We made it to the end of our time at Simpson Academy! A big thank you to all the amazing teachers and students who put so much time and effort into making this such a great workshop. We’ll close it out with this short but “sweet” poem about names one of Simpson’s 2023 graduates.
What’s in a Name
Sweetlana Padilla
12th Grade
Sweetlana,
Hot like a sauna
When I step out
I feel the breeze
When I step into a room
My light shines
“Writing poetry makes me feel like I can see myself, like I can see my reflection, but not in a mirror, in the world. I write and I know I can be reflected.”
-Oscar S.
“Writing poetry makes me feel free.”
-Buenda D.
“Writing poetry is like your best friend.”
-Jessica M.
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