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On Harding I swing back and forth on the play-set grounded in my mother’s lawn

pollen in the air, I rub my eyes and rest on the overgrown turf

blades of grass scratching the skin on my knees, rough and raw

unbothered I bring my arms behind my head and lie down

looking up at the sky

taking in the image of clouds and birds and planes,

all with my very own hazel-brown eyes

Home.

Yet here, I am a eucalyptus leaf. crisp and jade.

fallen into a stream

carried away by the fast-moving flow

On Harding I am compliant and collected

generosity and selflessness and mindless accommodation

I’m nothing more than a honeybee

pollinating flowers and hose full of water in return

On 2nd Ave I speed down the halls of my father’s building on a hardy pennyboard

cruising on rubber-coated wheels; the sound like brewing thunder

passing the different apartments and tenants strolling in the opposite direction

Here I am a trochilidae, swift and ambitious

travelling through the forests and swamps

on its way to a brighter future

revered

eccentric

unorthodox

Unforgettable.

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On Wood soaring on my hardy pennyboard,

Free, feeling the brush of chill breeze

Home.

Here I am, rubber pennyboard wheels

Hoisting over the small rocks and twigs

Allowing support arching the sticks and stones

On rough grass I am soaring,

independant

I am Chelsea cat

On sandy turtle, I scribble the chalk

The rain may slip it away, but the dust always stays

I am sidewalk chalk

On sunny scribbles, caking onto palms

bright,

Subtle, but

distinctive.

Unforgettable.

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On 718 I began my journey of the Gridiron Sport they call Football

Pushing and exhilarating my body to the maximum potential, playing the sport out of pure love and passion

Home.

Here I am The Ball, The Field,The Lights

On Holden I am affectionate and generous

But at times obstinate to my own slight flaws

I am the wildcat Climbing up life’s tree learning and adapting to the obstacles along the way only to fall down to start again

On 333 I was thrown into the deep pit of fire forcing me into fight or flight molding me into the person I am today teaching me my greatest life lesson to date Never Give Up

I am the Growing cub learning and experiencing new things and techniques every chance I get to do so

I am a Young Wolf fighting and going through different obstacles and adversities every day gaining knowledge to survive on my own in the world

Tough

Resilient

Experienced

Unforgettable.

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On main street I skate past the heavy traffic,

Hearing the loud cars bustling by

Home.

Here I am, like a fly

No matter how insignificant

I just keep working and going on

On main street I am unnoticeable

irrelevant

I am just a fly.

In the park I skate down the big hill

Staying sturdy the whole way, but no one seems to notice

Yet still here, existing

courageous

impulsive

determined

Unforgettable.

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On West 4th Street I sat in the fresh blooming flower garden

Posing for camera

Home.

Here I am a good girl

Together with father

Snap a picture

On the oak tree I am so adventurous

Snap a picture

I am creative

On Jersey Shore I have the most imagination

Making up my own

I am a daughter

Here i am grateful

Energetic

Unique

Unforgettable.

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Austin’s Map to City Identity

On 33rd I shoveled

and piled

I raged through

Here I am worker bee

Extra hands

Grinding through heap like a drill

On 45th I am pinned to the board

With no desire

I am limp like a corpse, rolling over

On 12th I am drowsy

Like a deep pillow

I am resilient

Determined

Daring

Devoted

Dexterous

Unforgettable.

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On Boll, I race

riding my orange bike, letting my imagination run wild

Home.

Here I am on top of the world

I am what everyone seeks, a shining diamond

On Dunney I am content and joyful

I am riding the crest of a wave

On Oak, I meet new people,

People that would continue to stick

with me throughout tough and happy times

I am Compass

Guiding myself through life for the happy times

jubilant

thrilled

cheerful

Unforgettable.

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On Main I stroll to the park to get away from the judgement

being exerted by others who wont let their pride to the side in order to get to know me.

Home.

Here I am alone, cheerful even that I get to spend time by myself.

Almost like a wolf who’s strayed away from his pack.

But part of me also views myself as someone who is too prideful for his own good.

On Mahar I am sitting quietly in my room, wondering what was wrong with me.

Prideful, anxious, curious, and often ignorant.

I am worried

On Knapp I ride my midnight black bike past my old friend’s houses.

Nothing will ever compare to the fun I had with them, but too much of anything isn’t always a good thing.

I am awful

But like a criminal who looks to turn over a new leaf, I work towards becoming a better version of myself. No matter how hard it is.

Success however, isn’t always guaranteed.

Determined

Egotistical

Nervous

Unforgettable.

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On Offord, I ran around the street with childhood friends in the hot sun

Ignoring my mother’s warnings to tie my shoes before I tripped

Home.

