View the Winners | View Poems by School Round 1 Choose one: Imagine you've been blindfolded and taken to some strange location. Visualize what this strange place might look like. Is it indoors or out? Cold, or hot, or mild? What colors, sounds, objects, people, animals, etc. do you experience there? What does this strange landscape reveal to you about life, the earth, people, etc? Describe how someone you love looks. Refrain from using words like "beautiful," "handsome," "cute," etc. Use their appearance as a springboard for expressing something deeper that you feel about them. Look at a work of visual art-painting, print, sculpture, photo, etc.-and describe what you see. Don't use words such as "like," "good," "weird," etc. Spend a few moments taking an inventory of what is there and describe it. This will give you a pretty good idea of the artist's intentions; comment upon them as well. If possible, go to a museum, gallery, someone's home or studio to look at the work of art. Calm yourself by taking a few deep breaths and relaxing. Sequence i have been kissed licorice licked you don't want this respect your existence as she cringed he, man, soft brown eyes spread twig-thigh-twig-thigh face to side losing her life all nipples and doll like "come out!" he cries, "share your fight" damn...she hide "BITCH" chase grip flesh flesh slap crack floor to back laying in red ego, eyes roll to black " mama there's been a mistake i lost love found hate hurry this kids gonna break i never wanted to imitate dada's take" you're smiling? god i'm not a saint i'm not here to sooth your pain this is a picture of my life who's there to say "it's gonna be alright" you're so scared you only recognize light there's more inside i am not better i am not bigger i don't have hidden sight smooth perfection she sits crossed, folded into beauty, and dies -Mariko Brown, Taos High School (Rating: 7.90) Read Reviews of this Poem "Someone I Love" My brother likes to go free in and out of doors he'll be always on the run always alert like a loaded gun strong as an ox. Lonely nights for mom when he's trapped in a box. My brother will never learn like a match that will never burn. But until then He knows I still love him. -Gary CJ Daye, Ft. Wingate Bia School (Rating: 7.50) Read Reviews of this Poem Untitled A pristine world untouched by man Seen now before my eyes Creatures only dreamt before, Their spirits present and seen. Have I till now been blind Of worlds not truly beyond me? For now I see with perfect clarity The life shared by every rock and beast. I see them now, they are all around Everywhere I glance. Why did it take so long To hear the wolf for what he is? The eagle’s defiant call not a cry at the moon, But at me for not seeing it so soon. Oh the sigh of the earth sounding beneath my Feet, have we really taken so much that us she Cannot keep. Every screech, every cry Everything lets out a sigh. All o’er the earth I know now that this land Is one last chance for our lives To sustain, oh so that we could remain On this earth on these plains On the rivers and mountain range. One more chance one more try Lest the earth should heave another sigh. Withdraw her gifts, take away her life Leave us all barren and dry. -Charles James, Las Cruces High School (Rating: 7.50) Read Reviews of this Poem Un High 5 alive Kids take flight like luxury liner like bad morning breath at the diner on the corner suncrest my best bet at twelve hours til my next rest twelve hours until the rest of my life passes me by His fly is open his expectations are hanging out he says cangratulations for finally finding out the shortest path is a straight line. -Daniel Ingroff, Taos High School (Rating: 7.50) Read Reviews of this Poem Blackout! I don't like it. It's hot and there are 8 people crammed in a five-seat car I can't see 'cause I'm drunk I don't even know if we're moving I don't feel drunk. I feel fine. I just did a line. Best drug in the world Best feeling I've ever had Now we're somewhere new A new hot, stuffy place It's crowded I can't see There's music, loud music and people keep bumping into me Everybody's sloppy No one looks good They're all gutter trash And I'm one of them One of the alcoholics getting drunker by the day I keep going back back to this life I'm an alcoholic No! Don't drink Just one more drink I'll be fine And then a line Back! Go back! Back to the day before this day Before I was in rehab and prison for life before I killed 5 of my friends I wish I'd taken my own life cut with a knife Dancing, slipping, falling but someone caught me and we're moving as one body out of the party To another party from the dance floor A private party Now we're getting comfortable But it's uncomfortable I don't want to do this I don't want to do this I don't want to do this STop! Blackout. -Tara Ritchie, Taos High School (Rating: 7.40) Read Reviews of this Poem Untitled (I sincerely apologize, but my server has been down until about 6:45 and I have not been capable of getting online until this very moment (6:50) I hope you will please excuse this lateness as it was beyond my control.) It is said eyes are windows to one's soul. Her lids are never shut to anyone. The strawberry smile is warming to the heart Placed ever neatly for eternity. Her flowing hair, so endless in amount Like the love I have for her. Never before have I loved another The way I love her. Never before have I come across one