Shell

By Brendon Wade (edited by Expressions Challenge)   Peer pressure is just a line which divides strong from weak. Don’t be impacted and fall in the deep where you do not speak. Becoming a empty shell on the ocean floor any crab can grab you, then throw you back down but believe me, you are … Continued

Waiting

By: Dyamond Robinson 30 Minutes The Anticipation is eating me alive, Trembling at the thought of something growing inside my 16 year old body, I’m terrified, what am I going to do? 20 minutes “Oh God what am I going to do? I’m too young to raise someone else, I can barely raise myself! ” … Continued

Bully Me Why?

By: Kiavonni Monger, Jennings Senior High (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Bully, why can’t you see the pain at home already makes me cry? I come to school to get away but you hurt me worse with the words you say. Following me up and down the halls, laughing at the names I’m being called. You … Continued

A Walk in Stangers’ Shoes

By Tiffany Watkins, Carnahan High School of the Future (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Express yourself because no one can do it better Don’t listen to the negativity just keep climbing the ladder Regardless of what happens be happy that you’re around To watch others cheer up that used to be down Stop telling yourself what you … Continued

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