Juanita stood in the middle of the school with a devastated look on her face. She couldn’t believe it. Juan Oaks had just broken up with her in front of hundreds of students walking in the school hallway. He loudly accused her of being caught by the football team kissing the new boy who transferred from Florida. Hearing those hurtful words made her heart break into a million pieces. Everybody stared and laughed. She had never been so humiliated in her life.
Once she processed what had actually happened, she turned around and ran out the school doors with tears in her eyes. When she arrived home, she ran in her room and locked her door. Her mother ran in behind her and asked what was wrong. Juanita cried tears into her pillow and ignored everything her mother said. She just couldn’t believe that Juan believed this big lie. She knew his friends wanted to see them apart and he had let himself be tricked by their clever plan. Later on that night, her tears turned into complete anger and frustration. She was determined she would get Juan for making her look bad in front of everybody.
She put on her jacket and headed towards her front door. Before she walked out the door, she grabbed the biggest knife in her kitchen. As she walked to Juan’s house she began to shed more tears. When she got there, she demanded that he come outside and listen to her side of the story. He agreed, came out, however he still didn’t believe her. When Juan turned around to walk back in his house she stabbed him several times. His mother was watching through the window and ran outside. She couldn’t help Juan; he needed medical help. She got the phone and called 911. When they got there Juan was taken to the hospital and Juanita was arrested. (Brittany Johnson)
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Jay
Jay remembered his fathers' words from this morning, "You go to school to get an education...Blah, Blah and Blah" (He dropped out and got a G.E.D.). Hearing the principal announce that student have 30 seconds to be in class forced him back to the present. His pace quickened to reflect this purpose and he rode the tide of loud, irrepressible black kids through the pack hallways of the former middle school. After making it on time, he plopped into his desk-chair and checked his pocket for the $5.00 he had for lunch money. (Mr. King)
FMA 10 Commandments
Love yourself first, never lie to yourself and only rely on yourself
Work now, play later, be assertaive
Don't hate, you are who you are
Don't leave the one you love for the one you like, treat them right or someone else will
Laugh now, cry later
Do not follow others, know what you want
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Money isn't everything, be kind to others
Think before you act
Live where the wind blows, remember honesty is a lonely word
Work now, play later, be assertaive
Don't hate, you are who you are
Don't leave the one you love for the one you like, treat them right or someone else will
Laugh now, cry later
Do not follow others, know what you want
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Money isn't everything, be kind to others
Think before you act
Live where the wind blows, remember honesty is a lonely word
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tanka
The Tanka poem form originated in Japan around the 5th century as a means to commemorate a special occasion or to make note of a significant moment. It utilizes 31 syllables in a stanza of five lines organized 5-7-5-7-7 sequentially.
Untitled
by Monica Hernandez
I woke up today
With a burden in my chest
I have no feelings
For this one boy I once liked
He was a jerk like all the others
Spring
by Mercedes Quigley
The Pollen is here
It smells dirty in the air
Flowers are growing
The sun is shining brightly
The air brings my allergies
Spring
by Stephanie Meade
You feel that nice breeze
When your hair is blowing
The sun is so bright
Put away your snow boots
And bring out your hands
Spring
by Jimekiah Bell
The flowers blooming
With a nice breeze spring is here
I want to relax
But I am still at Forestville
Wolves
by Jamese Burke
Lonely dark black sky
Brings out many deranged wolves
Who howl at the moon
To tell that the moon is full
That’s their highlight for the night
Spring
by Monica Altamirano
Spring is wonderful
Beautiful flowers blooming
Great time to go out
Light breeze, sunshine, great weather
It makes everyone cheerful
Love
by Cheronda Thomas
It’s not what you’ve heard
It is harder than you think
Don’t get caught in it
Unless you know it is for you
Cuz it sure nuff aint for me
Winter
by Dominic Kelly
The freezing white snow
Just make my skin go oh
It is just too cold
I can’t wait until the spring
When the warm air comes again
Spring
by Jesse Lopez
Spring is a delight
Despite of all my allergies
Itchy and runny nose
How I hate spring so much
But yet spring is a delight
Winter
by Carnel McClary
Hi it’s winter now
It’s very cold in the day
There’s snow on the ground
Having to play in the snow
Blocked in the house we can’t go
Spring
by Brittany Johnson
Flowers start to bloom
The weather starts to get hot
Coats get put away
It’s usually warm outside
Nature starts to look better
Sadness
by Aisha Onley
Hurt and crushed from pain
Never thought you’ll hurt me like this
Didn’t deserve this hurt
Though nothing would ever change wid us
What the hell went wrong so fast
Fall
by Shawn Ragland
As the leaves fall down
Today I look forward to the night sound
Green leaves red leaves yellow
Clear skies dark night perfect view of life
Fall represent sighs of life
Winter/Love
by Denzel Dickerson
Cold winds run through
The chill of the snow numbs me
The still winters freeze
Birds are nowhere to be found
The sky is filled with small flakes
Hate
by Antonese Barnes
Hate is a strong word
But sometimes you will use it
Hate is a feeling
Mostly people don’t mean it
But it is universal
Untitled
By Jazmon Dickerson
Love is strong
But sometimes it’s good to love
Love is joy you feel
Love makes you smile and be happy
You laugh, smile, giggle all the time
Love
By Anthony MacCoy
It’s not hard to love
When you find that special one
Cherish everyday
Like it will be your last day
That’s what I call love
SEASONS
By Paul Cruz
Summer, time for fun!
Graduation time oh yea!
90 degrees hot!
T-shirts, shorts, flip flops, no socks!