Whose talented fingers can massage the keys of a piano, Playing melodious tunes to my heart. Forever I shall love her, Eternally with me she stays. If she is one day to be gone, I will miss her But her words and ideas Will remain inside me always. -Ted Lim, Las Cruces High School (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Luna Brought to life by silver moon light, She stands against the faded brightness, In the company of a barbed cactus blossom. Their shadows glow crimson across the orange desert. Unimpressed grains of sand catch the wind As they swirl around her ruby swathe, And reach out to a backdrop of purple dunes, Whose silhouettes touch the blaze of dusk dappled with stars. The arc of the crescent hangs vivid upon the sapphire sky, Reflecting the mystery of the night in her eyes. A response to "Luna" by R.C. Gorman -Kristin Morehead, Onate High School (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Deeper Into You The time I've spent with you has increased my outer view beyond the scrawny, awkward boy to reveal a flame that burns bright and true. I only hope that you can see the being deep inside of me; though I appear cynical, without a care, my world is prone to injury. Maybe God has placed us here to make another's image clear, that love is worth the chance and sacrifice; all that holds us back is fear. -Sara Litchfield, St. Pius X -Albuquerque (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Andrew A solid warm body. Safety in strong arms. A warm, firm stomach; A perfect pillow for easy napping. Small, sexy ass, A testament of a great lover. A soft mouth, quick to smile, Perfect for kissing away tears. Flashing white teeth, Dancing in a contagious grin. Sharp jaw line, Quick to emotions, but hid by the firmness of that same jaw. A touch of green in brown eyes, Hinting at playfulness buried in steadfastness. Feathery, dark line of sleeping lashes, Depicting a soft innocent nature. Large almond eyes, Grinning as wide as any smile. Innocently sexy. -Kira Lueth, Socorro High School (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Forbidden Love I see you as forbidden fruit Something I cannot have. Your tired eyes hold my secrets None of which I can tell. Light brown eyes with a gentle brow go through faces like cards in a deck, Each with the same opinion. When you smile I see loves weakness And when you talk I hear loves hell. You tease my heart, Rejecting me, But drawing me in closer. A quickened blush and brightened eyes, Like a schoolgirls first crush. Chains and bondage draw our line Connecting us between. I look beneath your shadowed heart, Just to find that perplexed boy. It makes me want to hold you tighter Never letting go. But I can’t bare my own cruel thoughts Of you and me together But we’ll go on day after day And I’ll love you just the same. -Amanda Bell, Socorro High School (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem My stranger Why do you remind me of the one I lust If I don’t even know your name? My mind knows your simple thoughts, Which I perceive through brown eyes when you glance At passing people in the hall. You are full of knowledge Which you don’t believe you know you have. It is hidden within and Trapped beneath passing thoughts. Your hair shapes your face As though it held it in forbidden hands. Your smile isn’t obvious at first glance But deep within, Reaches out and places me In Cupid’s trance. I feel you trespassing upon myself But do not stop the molestation. I hear your hands snap impatiently As you wish you had So much more to grasp. The body attached to your side Holds you back from your true self. I know so much, Which I wish I had, I love you even though, You aren’t the one I know. -Karen Cotter, Socorro High School (Rating: 7.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Blind Journey Where I stand? Location undecided Looking at waves splashing Back of my eyelids, Visual taste Complexion flavor Pineapple raspberry Tropical rainforest Cut canalope, Wet brain Tang juice music Toasted island feet Sun sprinkled sand Cocanut palm blend And a Sunset smoothie to go! -Angie Poynter, Taos High School (Rating: 6.80) Read Reviews of this Poem Shielding the Soul Insinuating Deeper Meaning Revealing Exaggerated Emotions Surprise is Held Within This Collection of Symbols and Words Screaming Out to its Viewers Like a Mirror of Our Own Reactions Posing as a Beacon Symbolizing a Magic Tag Filled with Thoughts and Opinions This Abstact Wall of Representation Acting as a Cover Repressing One's Beliefs -JO:2001 Inspired by: Wow Car/Artist Colleen Browning -Jacob Ovrick, San Jon High School (Rating: 6.70) Read Reviews of this Poem "Love could be for me." Love could be for me, many come and go. So many hearts flying, many fall beside the pool of tears. My love ain't true love, as I see it. -Brian Kiyite, Ft. Wingate Bia School (Rating: 6.50) Read Reviews of this Poem "My Heart" My heart was full of love until you broke my heart apart. My heart was whole but now it's all bold and cold. My heart was a treasure full of gold, but now its sold. My heart is just plain now that I have gone insane, without thinking with my brain. So now I've got no shame in this endless pain, because I don't like to play games. -Elisa Lee, Ft. Wingate Bia School (Rating: 6.50) Read Reviews of this Poem Idealistic Desires His eyes are as soft as nebulous vapors. His flaxen hair complements his summer-bronzed