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Teen Ink Magazine, April 2005 : Poetry Articles

A Beautiful Mind by Devan T., Twinsburg, OH ESP? You have got to be kidding me. The mind is something, powerful, beautiful, ... Continue...	A Fresh Morning by Gabrielle D., Park City, UT She hooks a leash onto the blaring 99-cent collar an expectant furry face stares up at her. She sees that ... Continue...
Braver by Kimberly C., New City, NY I wake up And put on A variation Of the boring outfit I wear ... Continue...	Happiness by Beth Z., Woodbridge, VA It is as pure and simple as skipping down the dock Under the warm and gentle sun With the water dancing to the music Of the sea gulls overhead And the breeze teasing my hair out of its ponytail ... Continue...
How to Amuse Yourself During Math by Sara S., Southwick, MA Multiply The number of ceiling tiles by your teacher’s hair plugs; Add How many words you can make ... Continue...	I Grew Up by Anna D., Toronto, Canada, ON I grew among lights, fluorescent neon caressing the windows of antique shops and cornerstores The buzzing land of the busy, ... Continue...
in lieu of an orchestra screaming melodies of worthless expulsion into our hollow heads by Christine W., Holmdel, NJ the funniest thing - I can’t remember her voice. I forgother laugh they say true friends are never apart I don’tagree ... Continue...	Making a Point by Risa T., Oshkosh, WI let’s get to the point to say that nothing’s wrong when our mothers ask if we’re upset ... Continue...
Marshmallows by Kristina D., Glendale, CA I keep all thoughts of you Under the heavy veil of the past Squished between old memories Of mud cakes and crafts Tucked under stale dreams ... Continue...	My Only Wish by Melissa S., St. Louis, MO Dedicated to Sherman Leroy S. II I saw a shooting star’s bright light, So I made a wish that quiet night, I said so soft, only I could hear, A wish to ease my pain and fear. ... Continue...
Old Folks Home by Arnora A., Chicago, IL There’s pain here In these pale blue walls. Forgotten memories, People, And me. ... Continue...	Run by Melanie D., Port Jervis, NY I don’t care that it’s cold out, I need to run. This life needs to be left in my dust. My adrenaline starts as I begin to go faster. My house is just a dot behind me. ... Continue...
Runaway by Samantha B., Dry Ridge, KY I left before dawn when the house was still I made no sound (no announcement) and I walked ... Continue...	Showdown by Ricky H., Gilmanton Iron Works, NH Looking eye to eye, I laughed in his face If only you had two, I thought. He gave a dumfounded glare back, Poor monster had no idea ... Continue...
Turning by Jessica S., Hamilton, OH When the sky starts to fall into the open palms of weary morning, When the stars are consumed by baby blue without a fleeting fight, When my head rises from dreams marinated in fantasy, the leaves start to fall and warm starts to fade, turning colors of life begin their journey away from anything ... Continue...	Untitled by Jessica B., Joaquin, TX I’m so tired of this game of cat and mouse. I ask 20 Questions, You dodge them all. This used to be fun But now chase is for kids. ... Continue...
Untitled by Anna M., Rochester, MI do they wonder what I’m thinking? are they amused by me as I am by them? do they think they’ve got me pegged ready for packaging ... Continue...	Untitled by Justin T., Marietta, GA Underneath something uncovered Hidden, like the dirt on a blustery Mid-October day Lies my hope, My hidden feelings They rest eagerly under the blanket of security ... Continue...
War by Sasha F., Takoma Park, MD In bello nihil tam leve est quod non magnae interdum rei momentum faciat - Livy Now is the time for eerie wind. Now is the time for darting rain. Here young, red leaves tear from the boughs - ... Continue...	Yankee Stadium by Stephanie B., Congers, NY Blue bleachers sun beating on our heads your hand in mine Dark blue fitted Yankee cap gently placed on your dark brown hair. ... Continue...

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