VOX Teen Poetry: Blinded By Devotion
Zariyah Allen
March 3, 2021
Blinded By Devotion The nagging calls my name, in my mind the twisted voice grows louder, I’m forced to answer. I fell prey to it’s
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Blinded By Devotion The nagging calls my name, in my mind the twisted voice grows louder, I’m forced to answer. I fell prey to it’s
I arrived on this campus, Eager to learn, a blank canvas. I hoped we would last at least a week, The future unknown, looking bleak.
“Last summer, when the pandemic was settling in as a fact of life, I spent a lot of time thinking about how it isolates us.”
I ponder the changes that have flooded my world – and all of our world – since last February, and wonder if I’ll be ready
This is our revival Beyond the blue-whites of the sky And the blue-green horizon Behind the salt-laced breeze Secluded, uncorrupted Across the ocean are lands
A broken system, a system that only works for a few Only the privileged, the wealthy, the six figure revenue Schools underfunding when our scores
i felt the sparks like waves washing against my core white and black checkerboard covering every wall and i saw dying stars inside of your
lavender puddles of terror originated between your fingers afraid it scuttles into corners on all fours it hides it stalks it shrieks it silences the
Jump out of the shower Grab an outfit Face the mirror then start No fighting No strong opinions No thoughts No me Silence Keep quiet
Neighbors, neighbors, Thank you for all your generous favors. When we were moving, There were a lot of unknowns, But you accepted us And welcomed
We stood together, overlooking the water Trusting you I jumped in with both feet Unafraid to be sucked in by the whirlpool that was your
the most revolutionary act i’ve ever committed was love for myself in a world that has destroyed black girls like me for eons, the best