Let’s get in the pool it’s hot
HAPPINESS
By Alaysia Randall
Joy is in my face
Anticipating this day
I’ve waited so long
I finally made it here
And it’s called graduation
FALL
By Viviana Johnson
The winds are coming
Leaves changing from green to orange
Crunching while I walk
Bells ringing schools are in
Summer ends time for the fall
SADNESS
By Donnell Berryman
Don’t like this feeling
Not like me to be this way
Really hurt inside
Wish I could just turn times
Life goes on ill live for now
SPRING
By Trevon Tolson
Spring break is coming
The flowers start to bloom now
There will be pollen
But that won’t keep me inside
This my last spring as a kid
SUMMER
By Gene Cole
Sizzling hot out
Lings back for the frosty men
Fans in the windows
Kids scattering everywhere
Pods filled bells threw summer
SUMMER
By Chane’ Watkins
Blazing sun and heat
People half naked in the street
All sandals on sale
School is out time for a job
Curfew I have no limit
WINTER
By Kenneth Whitaker
The season of fall
The quick reverse of springtime
A cycle of life
An elegant time of the year
A gateway to winter, he cold
SUMMER
By Ayanna Graham
Tears, my eyes are red
I want to talk but I can’t
Please get out my fears
I’ll let you know when I’m good
Why are you still here, please leave
Untitled
by Monica Hernandez
I woke up today
With a burden in my chest
I have no feelings
For this one boy I once liked
He was a jerk like all the others
Spring
by Mercedes Quigley
The Pollen is here
It smells dirty in the air
Flowers are growing
The sun is shining brightly
The air brings my allergies
Spring
by Stephanie Meade
You feel that nice breeze
When your hair is blowing
The sun is so bright
Put away your snow boots
And bring out your hands
Spring
by Jimekiah Bell
The flowers blooming
With a nice breeze spring is here
I want to relax
But I am still at Forestville
Wolves
by Jamese Burke
Lonely dark black sky
Brings out many deranged wolves
Who howl at the moon
To tell that the moon is full
That’s their highlight for the night
Spring
by Monica Altamirano
Spring is wonderful
Beautiful flowers blooming
Great time to go out
Light breeze, sunshine, great weather
It makes everyone cheerful
Love
by Cheronda Thomas
It’s not what you’ve heard
It is harder than you think
Don’t get caught in it
Unless you know it is for you
Cuz it sure nuff aint for me
Winter
by Dominic Kelly
The freezing white snow
Just make my skin go oh
It is just too cold
I can’t wait until the spring
When the warm air comes again
Spring
by Jesse Lopez
Spring is a delight
Despite of all my allergies
Itchy and runny nose
How I hate spring so much
But yet spring is a delight
Winter
by Carnel McClary
Hi it’s winter now
It’s very cold in the day
There’s snow on the ground
Having to play in the snow
Blocked in the house we can’t go
Spring
by Brittany Johnson
Flowers start to bloom
The weather starts to get hot
Coats get put away
It’s usually warm outside
Nature starts to look better
Sadness
by Aisha Onley
Hurt and crushed from pain
Never thought you’ll hurt me like this
Didn’t deserve this hurt
Though nothing would ever change wid us
What the hell went wrong so fast
Fall
by Shawn Ragland
As the leaves fall down
Today I look forward to the night sound
Green leaves red leaves yellow
Clear skies dark night perfect view of life
Fall represent sighs of life
Winter/Love
by Denzel Dickerson
Cold winds run through
The chill of the snow numbs me
The still winters freeze
Birds are nowhere to be found
The sky is filled with small flakes
Hate
by Antonese Barnes
Hate is a strong word
But sometimes you will use it
Hate is a feeling
Mostly people don’t mean it
But it is universal
Untitled
By Jazmon Dickerson
Love is strong
But sometimes it’s good to love
Love is joy you feel
Love makes you smile and be happy
You laugh, smile, giggle all the time
Love
By Anthony MacCoy
It’s not hard to love
When you find that special one
Cherish everyday
Like it will be your last day
That’s what I call love
SEASONS
By Paul Cruz
Summer, time for fun!
Graduation time oh yea!
90 degrees hot!
T-shirts, shorts, flip flops, no socks!
Let’s get in the pool it’s hot
HAPPINESS
By Alaysia Randall
Joy is in my face
Anticipating this day
I’ve waited so long
I finally made it here
And it’s called graduation
FALL
By Viviana Johnson
The winds are coming
Leaves changing from green to orange
Crunching while I walk
Bells ringing schools are in
Summer ends time for the fall
SADNESS
By Donnell Berryman
Don’t like this feeling
Not like me to be this way
Really hurt inside
Wish I could just turn times
Life goes on ill live for now
SPRING
By Trevon Tolson
Spring break is coming
The flowers start to bloom now
There will be pollen
But that won’t keep me inside
This my last spring as a kid
SUMMER
By Gene Cole
Sizzling hot out
Lings back for the frosty men
Fans in the windows
Kids scattering everywhere
Pods filled bells threw summer
SUMMER
By Chane’ Watkins
Blazing sun and heat
People half naked in the street
All sandals on sale
School is out time for a job
Curfew I have no limit
WINTER
By Kenneth Whitaker
The season of fall
The quick reverse of springtime
A cycle of life
An elegant time of the year
A gateway to winter, he cold
SUMMER
By Ayanna Graham
Tears, my eyes are red
I want to talk but I can’t
Please get out my fears
I’ll let you know when I’m good
Why are you still here, please leave
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Seven Sins Seven Virtues
The following works are explorations of the "Seven Deadly Sins" and the "Seven Heaven Virtues". The Cadets were asked to describe each attribute in the context of their experience within a specific sin and/or virtue.
Gratefulness
by Mylandria Hunter
Who can be grateful?
Anyone can be grateful
Do you know how to be grateful?
Many people do
Are you one of the few?
Who can not only but also do
Having the desire to thank somebody
Having the will power to thank somebody
Showing the desire to thank somebody
Showing your love to somebody
Showing your appreciation to somebody
Showing your gratitude to somebody
Feeling thankfulness for somebody
Being willing to thank somebody
Expressing thanks to somebody
So when you think of the word gratefulness
Are you grateful for somebody?
Respect
Unknown
Respect, it’s far more than not stepping on someone’s shoe. It comes down to all the decisions you choose.
Respect, It needs to be given in order to be “got”, it ain’t all about being the hottest person on the block.
Respect, show a sense of self-control and when all hope is lost, you’ve got your pride to hold.
You shout about the lack of respect, but you need to do something about it, nothing will get accomplished by arguing, fighting and shouting.
Before you walk out that door, do a double check, cause you ain’t ready to leave without your respect.
For others and yourself and all the hatred that you felt, it’s gone, it’s been erased. It needs to be replaced.
Before you take a step, check your respect.
It doesn’t start with beating someone up in the bathroom. To tell you the truth it doesn’t start in the streets, Respect starts with you.
Gratefulness
by Mylandria Hunter
Who can be grateful?
Anyone can be grateful
Do you know how to be grateful?
Many people do
Are you one of the few?
Who can not only but also do
Having the desire to thank somebody
Having the will power to thank somebody
Showing the desire to thank somebody
Showing your love to somebody
Showing your appreciation to somebody
Showing your gratitude to somebody
Feeling thankfulness for somebody
Being willing to thank somebody
Expressing thanks to somebody
So when you think of the word gratefulness
Are you grateful for somebody?
Respect
Unknown
Respect, it’s far more than not stepping on someone’s shoe. It comes down to all the decisions you choose.
Respect, It needs to be given in order to be “got”, it ain’t all about being the hottest person on the block.
Respect, show a sense of self-control and when all hope is lost, you’ve got your pride to hold.
You shout about the lack of respect, but you need to do something about it, nothing will get accomplished by arguing, fighting and shouting.
Before you walk out that door, do a double check, cause you ain’t ready to leave without your respect.
For others and yourself and all the hatred that you felt, it’s gone, it’s been erased. It needs to be replaced.
Before you take a step, check your respect.
