Posts Tagged ‘poetry’
Happy New Year’s Eve
Words by Jahin, 21 NSW As we depart another year, It is time for me to forget the chapter it created, Like shoes at the door, I will lay it down, A heavy heart no longer mine to bear, To be grateful for the time that has passed, Lessons learnt and tears shared. …
Read MoreRarely Seen, Hardly Heard: Looking Beyond
A powerful poem about identity, belonging and connection to your past.
Read MorePaper Rockets
Words by Becky, 19 NSW Finding success when you are not built in the eyes of corporate perfection – an analogy If I ever build a rocket, I would make it out of paper. I’d make it forty sheets thick and cover it in flame retardant glue, But see that when it…
Read MoreIdentity crisis
Words by Jahin, 20 NSW There was a period in my life,during high school,when a sense of belonging,equated to liquid gold. Sitting side by side,uniformed in similarity,Feeling whole and cherished,Being a ripple in the sea of voices. That was what my heart longed for. But after years of trying to mould myself for others,I realised…
Read MoreTo the angry girl on WhyNot, I’m angry too.
Words by Ella, 23 VIC To the angry girl on Whynot.I am angry too.I am angry that he doesn’t get it.I am angry that he wants me to stay silent, palatable.Doesn’t want me to voice my opinions,Not ones that could cause discomfort.Women are to be seen, not to be heard.To be heard only when we’re…
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