by Nidhi Patel From the first September day I dream about him as I lay. I took a chance to make him mine, But I never thought he’d leave me behind. Everything was going just as planned, Until the last…
SHREK
by Melissa Obrizon Should I compare you to an ugly ogre? You are more slimy, but less clean and cranky I feel love for you because you are stronger For your enormous farts are very stanky Sometimes too much, but…
ROSE
by Angelis Mendez Should I compare you to a red rose You are more delicate, but less prickly I feel loved when I’m held For you are very tricky Sometimes too silly, sometimes too serious And often it is…
SONNET
by Ruth Learn Should I compare you to a distant star You are more sweet, but less exuberant I feel warm when I hug you but, understand, That though I love you, thou are very truant. Sometimes too distant, much…
MIDNIGHT TRAIN
by Tiana Polanco You’re warm, like this specific day before I rode my midnight train. Your eyes like the sky, your smile the sun, and a gentle touch. Rushing down these streets, anything feels possible when I’m with you. Making…
ALIEN
by Ayana Allain Should I compare you to an alien? You are more eye catching, but less approachable I feel warm when you are radiant For you are very lovable Sometimes too vulnerable, sometimes too Intimidating And often it hides…
SELF LOVE
by Cheyenne Fisher Thin, cold, and bony as if she didn’t want to be observed “This world is cruel,” she cries, “They tell you how to look and don’t care about the inside.” This world is vicious; the media tells…
MY ETERNAL LOVE
by Karnveer Singh Vouch for the way the foolish heart knows best I love the feeling of your lips on mine To be with you gives my heart and soul rest You have come into my life like sunshine Thinking…
BOYFRIEND
by Hannah DePreta Should I compare you to memes? You are more cute, but less funny. I feel great about Fortnite when I eliminate the teams, For my feelings for you are very punny. Sometimes too tall, sometimes too…
BLOSSOMING STARS
by Alexis Wilner on a summer night, we sat under stars, only a wool blanket between the dew and our bodies. our bodies laid between our clothes, our dreams together, and tension. i try to let it go, you persevere.…