Here I am the sidewalk we would draw on with vibrant chalk

an impressionable canvas

On Broadway, I am naive and trusting

Blindly following those I care about

I am the moon orbiting the Sun

On Delawanna. I suffocate my parents with affection

Wanting them to know how much I care about them before they’re gone

I am diamond

Valuable, strong, and shining brightly

Intelligent

Emotional

Curious

Unforgettable.

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On Franklin I trudge home, feet heavy, reluctant, and reticent,

Warm and walk-man wearing, waving to friends, whispering a prayer.

Home

Here I was new, unblemished, pure-

Once

Seeking safety and softness and sensitivity.

On Grove I was determined, dauntless and daring

Waking early, walking at dawn, willing to work to ward off the darkness.

I am the ponytail flowing and free, the top-knot, tightly wound and unforgiving.

At DiPaulo’s I stack french loaves, frost cakes, lick cannoli cream from my fingers

And take home the leftover bread

gratefully mortified.

I am a writer, worn out, wishful warrior of words

Scribbling, scratching, scrawling script

unrelenting

undeterred

Unforgettable

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Mrs. Schwarz Metro Map to City Identity Poem

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On Franklin I trudge home, feet heavy, reluctant, and reticent,

Warm and walk-man wearing, waving to friends, whispering a prayer.

Home

Here I was new, unblemished, pure-

Once

Seeking safety and softness and sensitivity.

On Grove I was determined, dauntless and daring

Waking early, walking at dawn, willing to work to ward off the darkness.

I am the ponytail flowing and free, the top-knot, tightly wound and unforgiving.

At DiPaulo’s I stack french loaves, frost cakes, lick cannoli cream from my fingers

And take home the leftover bread

gratefully mortified.

I am a writer, worn out, wishful warrior of words

Scribbling, scratching, scrawling script

unrelenting

undeterred

Unforgettable

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On Center St. I laugh

And smile at strangers.
The smell of barbeque and dirt filling the air

Home.

Here I am a sun that never sets, cheerful and radiating positivity

On 75, I am miserable
wanting to go home

I am the roadkill laying by the side of the road,
alone but at peace

On Lincoln, I sit on the cement talking to myself
Here I am firefly in pure darkness

filled with oblivion and joy

Lively

Alone

Wide-Eyed

Unforgettable.

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On Woodside, I lay waste behind the orange curtains whose color leaves a hue

the smell of paint, sweat, and sorrow surrounds me

Home.

Here I am a bird with a broken wing

Free and yet trapped from ever exploring

An ant

so inconsequential you would never notice me wandering

A bucket of spilled paint

From a mistake to something that turned out to be Beauty

On Lyall I am closed off, strong-minded, empathetic

not ready to let someone in, yet so ready to have them see me

I am the change from sun to the moon

A change from light to dark on a repeating cycle

one always needing the other

On 19 I find my voice lost from singing my heart out with my sister,

rushing to find the next song and forgetting horrors of the past we’ve faced

I am the salty smell of the ocean and the wind that blows in your hair

I am The Garden of Eden

ever so comforting and serene

self-reliant

ambitious

outspoken

Unforgettable.

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On Royal I skate down the bumpy street

Watching families walk by

Home.

Here I am a never-setting sun

Filled with joy and excitement

Like opening presents on Christmas Morning

On the dock I am lively

And social

I am a pool of light

On Ruth I learn and study

I am an unfinished book

Waiting for its next chapter

inquistive

enthusiastic

independant

Unforgettable.

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Home.

Here I am a Dove

Peaceful and serene

Gliding through the sky

On public streets I am awkward

Bewildered as can be

I am a toddler, waiting for a guardian to appear

On my bed, I reward myself with any entertainment I please

Filling my mind with a creative land

I am a relaxed sloth

Weary as can be

Friendly

Serene

Oblivious

Unforgettable

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On Ridge I fly down the mountainous hill on my forest green bike

ignoring vexed neighbors, listening only to the whispers from the wind.

Home

Here I am the sun, the sky, the stars,

Open for opportunity and knowledge and love

On Halsey I am tenacious and stubborn,

Unwilling to say “I’m wrong” but forever willing to say “I’m sorry”

I am the crumpled piece of paper, scribbled with the lyrics of my world on the page

On 94 I clean the ice cream of little girls too stubborn to tell their mom that they need help carrying it to the car

I am Icarus,

Flying just high enough so my wings are warmed, but not burned by the sun.

ever-creating

starry-eyed

Steel-hearted

Unforgettable.

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On Rutherford I bike in the street, friends follow behind,

Crossing some busy, some empty and bare

Home.

