creative writing
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I’m more than rice and beans Soy latina but what does that mean? Spanish is what I speak but it doesn’t define my ethnicity Roots Part Indigena European African All come together in one tree Accents unique in 20 countries some leaving it all behind in pursuit of the American Dream Spanglish starts to…
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Eyes on the prize because I stumble but don’t fall best believe I will have it all. Eyes on the prize you won’t see my demise I’m set to rise rise RISE far beyond the sky This is destiny Following Maya’s legacy Phenomenal woman can’t you see? don’t give a shit style Don’t care for…
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Fabricated reality muted dreams mouth sewed with black thread so caught up in routine you’re dead Doubt the assassin Capped potential in the masses Talent transcends social classes. Take ownership break the social script because life goes by too quick just flow with it Chase your destiny defeat monotony fulfill your purpose be a whole…
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Leaves droop down Before it rains First lesson before We were friends. Learning a new code Of how to live Helping me to grow wings. Now understanding the Moon its cycles and how it affects an attitude. Voice etched with Honesty, describing how music defines the Universe. Practicing to love Without it being Reciprocated Giving…
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Changes happen quicker than you can say them After you settle in, it’ll take you on a different spin Grounded like a tree to carry on with grace and dignity Let go effortlessly You’ll win and lose Dance in the rain then sing the blues Feel all kinds of hues Hold…
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The struggle is real but I refuse to accept that fates are sealed. when reality is harsh it becomes surreal. Violence and poverty are steel like chains causing inequality to remain. Shootings on street corners believed to be the hood’s epidemic but history proves it’s a repetitive pandemic. Death left to rot in the streets…
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Poetry brings clarity in a world filled with insanity Long time ago a friendship was born with a pen whispered words from worlds not seen or heard, truth Masked in metaphors but it shines bright blue Pen weaved words bringing comfort to the soul Because it will get beaten…
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I speak with a stare can leave your body feeling lighter than air Serenade your skin with kisses velvet soft Convert fantasies into realities Navigate my way north west east south. you’ll feel my power in your mouth feel like the luckiest man alive. I’ll warn just once Don’t fuck with me. I’ll leave you…
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I dream with the devil He revealed himself to me. No red horns or tails He apppears as everything you’ve ever wanted. As harmless as a sheep Empty promises Tempetation filled fun Adrenline rush Until you’re pinned Paralyzed Not even a breath can escape Your mind travels to a far distant place. Time slows down.…
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It starts with a word A whisper from the soul Threads phrases into lines That sometimes rhyme Dreams and reality converge On the page, poet’s canvas For word play. Designing Immortality’s stage Fulfill stardust destiny Of spreading art from Sea to sea. Can’t stop Words keep coming to me Giving new eyes…
Yesenia Guerra 