It doesn’t start with beating someone up in the bathroom. To tell you the truth it doesn’t start in the streets, Respect starts with you.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sundries
He Left Us
by Monica Hernandez
He left and left us, with his mess to clean up, he left with his love, his affection, his words , his family and his luggage, He left and left us, I still love him and I always will but ill always feel this loneliness that he left behind, He preferred his family & that’s how it was, So many years with out living with him, Without living with him, When I go, it feels weird, Now He tries to win our love and confidence, Even though he was mean with moms and us, I Want to leave with him when I feel the sadness dominates my feelings / emotions are the dark heavy raindrops the ones I want to see and feel, But just like he left us someone left him too, That’s why I’ll always Love Him, He Felt That Pain That We Felt, Not all Of It, But A Little, That’s Why Now All He Say’s Is, Sorry.!
You Can’t Have It All; I Mean Like, Where Would You Put It?
by Ayana Ruffin
An era of scarcity
A torpedoing, tanking economy
They grab all that they can get
But constantly forget
That they are not the only ones who need
Fire the workers; give a raise to the boss
Bail out the banks, send me a bill for your loss
We hide our stores and store our hide
All a reminder that something is eating us inside
They grab all that they can get
But constantly forget
There are thousands more to feed
What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine
No! You can’t have any you went apart of the deal
The pleasure is a matter of utmost precision
The content of opinion drives a selfish decision
Hold it close; keep your eyes open, there jus waiting for a steal
What’s their will be mine as soon as I see fit
Widen my arms and grab a hold a fit
They take and give not a bit of it away
Forgetting millions starve everyday
They require less but desire more
Discover the need change the score
A million to one the odds one always against me
A big man is always accused of gluttony
While the thin man eats like a refuge
And no one ever notices his greed
Not a secretive vice…nothing here to hide
A sign something is eating us inside
Constantly forgetting there’s many more who need
Maybe charity isn’t a virtue we can find
Gluttony is lust of the mind
Untitled
by Johnathan Tappin
The night whispers your name
But still I see nothing
Each night it is louder
But still no sight of the beauty in the wind
Everything is at a stand still
Waiting to find my beauty in the wind
Pacing back and forward
Find out there is no beauty in the wind
Just the soft spoken trees playing tricks again
One day I may find her or may just give in
To the thought of no one in the wind
ABANDONED
by Jasmine Whitehead
Independent from birth
No need for others
Just me, myself, and I
Now I’m feeling the pain
Retribution for the past
When I could simply let go
Mow there’s strings attached
I met my match
In limitless green eyes
But now I’m stranded
Abandoned
In place where I’m alone and cold
Wishing your arms could hold me
I WISH I COULD TAKE BACK TIME
by Anthony White
As I sit in class bored as ever.
My mind begins to wonder.
I began to wonder are we still together.
I began to wish, I could take back
Time, I wish I could rememver
How we use to be
We were always happy just me and her.
I wish I could take back time,
To the way things were
TWO
by Jasmine Drain
Life is to short to live alone
We need someone to call our own
To lift us through those terrible times
Please lend my your heart to hear those rhymes
To love us hen we’re feeling low
To guide us the right way to go
To give praise and receive it back
To give us joy, which some of us lack
To make bad thoughts go away
To love you each and everyday
To help you have a wonderful life
Even if they have to sacrifice
Do anything, just for you
…ONE is lonely, I’d rather it be TWO
WHO KNOWS
by jaclynn meldoi
Who knows what the world holds
We think we do
But we have no idea
And maybe we never will
All the pollution
All the violence
Can we make it through?
I think we can if we try.
Who knows what the future is
But maybe we can change it
It can’t be all about money,
Drugs, and gangs
Lets make a difference and
Change the world
Lets try and who knows…
Untitled
by Tyra Hitcher
You see the faults in me
That I never wanted
But always would be
You see what could be invisible
You see, but I never rally meant you to
Outer walls are now broken down
I sit sad on the ground
With my broken crown
Broken heart with pieces spread all around
The definition of words unfound
Repetition always make now sends
If you say it twice
It hurts less the second time it hits
If you try to find the faults in everyone
Don’t u know you’ll never get anywhere
From afar your voice make a difference
But not if you make fun of everybody existence
You have to be ignorant to the
Law, color, and faults
That is when ignorance is bliss
And when the compliments sound better
The second time they hit
No Chance on Love
by Amber Wilson
How could I
I actually believed
That someone could, would, should
Love me like I love them
So foolish of me
I should have known
Why do things happen
to girls that wanna love
We just want to love him
that special one
But he just won’t show
How much he cares
So we lock up
And take no chance on love
Untitled
by Nia Boome
There is room for a friend
Someone who is always there
We fight and argue, but
I know who you truly are.
You are my friend with
A mind that is beautifully created
I won’t let you sit here
And just waste it
We laugh and cry anytime together
I know you will be here though
Rainy and stormy
Weather.
This is for my friends
And I love with all my heart
I just thought you should
Know this because we
Will never part
Chicken
by Ahmeen Gaddy
We all love to eat good chicken
Afterwards we give our fingers a-likin
I love to eat it with sweet barbeque sauce
But after I have to remember to floss
Whether it be breast, thigh, or wing
Barbequed chicken is my favorite thing
Believe me, I can finish a breast
Just set down your plate... I’ll finish the rest
People who read this might think me overweight
But actually, in person, I’m looking quite great
then there’s the people who might call me fat
But, they can come give my stomach a pat
I know some people who live off of pork
And not one piece of chicken has been on their fork
Not one piece of chicken… how can this be?
For without chicken you can never be free
But now that my poem is almost yet done
To the Golden Corral buffet you must now run
You must go and get chicken, believe me, son
Untitled
Jakana Grant
As the world keeps turning
And old things vanish and
New things appear
I realize now that even
In the midst of the craved, I’m
More lonelier than ever
Not for friendship, but for love
To know that through anything
I’m still loved
To know with all the attitudes I catch
You’d always be there
To give my love and know your
Putting as much into it, do much as possible
But, I guess that’s not going to happen
Since the only dude I even really cared about is gone
I wish I could take back everything
I said, but then again I don’t
Somethings just have to be said
As the world keeps turning
I realize, I’m just experiencing life
I was woman enough to walk away and
break a heart
I’m woman enough to deal with my part
My heart was the heart that was broken from the start
What It Is What It Isn’t
by April Brown
It is love. It is love
On a good day, Yes. On a bad day, No
If the love is true. How do we know?
It is the truth. It isn’t the truth
Sometimes maybe, other times a lie
tired of trying to read between the lines
It is hope. It isn’t hope
For a better set of days or more days of sorrow
We never really had a promised tomorrow
It is real. It isn’t real
This thing we’re pretending to have
Let’s let it go now
And leave it in the past
That’s where it belongs
Because fake love never last
by Monica Hernandez
He left and left us, with his mess to clean up, he left with his love, his affection, his words , his family and his luggage, He left and left us, I still love him and I always will but ill always feel this loneliness that he left behind, He preferred his family & that’s how it was, So many years with out living with him, Without living with him, When I go, it feels weird, Now He tries to win our love and confidence, Even though he was mean with moms and us, I Want to leave with him when I feel the sadness dominates my feelings / emotions are the dark heavy raindrops the ones I want to see and feel, But just like he left us someone left him too, That’s why I’ll always Love Him, He Felt That Pain That We Felt, Not all Of It, But A Little, That’s Why Now All He Say’s Is, Sorry.!
