Poems of real life 2016 poetry anthology

Volume 1 Spring, 2016

Poems of Real Life

Front Cover Art “Tiger” by Rudy Guevara Back Cover Art “Untitled” by Lindsay Navas © 2016. All works used by permission of the authors.

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Arturo Happy, hard-working, lovely, smart, peaceful Son of Arturo Soto F. and Anabel Edith Suarez; Brother of Edith, Jesus, Alexa, Christopher Lover of soccer, listen music, and cook Who feels lucky to have love from my family, great to participate on something big or projects Who needs family, best friends, brothers, peace Who gives help to friends, love to family, attention to people to who are important to me Who fears war, being alone, death Who would like to be a chef, travel to many countries, venture to the nature Born in Flagstaff, Arizona Suarez

Denilson Smart, convivial, dreamer, and joyful Son of Alfredo and Teresa and sibling of Jarvis, Anayeli, and Nichole Lover of soccer, chipotle and Spanish food Who feels emotional to watch another people helping another people, happy all the time, and thankful when I got help Who needs family, friends, and food Who gives love, friendship, and thanks Who fears to don’t graduated, break parts of my body and be alone Who would like to be a mechanic, travel to Spain, and play guitar Born in Guatemala city, Guatemala Soyos

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Eudelio Powerless, Agreeable, delightful, lively.

Son of Eudelio Rosa and Milagro Arias brother of Josue and Wualdir.

Lover of my family, ice cream, and shopping.

Who feels optimistic, energetic, studious.

Who needs family, best friend, nature.

Who gives love to my parent, friendship, honesty to everyone.

Who fears dark places, visit the cemetery, see a death.

Who would like to visit my family, travel to my country , learn more English.

Born in El Salvador, San Salvador.

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Gabriel Emotional, exited, and sensible Son of Gabriel Antonio Aguilar and Marisela del Carmen Ayala Lover of my family, friends, and soccer Who feels satisfied when I play soccer, thankful of being together with my parents, and exited to go at school Who needs my family, friends, and love Who gives happiness, generosity, and surprises Who fears lonely, gangsters, and failure Who would like to travel all the world, be a great soccer player, and visit the Camp Nou Born in San Salvador, El Salvador Aguilar

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Ingrid Trustworthy, Honest, open-mined and moody Daughter of Jose Angel Garcia and Mery Obeth Castro; Sister of Joshua Steven Garcia Lover of My Family, God and Music Who Feels lucky to have the best parents , Happy to have the best person I love, the best for my study Who needs Family, Friends, Lifetime Who gives Love to my brother , time to my friends, confidence Who fears Problems, killing, concern Who would like to visit museums, Travel to the other countries, Learn play the guitar Born in La Libertad, El Salvador Garcia

Jaafar Furious, loyal, faithful, generous Son of Aymen Alshawk, and Zahraa Alshawk ; sibling of Aya alshawk Lover of my family, playing soccer, and playing video games Who feels lucky to have nice family, helpful to others, and forgiving Who needs family, friendship and knowledge Who gives respect to the other people, help friends, and assistance to my family Who fears family's death, war, and being lonely Who would like to succeed, visit all the states in U.S, and computer engineer Born in Baghdad, Iraq Abdul Kareem

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Jasmine Dependable, vigorous, educated, and shy Daughter of Juana Bonilla and Antonio Bonilla; sibling of Christian, Edwin, Selina, and Gabriella Lover of reading, videogames, and music Who feels preposterous, delicate, and divergent Who needs accomplice, excitement, and vogue Who gives love, advice, and exertion Who fears feeling forlorn, bugs, and heartbreaks Who would like to travel, be a doctor, and meet my favorite singer Born in Reston, VA

Michell Friendly, good listener, loyal, and honest Daughter of Ana Abarca and Hernan Portales; sibling of Jackie Portales Lover of soccer, basketball, and food Who feels scared, confused, and some times lonely Who needs someone in her life, loyal friends, and family Who gives her life for her friends and Family, gives love, and her friendship Who fears love, death, and life Who would like to travel all the world, meet different culture and help people Born in El Salvador Portales

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Anonymous Amicable, fun, and adventurer Daughter of a beautiful woman, sister of three annoying kids Lover of soccer, travel, and nature Who feels glad to have love, health, and peace Who needs god, love and nature Who give respect, attention, and patient to others Who fears darkness, loneliness, and death Who would like to travel the world, help others, and be happy for ever Born in an Amazing country but with violence Girl.

