Poems from Poetry Jam 2007
New Mexico CultureNet, Youth
Portrait/Self Portrait Workshop led by Michelle Holland and Alex Traube
Jessica’s Dime
A young girl who is funny,
though shy, her silence is really
a cage to hide her real soul.
She’s so full of vigor, it practically
gives off like hyper vibes!
Her smile…
it shows her soul has a soft side –
with understanding
understanding of many things,
like the world begin made up of
fantastic ingredients –
each with their own flavor.
She’s brave!
Seemingly very able to get back
up whenever she falls!
…
unless – it’s a turn.
But, due to her courageous demeanor,
she’ll kick the curb’s ass!
And show…
that she rules.
She’s a dreamer, one-of-a-kind,
and she’ll prove it.
She’ll show by not only
her style and spirit,
but with that fashion!
Didn’t I mention?
Tons of gloves for any occasion!
So, when you ask,
“Who’s that girl in the corner,
so quiet and so?”
Well, hell…
that’s Jessica, you know!
Hard to anger, unless you’re
a meanie yourself.
She’s sweeter than you’d think –
go on and find out!
And what’s cool, that THIS
lamo thought most?
She digs some groovy books,
which are misunderstood …
well, by her generation, anyway,
but not by a kid.
And that’s giga cool,
that she’ll show.
She’s smarter than most –
she’s funny and proud!
A warrior if only,
and a lot to be found.
She still has innocence,
and won’t shun anyone.
And, hey –
take it from this stray cat –
Jessica is one kick ass
person, it any at that!
…
No lie, that’s for sure.
She’s respectful of you.
She’s respectful of me.
In any case, a true person, indeed,
and that’s something you’ll see –
if you meet the soul
that brims within Jessica’s beat.
Steven Fisher
Santa Fe High School
Portrait of Jessica Chavez, McCurdy High School
Steven
A world lighted by
rumors, politics
and judgmental people
has a way to take hold
and drive you to a place between
freedom and solitude
desperate for a chance
to change the world
through my eyes
never seem to be enough
as I watch those around
they seem to have a glare
that says, “You’re not worth this
unless you’re blond.”
time trips forward
as I find myself
in the mist
of Van Halen, sword fights and a search
for God in my family church
in hopes to find the world a better place
