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Hero?
May 23, 2021
Tomorrow the adventure is over.
Tomorrow the struggle is done.
Tomorrow the weight is lifted.
Tomorrow the battle is won.
Joyous celebration will ring through the town.
Villagers will excitedly bustle throughout the streets.
The King will stand high with his royal crown.
The warrior will shake the hand of everyone he meets.
Even though the trials are complete
Even though the obstacles are overcome
the warrior's memories are never sweet
he thinks of the monster he had become.
© Matt G., Bellevue, NE
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Olivia
Sioux City, IA
May 21, 2021
Dear Poetry Editor:
I am submitting three poems entitled “Ode to Marching Band,” “Hero?,” and “Understanding,” for consideration in Teen Ink.
I currently attend Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City Iowa and I am set to graduate in 2022. My creative writing teacher recommended that I submit my manuscript for consideration in Teen Ink.
Please recycle my manuscript if it does not fit your editorial needs. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Olivia Greaves