Marina Allegiant, amusing, and angelic Daughter of Maria Rodriguez and JosĂŠ Ayala sibling; of Karla Ayala and Jose Ayala Lover of my family, chocolate, and me Who feels rewarded, pleased, and satisfied Who needs money, music, and love Who gives friendship, loyalty, and a lot of love Who fears algebra, fake friends, and losing people I love Who would like to live near the beach, visit Colombia, and have 2 twin girls Born in UsulutĂĄn, El Salvador Ayala.

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Nancy Honest, hard-working, lighthearted, and funny Daughter of Saul Lopez and Delmy Mejia; sibling of Lorena, Rina, Cristal Lover of my family, soccer, and coffee Who feels proud when I have good grades, lucky to have my family, horrible when I do something bad Who needs God, family, and friendship Who gives love to GOD, couponing with friends, and spend time with family Who fears death, heartbreak, and darkness Who would like to travel the world, learn to speak Arabic, and see my grandma again Raised in Herndon, Virginia, USA Lopez

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Who am I?

I was named Brenda but I don’t like it What I like more is my second name Jazmin It makes me think in my favorite season of the year Spring Because spring is the time when everything takes life.

Never settle It’s my everyday phrase to reach what I want to have Thanks to my grandfather Who told me that I would not be good enough to get what I desire So I’m going day by day to shut up his mouth.

A seeker of successful; of hope and opportunities.

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Sun is behind the cloud Pollen is flying over my nose Rain is falling down to the roses In the sky I can see the birds fly Now all the trees are green my Garden is happy with all their flowers

By Keyri

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Flores ĂŠstan en todas partes.

Los arboles son verdes.

Old times comes back.

Rosas son rojas.

El cĂŠsped es verde.

Sol hermoso y brillante.

By Rivaldo

A mores que ruedan por las ramas r umores que pasan por las hojas B ocas que hablan por los troncos Orillas de las raices de los arbustos L uces encantadas que cantan en la primavera

By Yenci

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Takis son deliciosos.

Amas los takis?

Kisiera tenerlos cada dia.

Imaginate que fueran gratis.

Son rojos y picantes.

By Thelma

F L O R E S

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Flores que crecen entre el monte Las rosas mas hermosas Obtienen mas rosas cuando cae la lluvia Resultan ser las mas hermosas del jardin Eesperando que las rosas mas hermosas rresalten mas en el jardin se puede persivir el olor de las rosas

by Marvin

Poemas de la primavera Flores son muy especiales para las persona y los pajaros comen .

Las flores estan bonita Osos despierta con hambre.

Water the soil and earth.

El cielo esta nublado.

Respira rico a fuera cuando los pajaros estan cantado.

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orremos en el patio lo desordenamos luego

rdenamos para poder comer ponemos la

esa, comemos y luego jugamos a

nvestigar cosas de otras cuidades para visitar.

ormimos despues de jugar una siesta con una

lmohada y una cobija en la sala de la casa

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S uspire cuando te mire.

P ensandote estuve todo este tiempo.

R azon tuve al imaginarte.

I rresistible te encontre.

T anto tiempo te espere.

E stas ahora aqui.

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Flores crecen y seben hermosas os arboles retoĂąan Osos despiertan con hambre Respira aire puro El cielo esta azul con muchas nubes se mira hermoso Sol se mira brillante - Rudy

unto a ti hora quiero estar esibiendo esta linda estacion onde las flores brillan e ‌ nundan de alegria uestra estancia juntos ..._ - Genesis 19

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lorecen todas las plantas y arboles,

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o que mas me gusta es mirar como sale el sol por las maĂąanas,

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solo sentame en mi ventana y mirar como aparece la luna, escuchando...

