While on a walk At the sandy beach I saw what I thought Was a piece of trash But as I got closer I could see That it was a suitcase An old and rusty one I got curious So, I opened it And in it I found photos From about a decade ago And … Continue reading Suitcase
Tag: writing in verse
Off The Topic Thursdays/ Wheelchair
When you spend A lifetime Looking up in the sky Just to look, people In the eye Because people think That since I do things Sitting instead of standing I must be dumb They stare at me Like I’m some kind Of monster Not just a human Like you Alex
What I’m writing…
I’m excited and scared to show you guys what I’ve been working on in the last few months. I’m currently writing my next book, which is a novel in verse. So, I figured what best way to poetry month then giving a taste of what to out for next from me. When it all started … Continue reading What I’m writing…
Fairyland
In the forest Hidden and secret places Lived the last kingdom Of fairies Whose source of life Are trees and forest fruits But one day everything changed When humans and machines And they started cutting trees Destroying our world As they know it Alex
Solo by Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess
I just finished Solo by Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess and here are my thoughts about this book. The main character Blade Morrison an upcoming singer, whose father is Rutherford Morrison, a megastar of Rock and Roll. There were a few things that touched me when I was reading Blade’s life. From the first few … Continue reading Solo by Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess
Guest Post: August 2008 – A Memory
Nineteen years old quit the first teaching job and told his dad 'money will come eventually' Then got on a plane which landed after midnight outside of Pisa my final destination 35 km away - a medieval Tuscan town found a ride 90 euros to Lucca on the way the driver said you should … Continue reading Guest Post: August 2008 – A Memory