Here I am alpha

Watching over

Keeping everyone at peace

On Fenlon I am brave

Seeking adventure, prepared for anything

I am the battle-hardened soldier, unafraid in the face of danger

On Dunney I sit on the swings

Surrounded by my own thoughts

I am the single flower in a desert horizon

Content by myself, but wouldn’t mind some company

Unmovable

Unbreakable

Undying

Unforgettable.

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On Wilson I jump rope, sunlight shining down on me

The laughter from my father and brother and the barking of my dog enveloping me

Home.

Here I am the outsider

yearning to fit in

wanting to be understood

On Wilson I am dull

Tired, yet

I am brightness begging to be let out

On Wilson I listen to Mind is a Prison

The soothing voice drowning out my thoughts and feelings

I am Janus

Double faced, as I live two lives, my fake public life and my honest private life

Lonely

Reserved

Thoughtful

Unforgettable.

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On Cottage I ride my bike racing down the block with the wind ringing in my ears,

Home.

Here I am a lion,

Brave, confident, and fearless

On Passaic I am a mouse,

Quiet and scared

I am the prey rather  than the predator.

On May I sit with the cousins eating dinner, and the smell of the cinnamon spice filling the air

I am a puppy  dog

Wagging its tail excited to see his family

Excited

Eager

Energetic

Unforgettable.

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On Madison us being the only people awake I crawl up the stairs to the second floor and enjoy breakfast with my grandma

moving only a few blocks away

Home.

Here I am like a seed, planted with love

Nurtured with care

Growing, and reaching for the sun

On my tall steps I am free

I am courageous

I am a blooming flower

On Grant I sit and laugh with my family

We play football and watch movies

I am the ball in the wind

Hoping to be caught , never giving up

Independent
Unwavering Compassionate

Unforgettable.

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On Arthur I played in the snow with my family

Building snowman and having snowball fights in the backyard

Home.

Here I am moon

shining bright in the dark

leading the way in the dark

On Van Cleve I am the flower

that withered away

I am bird soaring high in the sky

On the park I could almost reach the sky as I swung

Scared going on the slide cause it seemed big

I am a bird

flying in the sky

Abnormal

bold

diligent

Unforgettable.

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On Union I trace my fingers over words

Turning the crinkly page of my book

Home.

Here I am clay

Molding myself into whatever shape one needs at that moment

On 4th street I am a campfire

Radiating warmth and light, in the cold darkness

Giving others hope that not all is lost

In Clifton I sit at my table

Doodling and scribbling on my paper

Drawing the animations in my head, and writing the stories I imagine

I am glass

Shatterable and fragile

I can hurt others when broken, even when not wanting to

Brave

Stubborn

Kind

Unforgettable.

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On Allwood I

Skip up and down the empty lot laughing to myself

Home.

Here I am the music in the wind

Carried by the breeze in chorus with the concert I lead

Playing my own tune

On Fifth I am observant and aware

Selective of information I consume but noticing all the same

I am the pen, scribbling erratically across the pages of my memory preserving thoughts both fact and fiction

On Route 46 I listen to the cars and the chatter

Enjoying the buzz of my classmates’ cheers and mirth

I am the labyrinth

Always changing and shifting, yet precise enough to never alter the chosen path

inimitable

eccentric

witty

Unforgettable.

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On Allwood I stay at home

It's quiet with everybody gone.

Home.

Here nothing happens

Boring days go by, I remember when times were easier,

Now its silent

On school I am bored

Nothing interesting happens anymore

I am bored

On everywhere I used to see lots of people running, jumping, and playing

Around. Now life is dull and no color.

I am still standing

Even if life is dull I will keep moving for the color

Hard worker

Lazy

Sarcastic

Unforgettable.

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On Grove I play with my cousins

ignoring our parents telling us to be careful only hearing the chatter and laughter

Home.

Here I am loved

appreciated

a throne in someone's side

On Piaget  I am intelligent

and hardworking

I am bright

On Park I pick up toys for my cousins who

don’t understand the concept of picking up after themselves

I am a butterfly

Soaring high into the sky, evolving , with beautiful wings and not looking back

important

courageous

ambitious

Unforgettable.

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On River I swim in a big deep pool

enjoying time with family, only listening to

the sound of the water splashing.

Home.

Here I am the sand

the water

the trees

On Barkley I am valiant

and determined

Never letting any problems get in the way of my dreams

I am the shiny metal in the fire that never burns

On 16th ave I help others

who may not understand a certain concept

I am the firework that doesn’t stop exploding

I am the fast race car that never stops

kind

humorous

inspirational

Unforgettable.

