by Georgia Fraser
Oh gecko, my gecko,
Luscious eyelashes, that rest upon your non-existent eyelids
Your large spherical eyes, as they stare into my very being
Inspire me to create, inspire me to be
Smooth scales, soft and cool
Resting on my cheek, after taking a leap of faith onto my face
by Nashaly Espinal
Oh, God,
Although I’m going through a tough time right now,
I want to thank you.
I know that all the good things in my life come from you.
My family, my friends, my home, the delicious food I get to enjoy daily,
It’s all thanks to you.
You’ve made my life better since you came into it, filling it with joy and prosperity
You’ve helped me through my darkest times
So thank you for that
Please help me keep being persistent and not grow weary of waiting,
Amen.
by Honey Spohr
When my eyes flutter shut
And you take away my thoughts,
You give me a dream to play a part in.
A fantasy reality.
O, the wonder you bring,
You give me new things to fathom,
A new reality to encapsulate myself in.
The familiar faces being shown
Greeting me once again,
Saying a kind “hello” and “good morning”
As though it was reality and
It truly was the morning.
O, the happiness it brings for me
To feel the new life my brain has brought me.
I appreciate the kind dreams you grant me
And the sweet sweet distance from my reality.
by Emily Gonzalez
O music, I adore you.
Helping me get through the tough days.
Belting to you in the car with my friends.
Being there to entertain me.
You help me get through the boring moments of life.
You make everyone dance.
And you help me smile.
You remind me of memories and help me create new ones.
You add sparkle to my life.
What would my life be without you?
And I thank my lucky stars that you were created.
by McKenna Swan
I’m calling upon a dragon on a night such as this; a night filled with silence, ready to be filled with your magnificence, o’ winged beast. Dragons, they are the teachers from my childhood, whispering their wisdom into my underdeveloped ears when my father’s back was turned, instructing me to become my best self from the moment I chose to love them. I saw past their flawed portrayals in archaic fairy tales, and in turn, saw all the lessons they had the capacity to teach. Ancient spirits from both the East and West are circling about, itching to show their skills in a display of scales. From the Occidentals: an emblem of courage, ferocity, and a persistent reminder to set your soul ablaze. From the Orientals: a deep sense of indestructible serenity, benevolence, and the sensation of chilled waters washing over my weary body. They can be your guides, too, but only to those who choose to hear their misleading tongues.
by Prisha Shah
Oh, universe, oh universe!
I pen my gratitude in verse
I must say appreciatively
I have so much to be thankful for, you see,
For the brains in my head and the feet in my shoes
My being thankful is not new news
I am thankful for my parents who love me so
And the roof over my head when it does snow
by Morgan Rosa
My Finn’s eyes glisten in the sun,
he barks at random strangers for fun.
His beautiful strawberry blonde coat travels with me wherever I go,
oh how I love him so.
Watching you in the window as I pull in the driveway,
I produce a smile that never fades away.
Taking you on long walks around the neighborhood,
Catching you chewing on things and always up to no good.
You are the light in my life.
by Ricardo Rolon
Thank you mom and dad for what you have done for me
Thank you for always taking care of me and providing for me
Thank you for always listening to what I have to say
You are my parents and I am thankful for you
by Amiah Rivera
Oh, Mylo, how much I love you,
You just would not believe.
There’s so much I could say to you,
But you wouldn’t even listen to me.
Seeing you every morning makes my day start off great.
With your large amount of energy,
What is there to hate?
I am so glad to have a dog like you,
As you bring so much joy into my life.
There is no other you compare to,
With your light that shines so bright.
by Semantha Ngo
Thank you, for you, who are soft as a sheep;
For when I must rest my head,
It is you who steers me into sleep
As soon as I climb upon my bed;
Thank you, for you, who brings me comfort as I dream
Until the morning sun shines its beams.