You Can’t Have It All; I Mean Like, Where Would You Put It?
by Ayana Ruffin
An era of scarcity
A torpedoing, tanking economy
They grab all that they can get
But constantly forget
That they are not the only ones who need
Fire the workers; give a raise to the boss
Bail out the banks, send me a bill for your loss
We hide our stores and store our hide
All a reminder that something is eating us inside
They grab all that they can get
But constantly forget
There are thousands more to feed
What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine
No! You can’t have any you went apart of the deal
The pleasure is a matter of utmost precision
The content of opinion drives a selfish decision
Hold it close; keep your eyes open, there jus waiting for a steal
What’s their will be mine as soon as I see fit
Widen my arms and grab a hold a fit
They take and give not a bit of it away
Forgetting millions starve everyday
They require less but desire more
Discover the need change the score
A million to one the odds one always against me
A big man is always accused of gluttony
While the thin man eats like a refuge
And no one ever notices his greed
Not a secretive vice…nothing here to hide
A sign something is eating us inside
Constantly forgetting there’s many more who need
Maybe charity isn’t a virtue we can find
Gluttony is lust of the mind
Untitled
by Johnathan Tappin
The night whispers your name
But still I see nothing
Each night it is louder
But still no sight of the beauty in the wind
Everything is at a stand still
Waiting to find my beauty in the wind
Pacing back and forward
Find out there is no beauty in the wind
Just the soft spoken trees playing tricks again
One day I may find her or may just give in
To the thought of no one in the wind
ABANDONED
by Jasmine Whitehead
Independent from birth
No need for others
Just me, myself, and I
Now I’m feeling the pain
Retribution for the past
When I could simply let go
Mow there’s strings attached
I met my match
In limitless green eyes
But now I’m stranded
Abandoned
In place where I’m alone and cold
Wishing your arms could hold me
I WISH I COULD TAKE BACK TIME
by Anthony White
As I sit in class bored as ever.
My mind begins to wonder.
I began to wonder are we still together.
I began to wish, I could take back
Time, I wish I could rememver
How we use to be
We were always happy just me and her.
I wish I could take back time,
To the way things were
TWO
by Jasmine Drain
Life is to short to live alone
We need someone to call our own
To lift us through those terrible times
Please lend my your heart to hear those rhymes
To love us hen we’re feeling low
To guide us the right way to go
To give praise and receive it back
To give us joy, which some of us lack
To make bad thoughts go away
To love you each and everyday
To help you have a wonderful life
Even if they have to sacrifice
Do anything, just for you
…ONE is lonely, I’d rather it be TWO
WHO KNOWS
by jaclynn meldoi
Who knows what the world holds
We think we do
But we have no idea
And maybe we never will
All the pollution
All the violence
Can we make it through?
I think we can if we try.
Who knows what the future is
But maybe we can change it
It can’t be all about money,
Drugs, and gangs
Lets make a difference and
Change the world
Lets try and who knows…
Untitled
by Tyra Hitcher
You see the faults in me
That I never wanted
But always would be
You see what could be invisible
You see, but I never rally meant you to
Outer walls are now broken down
I sit sad on the ground
With my broken crown
Broken heart with pieces spread all around
The definition of words unfound
Repetition always make now sends
If you say it twice
It hurts less the second time it hits
If you try to find the faults in everyone
Don’t u know you’ll never get anywhere
From afar your voice make a difference
But not if you make fun of everybody existence
You have to be ignorant to the
Law, color, and faults
That is when ignorance is bliss
And when the compliments sound better
The second time they hit
No Chance on Love
by Amber Wilson
How could I
I actually believed
That someone could, would, should
Love me like I love them
So foolish of me
I should have known
Why do things happen
to girls that wanna love
We just want to love him
that special one
But he just won’t show
How much he cares
So we lock up
And take no chance on love
Untitled
by Nia Boome
There is room for a friend
Someone who is always there
We fight and argue, but
I know who you truly are.
You are my friend with
A mind that is beautifully created
I won’t let you sit here
And just waste it
We laugh and cry anytime together
I know you will be here though
Rainy and stormy
Weather.
This is for my friends
And I love with all my heart
I just thought you should
Know this because we
Will never part
Chicken
by Ahmeen Gaddy
We all love to eat good chicken
Afterwards we give our fingers a-likin
I love to eat it with sweet barbeque sauce
But after I have to remember to floss
Whether it be breast, thigh, or wing
Barbequed chicken is my favorite thing
Believe me, I can finish a breast
Just set down your plate... I’ll finish the rest
People who read this might think me overweight
But actually, in person, I’m looking quite great
then there’s the people who might call me fat
But, they can come give my stomach a pat
I know some people who live off of pork
And not one piece of chicken has been on their fork
Not one piece of chicken… how can this be?
For without chicken you can never be free
But now that my poem is almost yet done
To the Golden Corral buffet you must now run
You must go and get chicken, believe me, son
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Jakana Grant
As the world keeps turning
And old things vanish and
New things appear
I realize now that even
In the midst of the craved, I’m
More lonelier than ever
Not for friendship, but for love
To know that through anything
I’m still loved
To know with all the attitudes I catch
You’d always be there
To give my love and know your
Putting as much into it, do much as possible
But, I guess that’s not going to happen
Since the only dude I even really cared about is gone
I wish I could take back everything
I said, but then again I don’t
Somethings just have to be said
As the world keeps turning
I realize, I’m just experiencing life
I was woman enough to walk away and
break a heart
I’m woman enough to deal with my part
My heart was the heart that was broken from the start
What It Is What It Isn’t
by April Brown
It is love. It is love
On a good day, Yes. On a bad day, No
If the love is true. How do we know?
It is the truth. It isn’t the truth
Sometimes maybe, other times a lie
tired of trying to read between the lines
It is hope. It isn’t hope
For a better set of days or more days of sorrow
We never really had a promised tomorrow
It is real. It isn’t real
This thing we’re pretending to have
Let’s let it go now
And leave it in the past
That’s where it belongs
Because fake love never last
Short Stories
NORMAN
by Donnell Richardson
Roland Daniels sat at the Formica-topped center island of an ornate kitchen inside the Hemmingways’ home in Bangor, Maine. He had recently turned forty, and today would be the official marking of his latest contract hit. However, for the past four weeks he hadn’t been Roland Daniels, he had been Norman Watts instead. Norman was a thirty-five-year-old (Roland could easily play a thirty-five, or even thirty-year-old because of his young face) middle-class employee who worked in a small cubicle for a living, earned a low salary, had an ex-wife, no kids, and was known around the office for spending countless hours at the bars getting drunk. They sympathized for the “nice guy” in his harmless state.
by Donnell Richardson
Roland Daniels sat at the Formica-topped center island of an ornate kitchen inside the Hemmingways’ home in Bangor, Maine. He had recently turned forty, and today would be the official marking of his latest contract hit. However, for the past four weeks he hadn’t been Roland Daniels, he had been Norman Watts instead. Norman was a thirty-five-year-old (Roland could easily play a thirty-five, or even thirty-year-old because of his young face) middle-class employee who worked in a small cubicle for a living, earned a low salary, had an ex-wife, no kids, and was known around the office for spending countless hours at the bars getting drunk. They sympathized for the “nice guy” in his harmless state.