complexion. His flawless face has the stubble of a day old beard. His body—oh his body, glimmers in the sunlight, during a hard day’s work. His protruding muscles show through his sweaty tank top. His best physical feature is his pearly-white grin. His voluptuous lips are passionately eager. His firm hands gently caress me. His stout shoulders are always there to bear my frustrations. Unfortunately, this man has yet to grace me with his presence. -Jennifer Wright, San Jon High School (Rating: 6.00) Read Reviews of this Poem Silent Voices A picture less than words Colors blurred on one canvas Words and faces combined Depicting a limitless imagination All in vivid colors and shapes Words dotting the shapes Silent voices slowly unfold In this mindful tapestry Of color, faces, and words A time-consuming work of art Solidly made and molded from thoughts Brought to life by the imagination Colors glorifying a bleak canvas Words describing boundless thoughts And faces lying upon walls Inspired by: Wow Car/Artist Colleen Browning -Ellen Bone, San Jon High School (Rating: 5.70) Read Reviews of this Poem A Special Place Inside Cautiously walking along the trail, unable to see anything, As the blindfold is lifted from my face he reveals a fantastic view. Nothing filling the air with smoke or pollution, No one poisoning the beautiful sounds with car horns or loudness, Brilliant stars sparkling brightly in the deep blue sky trimmed lightly with silver, The sweet smell of a summer’s mist floods my breath, Tasting fresh dew on my lips still moist from the sprinkle, Faintly, the sound of trees rustling and crickets chirping is all around me, Gazing across the unusually green fields rolling softly due to the breeze, Mountains touch the sky as if reaching for the heavens above, Feelings of being loved fill my heart as I peer across the horizon, My tears of joy slide down my cheeks as I glide slowly along the path, A path leading deeper into the darkness of this place, I reach for comfort in a simple touch of a hand, Finding only the soft, smooth hand of my love, His eyes shimmer as the stars dance in his blue eyes, The gentle breeze softly brushes his gorgeous blonde hair across his pale face, A warm feeling of not being alone fills our bodies as we walk, Our hands intertwined, proving our love for one another, Just another day, another walk, another place, in which we can conquer as one, This place that I have been describing is a place in my heart, Only one person can lead me to this place, whether blindfolded or eyes wide open, Only I can see it, but its pictures lie in my mind, And only one thing can be said, it’s the most beautiful place I will ever find. -Kesha Lynette Flint, San Jon High School (Rating: 4.20) Read Reviews of this Poem Silent Covenant When I look into your hazel eyes, I see your thoughts and dreams When I listen to your comforting words I hear more than what you say, I hear the unspoken promises, I hear the passion in your voice, When you touch me, I can feel the fire flow from your fingertips, I can feel how much you love me, When I lay my head upon your brawny chest, I can hear the words ‘I Love You’, with every heartbeat. When I place the palm of my hand over your heart, I can feel it beat faster, I can feel the safety and security you bestow, As you wrap your powerful arms around me, I feel no pain as you steal my heart, With first one kiss, and then another, An unsteady and unstable breath escapes my mouth, As you reluctantly pull away, Your sweet voice says ‘goodnight’ But your eyes say ‘don’t go’ And even though we have to part, The heart-wrenching pain I feel every time I have to leave, Will soon fade away, Because, when I look into your hazel eyes, And when I feel your soft lips brush against mine, I have the promise we will meet again. -Katy Gordon, San Jon High School (Rating: 4.20) Read Reviews of this Poem Looking Beyond I feel I have failed And in failing, lost you I wish I could reverse what I've done Obliterate the vice I've caused you Yet it's almost too late I cannot look beyond what you have become I believe I lost sight of what truly matters Not appearance, intellect, power, or money, but the soul The only circumstance a person should be judged by The only thing I should have loved you for You are now only a shadow of the man you once were Your vibrant eyes altered into a dull, lifeless shade of green Your magnificently sculpted body became limp and useless Your hair, which used to catch the rays of the sun, now falls in forgotten strands And your voice, the slow, deep strum of it, is substantially useless I grieve for my loss My selfishness depicts my true character I want our life together to return to the way it used to be Everything has changed so much Yet I know that nothing will ever be the same It has been over a year since the war Since you came home to me wounded and encumbered I'm still adjusting to the dramatic transformation You won't speak of it, or anything else for that matter And I've almost lost faith I implore for understading and guidance For the ability to love you for the sweet clarity of your soul And although it is taking time, I'm aspiring closer My purpose is to love you for who you are, not who you were God willing, I pray that someday I can look beyond -Crystal Terrell, San Jon High School (Rating: 3.60) Read Reviews of this Poem Pages: [<<] 1 2 View the Winners | View Poems by School Webslam Home