Writing

it's almost night on the Tyrrhenian Sea 

homes glow like stars on the cliffside 

and waves of green lap against the side of the boat 

there is a storm approaching, 

I have a note for you,

But I didn't want to say it to everyone,

With everyone there.

I really wish we danced, 

I know we had fun at the dance,

12 to 16, 

I won,

We played for no reason,

I chose The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. I chose this painting because when I look at The Starry Night, I don’t just see the dark night sky, but rather the living, moving night air.

Sometimes a leader is someone who communicates clearly and motivates others, while other times a leader may be quieter and lead by example. Instead of using words, they show others what to do through their actions and behavior.

It slips out of my mouth easily.

Pushes past my lips with little protest

And I almost forget the weight the words carry.

Easy as they go,

It’s hard to remember that

It

Hurts

Burn them all:
The black, the white
The left, the right

Yes, burn them all!
They're bad for our country:
The immigrants, the government
They're bad for us, trust me.