Limericks
Untitled
by Brian Benjamin
He started off broke
He always told jokes
He turned into a success
Now he performed with the best
that’s all folks is what he says
He did not care about the world
Or these who inhabited it. He
watched out for himself and said
**** the rest. He’s all about his paper
Benjamins to be more precise. Gun a
person down and call it a night
Untitled
by Trevon Tolson
There was once a kid who lived to impress
Underneath his façade, he was under a lot of stress
He hid his pain and suffering by living under a mask
No one ever truly knew about his painful past
The pain finally broke him and put him to rest
This kid was a star and loved by many
Your man was a beast a balled like Penny
This kid had everything
Never wanted a single thing
He still stuck with his man Kenny
Fake Girls
by Teresa Davis
These girls are fake
Maybe their mad, cuz they ain't got no bait
New girls came to our school
And the ugliest _____ think they rule
And the new _____ just love how they hate
In Forestville
Sitting in Forestville everyday
This school is getting no play
Our classes are boring
The kids can’t even pass the HSA scoring
I just can’t wait to get away
Poem
by Timothy Burley
I saw dis dude walkin down the street,
Thinking ____ sweet, and got jacked for the J’s on his feet.
Then they pulled out the strap,
Caught him in his back, and then that was the end of that.
Basketball
The game was too low,
I knew I would win, and off da break, I caught his man wit a spin,
I drove down the lane, his legs were in pain,
Then I told him, "dats how you play da game."
LOVE
by ANGELA IGBOKO
HIS LOVE IS OURS
HIS LOVE IS SURE
HE IS ALL THAT I NEED
SIMPLE AS THE AIR I BREATH
NOW I FEEL SECURE
HATE
I HATE YOU
THAT IS TRUE
FOR BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU DID TO ME
I SWEAR, I STILL FEEL THE HEAT
I DESPISE YOU
Untitled
by Anthony Jones
I fight the current of the vast ubiquitous sea
I search for myself in the mirror you see
African American culture was never taught to _____
Eurocentric is what helped us become killers
Self mastery is what afrocentric has taught me
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by Courtney Tobias
Negative
You’re suppose to be my dad
The things you do make me mad
Why aren’t you ever around?
Your nothing but a clown.
Because of you I stay sad
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by Asia Jones
Positive
Flew away like a dove
When I realized I was shoved
I felt so alive
I lived my life revived
When I noticed it was love
Negative
I’m here to win this race
So please get out my face
you mean nothing to me
Ugh! Get off my case!
Untitled
by Denzel Dickerson
The people start to doubt
The money runs out
Politician tell lies
The children start to cry
Because their stomachs go without
Untitled
by Charles Guthrie
Positive
Bill rolled down the hill
He had a great thrill
But when he got up
He found a small pup
And went to his house to chill
Negative
This guy turned into a thug
Then he got on a drug
Certain people he had to meet
So he went across the street
He ended up getting mugged
Untitled
by Gene Cole
Got the trap thumpin
Music got it bumpin
Couple junkies at my door
I guess they back for more
Ima have the block pumpin
Untitled
by Jeffery Byers
Jason thought smoking was cool
He rolled everyday after school
Ended up in the hospital bed
2 years later, ended up dead
Wasted his life, what a fool
Untitled
by Donnell Berryman
Ant thinks he cool now with a tat
Respect, HA, he gets none from my cat
He really think he a player
And he really is a hater
He’s the type to get no cheese like a rat
Ant man is my brother
We protect each other
_____ is what we claim
We all feel the same
Its like we got the same mother
by Brian Benjamin
He started off broke
He always told jokes
He turned into a success
Now he performed with the best
that’s all folks is what he says
He did not care about the world
Or these who inhabited it. He
watched out for himself and said
**** the rest. He’s all about his paper
Benjamins to be more precise. Gun a
person down and call it a night
Untitled
by Trevon Tolson
There was once a kid who lived to impress
Underneath his façade, he was under a lot of stress
He hid his pain and suffering by living under a mask
No one ever truly knew about his painful past
The pain finally broke him and put him to rest
This kid was a star and loved by many
Your man was a beast a balled like Penny
This kid had everything
Never wanted a single thing
He still stuck with his man Kenny
Fake Girls
by Teresa Davis
These girls are fake
Maybe their mad, cuz they ain't got no bait
New girls came to our school
And the ugliest _____ think they rule
And the new _____ just love how they hate
In Forestville
Sitting in Forestville everyday
This school is getting no play
Our classes are boring
The kids can’t even pass the HSA scoring
I just can’t wait to get away
Poem
by Timothy Burley
I saw dis dude walkin down the street,
Thinking ____ sweet, and got jacked for the J’s on his feet.
Then they pulled out the strap,
Caught him in his back, and then that was the end of that.
Basketball
The game was too low,
I knew I would win, and off da break, I caught his man wit a spin,
I drove down the lane, his legs were in pain,
Then I told him, "dats how you play da game."
LOVE
by ANGELA IGBOKO
HIS LOVE IS OURS
HIS LOVE IS SURE
HE IS ALL THAT I NEED
SIMPLE AS THE AIR I BREATH
NOW I FEEL SECURE
HATE
I HATE YOU
THAT IS TRUE
FOR BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU DID TO ME
I SWEAR, I STILL FEEL THE HEAT
I DESPISE YOU
Untitled
by Anthony Jones
I fight the current of the vast ubiquitous sea
I search for myself in the mirror you see
African American culture was never taught to _____
Eurocentric is what helped us become killers
Self mastery is what afrocentric has taught me
Untitled
by Courtney Tobias
Negative
You’re suppose to be my dad
The things you do make me mad
Why aren’t you ever around?
Your nothing but a clown.
Because of you I stay sad
Untitled
by Asia Jones
Positive
Flew away like a dove
When I realized I was shoved
I felt so alive
I lived my life revived
When I noticed it was love
Negative
I’m here to win this race
So please get out my face
you mean nothing to me
Ugh! Get off my case!