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On Orchard I dash down the bumpy road on my bike,

not paying attention to the dogs barking and wind howling around me.

Home.

Here I am as bold as brass

Ready for new opportunities and adventures,

faced by obstacles from all directions.

On Lyall I am ambitious and inquisitive,

Constantly navigating through “what’s that?” or “why?"

I am a bright spark,

full of enthusiasm

On Freytown I hike through the hundreds of acres of

luscious thick, green pines

I am a mountain climber,

willing to give it my all to reach the top.

Determined

Understanding

Strong-minded

Unforgettable.

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On 10th street I picked fruits from trees that could touch the clouds,

its striking colors staining the sky sunset

Home.

Here I am the sunlight pouring from leaves,

showering me with gold

On Palisade Ave I am truculent and unrelenting

Bitter from choices I did not get to make

but consequences I still had to pay

I am the fiery words said in the moment,

replayed in memory regretfully

On Chelsea Road I learned how to fill roles

carefully bestowed upon me

I am the grinning cat

Always there to hear yet quick to disappear

phlegmatic

independent

unrestrained

Unforgettable.

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On Oregon I glide down the steep street on my pink bike

listening to the peoples voices

Home.

Here I am the dolphin

open for knowledge

Trying to make friends

On 187 I am confused and anxious

unsure of what's going on

As if i'm stuck on the top of a roller coaster never knowing when I´ll make it down.

I am the little kid who's not ready for change but going through it by the second

On Paxton I am meeting new family

hearing the unfamiliar voices

I am on cloud nine

but still feel like i'm swimming in an ocean with no land in sight

I am

kind

dedicated

hardworking

Unforgettable.

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On Lexington I run as fast as the cool afternoon breeze, late as always, ignoring the occasional yelling of parents to slow down.

Home.

Here I am the laughter that resonates off the wall each night at dinner, the three dots at the end of every story unexplained,
the pillow that will always be there and support you.
On Village Square I am noisy and timid, not wanting to be seen, but laughing at a hilariously good time. I am the luscious ice cream in the shop down the street, where there are thousands of different, delightful, and delicious flavors.
On Center I grip the handles, wobbling, trying to keep steady, and afraid of falling. I am the wind that blows the trees, and the leaves that flow in the wind,
always changing, but staying the same,
following a certain path, yet not knowing where I'll end up.
Creative.
Inquisitive.
Loving.
Unforgettable.

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On Cambridge Ct I barbecue burgers in the backyard

late night talks with neighbors

Home.

Here I am an owl

intelligent

alert

On sunset drive I am relaxed

playing games all day

I am like a rock, tough and strong

On Blue Mountain I fly down slopes with friends

at the bottom a cozy waffle cabin

I am the wind

going with the flow

hard working

independent

easy going

Unforgettable.

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                                                     Djordje’s  Map to City Identity On  Chelsea Road I shoot hoops with my dad and brother,watching movies with my family Home. Here I am playing outside kicking around a soccer ball that flew like a bird or hawk Oh how high the ball flew, it might have went all the way to the moon,On Chelsea Road I am joyful, and glad With a smile on my face by the place where I grew  am the stars to the sky On Chelsea Road I cuddle and hug my dog As he rolls around the carpet, enjoying the fuzzy wool on the floor I am the shine to the sun As bright as the sun, and always positive and joyful Caring Funny Determined Unforgettable. 

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                                                     Djordje’s  Map to City Identity On  Chelsea Road I shoot hoops with my dad and brother,watching movies with my family Home. Here I am playing outside kicking around a soccer ball that flew like a bird or hawk Oh how high the ball flew, it might have went all the way to the moon,On Chelsea Road I am joyful, and glad With a smile on my face by the place where I grew  am the stars to the sky On Chelsea Road I cuddle and hug my dog As he rolls around the carpet, enjoying the fuzzy wool on the floor I am the shine to the sun As bright as the sun, and always positive and joyful Caring Funny Determined Unforgettable. 

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On Vreeland I spend my days drawing in my sketchbook,

ignoring all distractions, listening only to the playlist of songs I love.

Home.

Here I am a cat.

Curious and eager to learn more about the things around me

On Vreeland I am caring

Ready to comfort and help out people in need

I am a small bird, striving to have my voice heard, yet I am not loud enough.

On Vreeland I clean the pool with sweat dripping down my face, hoping I was

doing enough to help out

I am crumpled up drawing

Full of mistakes yet still having potential to improve

Affectionate

Silent

Hardworking

Unforgettable.

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On Elmhurst, NY I read books and draw illustrations,

visualizing myself in a world like no other.

Home.

