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.

Dominion High School Free Press Sterling, Virginia

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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

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

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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. Rosa

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 José 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 Usulután, 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 éstan en todas partes.

Los arboles son verdes.

Old times comes back.

Rosas son rojas.

El césped 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

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Takis son deliciosos.

Amas los takis?

Kisiera tenerlos cada dia.

Imaginate que fueran gratis.

Son rojos y picantes. By Thelma

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By Meibelyn

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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.

- Marco P.

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Corremos en el patio lo desordenamos luego

Ordenamos para poder comer ponemos la

Mesa, comemos y luego jugamos a

Investigar cosas de otras cuidades para visitar.

Dormimos despues de jugar una siesta con una

Almohada 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.

By Jose Ortiz

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Flores crecen y seben hermosas

os arboles retoñan

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

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Florecen todas las plantas y arboles,

Lo que mas me gusta es mirar como sale el sol por las mañanas,

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

Reir a niños jugar en sus jardines o solo escuchar el lindo sonido de los arboles.

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

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

- Yubitza

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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

Risa bella

Ocioso señorito

Sabor de mis labios

Amor de mi vida

by Jennifer Martinez

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comida es muy rica mas cuando es del

origen de mi país a mi

mamá le encanta cocinar siempre

Invita toda la familia para cenar juntos y

divertirnos y pasar un rato

Agradable en familia - Digna

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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.

- Bryan Benitez -

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.

- Gabriela

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Flores azules alegran mi amanecer.

Los pétalos de una rosa son cómo 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 pétalos 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…

- GreYSI

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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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Autographs

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