Untitled
by Denzel Dickerson
The people start to doubt
The money runs out
Politician tell lies
The children start to cry
Because their stomachs go without
Untitled
by Charles Guthrie
Positive
Bill rolled down the hill
He had a great thrill
But when he got up
He found a small pup
And went to his house to chill
Negative
This guy turned into a thug
Then he got on a drug
Certain people he had to meet
So he went across the street
He ended up getting mugged
Untitled
by Gene Cole
Got the trap thumpin
Music got it bumpin
Couple junkies at my door
I guess they back for more
Ima have the block pumpin
Untitled
by Jeffery Byers
Jason thought smoking was cool
He rolled everyday after school
Ended up in the hospital bed
2 years later, ended up dead
Wasted his life, what a fool
Untitled
by Donnell Berryman
Ant thinks he cool now with a tat
Respect, HA, he gets none from my cat
He really think he a player
And he really is a hater
He’s the type to get no cheese like a rat
Ant man is my brother
We protect each other
_____ is what we claim
We all feel the same
Its like we got the same mother
Boast Poems
The Boast is a primary part of the Black expressive tradition. It is a part of our folklore, "Stagger Lee" and our music, "I'll take your Man". It encompasses the reality, perspective and fantasy of the author. Boasting is 1/3 statement, 1/3 wordplay and 1/3 competition. Our efforts will honestly reflect the thoughts and influences of our writers. As a medium of the field and the street, I have tried to change as little as possible to maintain the authentic expressions of our writers. What you may read here may seem crude and brash, however, that is the point. Boasts are meant to be hyperbolic, humorous and pointed.
Untitled
by Stephen Brown
Time to strap up and dominate
I have hands of glory
Just turn and say sorry
Running, joking, catching like Randy Moss
When I step on the field you can tell I’m the boss
Wearing #21 with pride
Running so fast when I stride
Jumping so high it look like I’m flying
Think you can check, now you know you lying
Running the route so clean
They screaming out, “HE SO MEAN”
A few more wins, then we going to state
You better get there quick, don’t be late
I’m just trying to make my mother smile
Give her a money pile that longer than a mile
I’m trying to make it to the pros
Of course there is going to be some lows
Touchdown, Touchdown that’s all you hear
When I step on the line the end is near
All ya’ll defenders soft like Pooh Bear
Catching over 300 yards
I’m so rich, I can buy you a credit card
I’m getting bored with this,,, yawn
It all started on the front lawn
Making your coach so mad
While we on other side are glad
You better get some more lesson from your dad
The crowed screaming out, “Go KNIGHTS”
As they say back in the day, we out of sight
I hit you so hard you going to see the light
You going to near a ringing in your head
You might think you are dead
You going to be on the bed rest
You not going to be able to study for that test
Sitting here laughing and jumping
While you over there crying and doing something
You going to try and take us to court
Saying we assaulted you of some sort
The judge saying its football
Just go on and lean on the wall
If you need a football player, you know who to call
I’m the first to do it like Obama
You will never be found like Osama
To you it’s just the game
But no, I don’t feel the same
You whole team is lame
Just sit back and smile like dame
I’m the Queen, I Get What I Want
by Aisha Onley
I be the baddest girl you will ever see
Best believe, I get all the _____ green
I don’t really care about other people’s well being
You better believe, I get what I want
So you that you know, I never gotta front
_____ come and go, flaws and all
Make the next girl _____ have to stall
I be feeling the these _____ eyes beaming on me
As soon as I walk through the door their hearts skip a beat
But, when I look up, they stare down at their feet
Hey, all I could do is laugh at them
Because they know I know I could have him
The _____ be hating off the “damn, she ugly”
But deep down the trying be like me
I know they hate when I speak with or be with their man
______ are lucky if they don’t see us holding hands
But these _____ are no better and even worse
They are trying to ride my saddle like a horse
They are jealous when I am with my shawty
But lil youngin had messed up teeth
These _____ are just so dumb
I could make 2 _____ dry hump
Your girl, look so good I am everybody’s commodity
Having any _____ lying to come see me
I snap my fingers and he’ll be here today
Can’t name a price nice _____ wouldn’t pay
Yeah, I might sound real cocky
But that’s what happens when _____ constantly stalk me
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by Zenobia Payne
Well you know my name
Not a stranger to the game
Always going to be Zee
No you can’t be the same
Carmel and about 5’8
Someone you can’t afford to date
Step out of the house unlock the gate
Looking fly, I’m that girl you love
Ohh! So flossy
Chick stay bossy
I’m going to be the queen
No matter how to shuffle
Never less than Louis on my duffle
You can call me the baddest
Cause your swagg is the saddest
You don’t have to lie to me
I’m what you try to be
To cute for ya to stand
I’m your dudes number one
Girl, but he not my man
But you my number one fan
So rich, you still in a recession
Your credit cards declined you
Sufferin depression
Chick you known as a 3 star
Can’t even afford your dream car
Pull up in my chevy Vette
Naw, you ain’t ready yet
Told you I was the queen, stay on the thrones
Short, thick, something like a red bone
your dude always on my phone
He aint never going come home
I’m the finest
Not your kind its
Life like Slick Rick
Like a movie flick
Got your dream house, dream car
You sittinin at the bar wish upon a star
Love to party
Fashionably tardy
Glitter, glamour, and lust
Got your man feelings bout to bust
Under all this fancy stuff
I’m a girl that is ruff
Not from the hood but the suburbs
Can’t rap but this rhythm is not for the lovers
Never been a hater, cause I’m the one
Not worried bout nothing, but having fun
Just remember that I’m the queen
Don’t care if I’m mean
Don’t try to imitate
Never try to duplicate
Yes! Fans I love you all
Haters keep hatin this doll
Untitled
by Timothy Burley
When I’m on the court,
It’s not a sport
When I dribble the rock
I make your ankles drop
When I drive the lane,
Your legs die on point
When it’s not a lot of time,
I tend to blow your mind.
When I pull up it’s scary
Kinda like Brent Barry
You’re not a challenge, you should stop it,
You try to pop it, but I block it.
When it’s 5 on Da clock, I tend to take the shot,
When I pause and I stop people’s eyes start to lock
The kid’s shot is like a bird, call me Larry
I might shake on Boo-Boo, on Carrie
Planters in your face
Come get a taste
Your minds on a race
But you’re in 5th place
When I’m on the court you always see me,
Just dribble down the court stop and take a deep 3
I’ma defensive monsta
Dribble, I’ll stop ya
You try to dribble down the lane
I’ll send it to the telapromter
I’ll make it from the line
When it’s not a lot of time
If a bum is dribbling the rock,
I might yell mine!
Like my gurl, my game’s fine
So just listen as I spit my rhymes
Come down the court pass the ball to Sheek,
My man dunk on 3 dudes, call him the freak
Or go the other way to pass the ball to Ish
When he shoots it always goes swish
But I’m telling you he better not miss
Cause, I might yell you messin’ up my assist
If I crap on your man he might smell like some ****
Then I’ll come and crap on you and you might get ******
If you ask me why I do it, I’ll tell you it’s my job
Then I’ll tell you boy stop slobbin on my nob
I know you like veggies, but it’s not corn on the cob
Leave you lookin real dumb, we’ll call you Bob
Sadly, I have to bring this rhyme to an end,
Cause, after I finish my career’s about to begin
So, when you are on the court don’t check me,
I am a duplicate of Ali,
I float like a butterfly sting like a bee,
Word!!
