Teen Ink Magazine,
September 2006 :
Poetry Articles
Always by Jessica L., Gilford, NH To me, the dandelions will always be sprouting wings and growing toward the heavens along the chalky-white of the fence out back, ... Continue...
Another World by Monica H., Lawrenceville, GA The rain mimicked the cadence of tearing velcro When one pressed an ear against the window pane While the wind knocked the lanky arms of tree upon a wall As if it were a cantankerous old man thumping a cane Looking closely at the universe within a drop ... Continue...
Between the Lines by Tracey C., Cheshire, CT Somewhere between the drama and fights, The parties and long nights, Taking chances, And crazy romances. Somewhere between making new friends, ... Continue...
City Countrymen by Erica B., Wells, ME Stepping out of the cave, and into the mist this is it. Crossing the street, my metropolitan refuge ... Continue...
Dialogue number 1 by Samuel A., Omaha, NE Upon another limb flame foil flail. And bellicose fortitudes stoke a foundry Of righteousness; the mold each hath prepared. Swirling hollow men cast noble scales, And purge gray matter upon the earth. ... Continue...
Down Main Street by Emmett J., Northbrook, IL Down Main Street, Where I bought my first guitar And left my soft hands On the counter Where they cracked ... Continue...
Driving Demons by Jessica R., Gilford, NH Blackness surrounds me as I grip the wheel tighter Little glances in the mirror reveal shadows of the past chasing me. No matter how fast I go ... Continue...
Found: Woe is I by Kaitlin H., Kingsville, MD Talk. Your voice pauses, stresses, rises, falls. Intend your words to fit together. Write. Guide marks, be understood, believe, try; possibilities.
Honey. Sweetie. Darling. by Jason S., Allendale, NJ This selection can be found in Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul, the 7th in the Teen Ink book series, all available in bookstores nationwide and online.
Ode to Guitar by Victoria M., Scotch Plains, NJ enchantment takes the form of fingers dancing to sweet melody, grasping at strings as notes beckon to be heard echoing through hollow wood
Photo by Amber A., Stafford, VA In my closet there’s a photo that shines like rubber, and looks slick like hair gel. it’s buried under the dresser ... Continue...
The Box of Many Colors by Caitlin F., Towson, MD I pull them out one by one - Ruby red, Peacock purple, Gritty gray. Crayons of every color. ... Continue...
The Middle Child by Jodi L., Cincinnati, OH No one ever remembers Gene Forrester. If he weren’t a fictional character on an all-too-familiar journey of self discovery, he might be upset. ... Continue...
Titled by Tanya N., Roswell, GA i hate how all these girls inject (un)requited love into their delicate poetry maybe if it were more cliche maybe if you had perfect music taste ... Continue...
Waking at the Wheel by Sarah R., Fairfax Station, VA After we had fallen into each other’s arms, Matt apologized profusely for his careless comment that had reminded me of my father’s illness - I’m sorry. I’m sorry. - and I slowly closed my eyes, seeing my father’s body ... Continue...
Where Did You Go? by Michelle F., Whittier, CA I still see your ghost Pallid Passing through you I miss your black eyes Shining ... Continue...
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