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eir a niĂąos jugar en sus jardines o solo escuchar el lindo sonido de los arboles.

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s un poco frio los dias pero es inevitable salir y mirar las nubes o los colores‌

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obre todo los colores de nuevas plantas o de arcoiris cuando llueve

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e gustan los takis. mi me gustan mucho los takis. iero comer takis todos los dias. voy a comprarlos. iempre como takis.

- Selvin

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isa bella

cioso seĂąorito

abor de mis labios

mor de mi vida

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c Origen de mi paĂ­s a mi mamĂĄ le encanta cocinar siempre invita toda la familia para cenar juntos y divertirnos y pasar un rato agradable en familia omida es muy rica mas cuando es del

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Flores rosas y amarillas brillan en el jardin.

Los arboles y arbustos resaltan en el bosques.

Observa el cielo azul, lleno de nubes blancas, Resaltan en el rio que se adorna de colores.

Estrellas doradas, marcan el inicio de la primavera.

Seduce tu vista, alegra tus dias y te envuelves con el viento en tu camino.

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Florecen las flores cada primavera Las rosas se tornan amarillas O cambian a rosas Resaltan tu vista al caminar Es imposible no observar y no alegrarte

Sonrreir.

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Gabriela

Flores azules alegran mi amanecer.

Los pĂŠtalos de una rosa son cĂłmo tus Ojos hermosos de admirar. La primavera pronto se va

Recuerda que el tiempo es corto y tu para mi eres muy

Especial el sonido de las aves Son mi despertar.

- William Paz

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POEMA

Orbelina Funes

Los compañeros desean Organizarse para Salir a comprar churros y sodas Aman los taquis y la coca-cola, entre Los más comelones está Isabel Inventan cualquier cosa para agarrar más taquis Mientras la maestro se distrae aprovechan a utilizar los celulares En la clase los compañeros disfrutan de los taquis y coca-cola No les gusta trabajar en sus poemas ya que Todo el tiempo solo quieren comer y comer Olvidando que tienen que hacer sus poemas acrósticos, no guardan

Silencio por lo emocionados que están con sus taquis y coca-cola.

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Ya es hora de ir Ordenando los yogurt que tanto me Gustan Usualmente me tomo tres al dia Reservo uno para llevar a la escuela También me gusta compartir con mis amigos.

By Santos P.

ria primavera que será lo que espera

La lluvia cae el césped se moja Oye espera el sol se sonroja What do you mean?

Empieza el dia mira afuera la tarde llega Rosas despiertan el césped se moja Se ve que la primavera a llegado - Eliezer

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Flores son muy hermosas.

Los pĂŠtalos resaltan en la flor.

Observa como vuelven a crecer en primavera.

Renueva fortaleza y alegria.

En jardines se ven preciosas.

Sonrien de nuevo cuando el invierno se va.

- Carolina

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ADA ES MAS BELLO QUE LA PRIMAVERA CEPTO QUE ES LA PRIMERA ODOS LOS ANIMALES COMPARTEN ENTRE ELLA

U NICA ENTRE SU BELLEZA ESPLANDECIENTE HASTA EN LOS JARDINES RBOLES ACOMPANADOS POR EL OLOR DE LOS JAZMINES AS FLORES SON AMORES L AIRE LA SUAVE BRIZA QUE ACARICIA ORROS CORRIENDO CON ALEGRIA

A MAR COMPLETA EL CORAZON DE SIMPATIA - Daniel v.

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acrostico de la primavera Todo el mundo piensa recibiendo estan Entre el pasto y las flores Buena alegria da, Otra cosa es que yo quiero Levantarme y verte a ti‌ -

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Beautiful Jasmine Jasmine Aromatic White, pretty, soft, and small, Always flourish in Spring and Die Flower - Keyri

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