I Can Make You Fall in Love with Me
by Natasha Alston
Call me cupid, cause I got the arrow
The landing sounds like a sparrow
The bird sounds off, your heart beats
It goes a little faster as our eyes meet
Young girl, only seventeen
Nothing but a number, you know what I mean
I dominate a space
A smile comes to your face
There, it’s done
Yes, I won
You fell in love with me
It doesn’t mean your crazy
Your heart is steady racing
True love has you pacing
You want me to be your queen
The realist girl you ever seen
She got you breaking all the rules
Running round like a fool
Phone conversations are great
Even though, she don’t stay late
You take her out to eat
She like, he my treat
She’s into every fashion
But, she made you her passion
She got a lot on her plate
Getting ready to graduate
You start to diss your boys
All your exes making noise
She is thee girl of your dreams
But is she what she seems
Oops, I did it again
You fell in love with her then
I can make you fall in love with me
It was that easy
Come to find out she got a dude
You just assumed
that she was single
Ready and willing to mingle
Player you got played
She’s a monster another boy made
He made the girl cold
Now, she digging for souls
This is what a diss feels like
Spoken word, speaking the mike
Forget the girl, forget her name
She forgot you, what a shame
Man-eater, yeah she throwing you shade
What can you do now but downgrade
You fell in love with me
It doesn’t make you crazy
MISS CARRIE BABY
by Carrie Ginyard
I’m always in a pick-up game
Everybody scared that I came
It’s like 32, like magic
Dropping buckets is a habit
I think I want to play your dude one on one
Sometimes they let us girls win for fun
Cute pony tail in my hair
Another guy over there
Gotta make sure my lip gloss is poppin on the court
And if it’s not, the guys definitely won’t support
My dribbling and my cross over is sweet
You can tell by the way they all move there feet
I have been queen of the game since 9th grade
“MISS CARRIE BABY” is the name I made
Females get mad when I play their dude
I say, either have a jump shot or sue
I’m feeling really cocky
Sometimes when I shoot it shocks me
Just shot the icebreaker, we all need fur
Got dudes saying, bu-bu-burr, I’ma marry her
No time for relationships, cuz they make me late
I wish I can miss dudes like I miss court dates
I really love shooting buzzer beaters
It’s getting hot, who cut up the heater?
I’m almost so good that I can cherry pick it
It’s like doing 95 and I don’t get a ticket
All the females athletes, I’m taking ya’ll dudes
Oops, my bad, sorry gurlie gurls, you lose
I’m better than Shaq at free throws
No, this chick didn’t use her elbows
I make the game look so easy
Everybody trying to please me
I deserve to be with the pros
And even Candice Parker knows
You don’t need grades to play ball
They pay you to shop at malls
It’s like every time I step on the court
The people go running to the airport
I love what I do, son
When I do it it’s done
Beating me is like a failed mission
I think that’s the part you are missing
Even if the fame kills me, there is still no one above
Because, when push comes to shove basketball is still my love
Untitled
by Stephen Brown
Time to strap up and dominate
I have hands of glory
Just turn and say sorry
Running, joking, catching like Randy Moss
When I step on the field you can tell I’m the boss
Wearing #21 with pride
Running so fast when I stride
Jumping so high it look like I’m flying
Think you can check, now you know you lying
Running the route so clean
They screaming out, “HE SO MEAN”
A few more wins, then we going to state
You better get there quick, don’t be late
I’m just trying to make my mother smile
Give her a money pile that longer than a mile
I’m trying to make it to the pros
Of course there is going to be some lows
Touchdown, Touchdown that’s all you hear
When I step on the line the end is near
All ya’ll defenders soft like Pooh Bear
Catching over 300 yards
I’m so rich, I can buy you a credit card
I’m getting bored with this,,, yawn
It all started on the front lawn
Making your coach so mad
While we on other side are glad
You better get some more lesson from your dad
The crowed screaming out, “Go KNIGHTS”
As they say back in the day, we out of sight
I hit you so hard you going to see the light
You going to near a ringing in your head
You might think you are dead
You going to be on the bed rest
You not going to be able to study for that test
Sitting here laughing and jumping
While you over there crying and doing something
You going to try and take us to court
Saying we assaulted you of some sort
The judge saying its football
Just go on and lean on the wall
If you need a football player, you know who to call
I’m the first to do it like Obama
You will never be found like Osama
To you it’s just the game
But no, I don’t feel the same
You whole team is lame
Just sit back and smile like dame
I’m the Queen, I Get What I Want
by Aisha Onley
I be the baddest girl you will ever see
Best believe, I get all the _____ green
I don’t really care about other people’s well being
You better believe, I get what I want
So you that you know, I never gotta front
_____ come and go, flaws and all
Make the next girl _____ have to stall
I be feeling the these _____ eyes beaming on me
As soon as I walk through the door their hearts skip a beat
But, when I look up, they stare down at their feet
Hey, all I could do is laugh at them
Because they know I know I could have him
The _____ be hating off the “damn, she ugly”
But deep down the trying be like me
I know they hate when I speak with or be with their man
______ are lucky if they don’t see us holding hands
But these _____ are no better and even worse
They are trying to ride my saddle like a horse
They are jealous when I am with my shawty
But lil youngin had messed up teeth
These _____ are just so dumb
I could make 2 _____ dry hump
Your girl, look so good I am everybody’s commodity
Having any _____ lying to come see me
I snap my fingers and he’ll be here today
Can’t name a price nice _____ wouldn’t pay
Yeah, I might sound real cocky
But that’s what happens when _____ constantly stalk me
Untitled
by Zenobia Payne
Well you know my name
Not a stranger to the game
Always going to be Zee
No you can’t be the same
Carmel and about 5’8
Someone you can’t afford to date
Step out of the house unlock the gate
Looking fly, I’m that girl you love
Ohh! So flossy
Chick stay bossy
I’m going to be the queen
No matter how to shuffle
Never less than Louis on my duffle
You can call me the baddest
Cause your swagg is the saddest
You don’t have to lie to me
I’m what you try to be
To cute for ya to stand
I’m your dudes number one
Girl, but he not my man
But you my number one fan
So rich, you still in a recession
Your credit cards declined you
Sufferin depression
Chick you known as a 3 star
Can’t even afford your dream car
Pull up in my chevy Vette
Naw, you ain’t ready yet
Told you I was the queen, stay on the thrones
Short, thick, something like a red bone
your dude always on my phone
He aint never going come home
I’m the finest
Not your kind its
Life like Slick Rick
Like a movie flick
Got your dream house, dream car
You sittinin at the bar wish upon a star
Love to party
Fashionably tardy
Glitter, glamour, and lust
Got your man feelings bout to bust
Under all this fancy stuff
I’m a girl that is ruff
Not from the hood but the suburbs
Can’t rap but this rhythm is not for the lovers
Never been a hater, cause I’m the one
Not worried bout nothing, but having fun
Just remember that I’m the queen
Don’t care if I’m mean
Don’t try to imitate
Never try to duplicate
Yes! Fans I love you all
Haters keep hatin this doll
Untitled
by Timothy Burley
When I’m on the court,
It’s not a sport
When I dribble the rock
I make your ankles drop
When I drive the lane,
Your legs die on point
When it’s not a lot of time,
I tend to blow your mind.
