bell rings and we all jump for joy
The day has ended and now we get to go to our cozy, little homes.

I used to watch my sister do makeup
Now I do it
I used to want to go to school
Now I want to stay home
I used to want to grow up
Now I want to be younger
I used to have lots of energy
Now I’m always tired
I used to watch YouTube kids
Now I watch TikTok
I used to hate perfume
Now I use it nearly every day
I used to want a lot of best friends
Now I only want one
I used to love music
I still do
I used to Hate the dark
Now I love it
I love fruits like kiwi
It’s sweet and tangy
That’s what I want a friendship to be like
Sweet and tangy.

Where I’m From
My name is Aaron.
I’m from gaming and sports.
I’m from math and science.
I’m from wood floors and marble counter tops.
I’m from the palm tree that shades the pool.
I’m from football and baseball.
I’m from Kansas City teams and cookie cakes. I’m from Tom and Shannon.
I’m from tacos and noodles.
I’m from the worn couch on the patio.

I am from the bats and balls in my garage.
From the baseball store in Oak Hill.
I am from a big house made of wood and brick.
Which the plot of land it sits on is tilted.
I am from my Wii and Xbox One.
Which came from the gaming store.
I am from my great great grandpa one of the German fleet admirals in World War One.
From the cake that was made by my grandma.
I am from my family.

What’s in my locker?
Half done homework from 6 months ago
An empty gum container
A box of clorox wipes I forgot to give to the teacher
Trash
The binder I never use
Candy wrappers
My math journal

Where I am from
By Savannah Ladd

I am from the big plants in every room the big windows that blind you with light and slobbery dogs that beg for pets I am from the bright white home with black furniture I am from the big snake plants in the front entrance and the 500-year-old oak trees in the backyard whos long limbs shade us from the scorching Texas sun I am from church every Sunday and family dinners nightly from steve and Marisa from the summer vacations where all you can hear is laughter I am from From the smell of burgers and steak fresh off the grill
I am from the weekly Longhorn games from the long drives and flights to see family from long bike rides I am from an amazing family.