When I pull up it’s scary
Kinda like Brent Barry
You’re not a challenge, you should stop it,
You try to pop it, but I block it.
When it’s 5 on Da clock, I tend to take the shot,
When I pause and I stop people’s eyes start to lock
The kid’s shot is like a bird, call me Larry
I might shake on Boo-Boo, on Carrie
Planters in your face
Come get a taste
Your minds on a race
But you’re in 5th place
When I’m on the court you always see me,
Just dribble down the court stop and take a deep 3
I’ma defensive monsta
Dribble, I’ll stop ya
You try to dribble down the lane
I’ll send it to the telapromter
I’ll make it from the line
When it’s not a lot of time
If a bum is dribbling the rock,
I might yell mine!
Like my gurl, my game’s fine
So just listen as I spit my rhymes
Come down the court pass the ball to Sheek,
My man dunk on 3 dudes, call him the freak
Or go the other way to pass the ball to Ish
When he shoots it always goes swish
But I’m telling you he better not miss
Cause, I might yell you messin’ up my assist
If I crap on your man he might smell like some ****
Then I’ll come and crap on you and you might get ******
If you ask me why I do it, I’ll tell you it’s my job
Then I’ll tell you boy stop slobbin on my nob
I know you like veggies, but it’s not corn on the cob
Leave you lookin real dumb, we’ll call you Bob
Sadly, I have to bring this rhyme to an end,
Cause, after I finish my career’s about to begin
So, when you are on the court don’t check me,
I am a duplicate of Ali,
I float like a butterfly sting like a bee,
Word!!
I Can Make You Fall in Love with Me
by Natasha Alston
Call me cupid, cause I got the arrow
The landing sounds like a sparrow
The bird sounds off, your heart beats
It goes a little faster as our eyes meet
Young girl, only seventeen
Nothing but a number, you know what I mean
I dominate a space
A smile comes to your face
There, it’s done
Yes, I won
You fell in love with me
It doesn’t mean your crazy
Your heart is steady racing
True love has you pacing
You want me to be your queen
The realist girl you ever seen
She got you breaking all the rules
Running round like a fool
Phone conversations are great
Even though, she don’t stay late
You take her out to eat
She like, he my treat
She’s into every fashion
But, she made you her passion
She got a lot on her plate
Getting ready to graduate
You start to diss your boys
All your exes making noise
She is thee girl of your dreams
But is she what she seems
Oops, I did it again
You fell in love with her then
I can make you fall in love with me
It was that easy
Come to find out she got a dude
You just assumed
that she was single
Ready and willing to mingle
Player you got played
She’s a monster another boy made
He made the girl cold
Now, she digging for souls
This is what a diss feels like
Spoken word, speaking the mike
Forget the girl, forget her name
She forgot you, what a shame
Man-eater, yeah she throwing you shade
What can you do now but downgrade
You fell in love with me
It doesn’t make you crazy
MISS CARRIE BABY
by Carrie Ginyard
I’m always in a pick-up game
Everybody scared that I came
It’s like 32, like magic
Dropping buckets is a habit
I think I want to play your dude one on one
Sometimes they let us girls win for fun
Cute pony tail in my hair
Another guy over there
Gotta make sure my lip gloss is poppin on the court
And if it’s not, the guys definitely won’t support
My dribbling and my cross over is sweet
You can tell by the way they all move there feet
I have been queen of the game since 9th grade
“MISS CARRIE BABY” is the name I made
Females get mad when I play their dude
I say, either have a jump shot or sue
I’m feeling really cocky
Sometimes when I shoot it shocks me
Just shot the icebreaker, we all need fur
Got dudes saying, bu-bu-burr, I’ma marry her
No time for relationships, cuz they make me late
I wish I can miss dudes like I miss court dates
I really love shooting buzzer beaters
It’s getting hot, who cut up the heater?
I’m almost so good that I can cherry pick it
It’s like doing 95 and I don’t get a ticket
All the females athletes, I’m taking ya’ll dudes
Oops, my bad, sorry gurlie gurls, you lose
I’m better than Shaq at free throws
No, this chick didn’t use her elbows
I make the game look so easy
Everybody trying to please me
I deserve to be with the pros
And even Candice Parker knows
You don’t need grades to play ball
They pay you to shop at malls
It’s like every time I step on the court
The people go running to the airport
I love what I do, son
When I do it it’s done
Beating me is like a failed mission
I think that’s the part you are missing
Even if the fame kills me, there is still no one above
Because, when push comes to shove basketball is still my love
Friday, February 19, 2010
10 Questions collected by Clarence Howard
SFC Ted Price
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Love
What is your greatest regret? Not investing early
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would be more aggressive
What is your current state of mind? Happy
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
What is your motto? Either you are with me or against
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? The word boy
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Dishonesty
What was your favorite journey? 2 years spent in Korea
When and where were you happiest? San Antonio, TX
Mr. Neagley
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Detachment. Many claim to detach when they ought to relate to the situation.
What is your greatest regret? I regret not going to a college in a city. My parents didn’t want me to go far away for college since I was the first to go to college and I listened to them.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I want to sleep less
What is your current state of mind? hopeful
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Elie Wiesel
What is your motto? “The buck stops with me”
Which words or phrases do you overuse? “ya’ll”
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Lying- I hate it!
What was you r favorite journey? I traveled through Northern Argentina by myself. It was amazing
When and where were you happiest? Living on my own, on a lazy Saturday, reading a book
Ekundayo Sogbesan
What do you consider your most overrated virtue?
What is your greatest regret? Trust
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Helping people that don’t want help.
What is your current state of mind? Sad (emotional)
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Nefertiti
What is your motto? Don’t start anything, there won’t be anything.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? OMG, IDK
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Strength, greediness
What is your favorite journey? Chicago
When and where are you happiest? When I am with my family and friends at a restaurant.
V. Thomas
What do you consider your most overrated virtue? Thrift
What is your greatest regret? Acting too wild when I served on my Sorority Board.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would exercise more patience when conversing with others; I want to resist talking over other people.
What is your current state of mind? I am happy and anxious about my need to improve my organizational skills overall.
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Harriet Tubman and Mary McLeod Bethune
What is your motto? “Excuses are the tools of the incompetent. Those who use them will never succeed!”
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “They think fat does not make creasy!” “Miles to go before I sleep!”
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Untruthfulness
What is your favorite journey? Traveling to my hometown in Akron, Ohio.
When and where are you happiest? Sept 1970 High School (Our Lady of the Elms) - May 1977 College (Howard University)
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