Here I am, the brush,

the paint, the canvas

ready to create a masterpiece.

On I-78 I am lively

and exuberant.

I am music, resonating off of the piano keys,

composing a melody sweeter than honey.

On I-95, I run around, book in hand,

watching as the pages soar through the air.

I am a unique bond,

holding the universe in the palm of my hands.

Humble.

Determined.

Resolute.

Unforgettable.

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On Main Ave I speed down the roads.

I shoot spheres into the hoops.

Home.

Here I am, the world is my land.

Life is a rollercoaster.

I had my ups and downs.

On Passaic I am the legend,

I never look back, only look forward.

I am the lion is the savanna.

On Rutherford I catch the football,

Writhing from arms, Running loose once again,

I am the gazelle in the grass.

I never stop.

Impactful

Important

Innovative

Unforgettable.

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On Main Ave I arrive at the park, gazing at the gigantic tank, scared of climbing on top of it

Stopping by the ice cream truck, requesting an ice cream that holds the face of a well-known character.

Home.

Here I am the ground, sky, and sea

The sky is filled with motivation and hope

The sea is a dove, tranquil and serene

On Midtown Manhattan I am quick-witted and stubborn

Always quick to adaptation but not eager to, clinging onto the old ways

I am a compilation of building blocks used to form any structure, any formation being possible.

On Main Ave, I follow my mother into stores with words in a language unknown, bored and uninterested.

Not cherishing the time spent in the moment, but coming to appreciate it in time.

I am a chef

Combining ingredients hoping that the product will be good, using different ingredients every time. Wondering what I had done right. Headstrong

Quick-Witted

Attentive

Unforgettable.

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On Lincoln I rolled down the little hill at the park,

The dirt picking up on my clothes.

Home.

Here I am an electrified Albert Einstein,

crazy, causing problems,

and wanting to learn more.

On 46 I am unwilling to go to stores

and getting carsick.

I am a leaking bottle, spilling all of my thoughts, unable to hold them.

On Niagara Falls I watched the boats get pushed away by the splashing of the water.

I am a bridges foundation,

helping to hold up a structure

supportive,

generous,

and strong

Unforgettable.

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On Park Slope I try to catch falling cherry blossom petals on the front lawn

And let fireflies crawl on the palms of my hands.

Home.

Here I am wrapped up in a blanket of warmth,

protected and loved

On Lincoln I am indecisive and principled,

Always wanting to do what I find best but never knowing what exactly that is

I am an ant on the ground,

Below everyone and just trying to survive

On Center I walk home with friends,

Talking about life and making each other happy

I am leftover crumbs in a bag of chips,

extra and can easily make a mess

Youthful

Sensitive

Foolish

Unforgettable.

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On Arthur I play an intense and very sweaty game of basketball against my cousins

Listening to all the laughs coming from them

Home.

Here I am the moon

the tree on top of the hill

Wanting to outshine others but always fails

On Ave I am simple and not wishing to go anywhere because of my laziness

I am the wooden pencil, the one to write out my own fate.

On Presidential I cleaned the entire house regretting telling my parents my test grades

I am a closed laptop, holding words with emotions inside

caring

resilient

hard-working

Unforgettable.

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On Luddington I play in the cold rain prancing around while the frosty breeze hits my face

Ignoring my family´s calls to come inside or put on a jacket, blocking the sounds of people, and tuning in the sounds of nature

Home.

Here I am the melody, the music, the rhythm,

Here for rough and thin,

Open to knowing its okay to want a warm comforting hug

On Thanksgiving Lane, I am adored, welcomed,

admired

I am the sun, the planets, the galaxy

On 928 I clean the floors, mopping,

Hoping to finish as soon as possible to feel free and loved again

I am a piece of gum stuck to the bottom of someone’s shoe,

being stepped on all the time

Outgoing

Stubborn

Confidant

Unforgettable

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On Beverly Hill I trot around in the sprinklers.

With no care in the world.

Home.

Here I am walking on air,

I'm on a roller coaster that only goes up.

I am bursting with joy.

At Athenia I am determined

The brick walls are not there to keep me out.

I am driving forth, denying myself of any weakness

On Mt.Prospect I run in the park,

My siblings by my side with smiles on their faces.

I am sunshine.

My happiness is electric.

Fearless

Warm-Hearted

Passionate

Unforgettable.

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On Day Street I push myself down puffy, white slopes during winter
Snowflakes falling and melting on my face
as I slide down the hills.
Home.
Here I am a bridge,
with beams made of love,
bridging the gap between me and my family
On Piaget Avenue, I am a pantomath
A black hole that sucks in everything it can learn
I am a shining star, standing out from the dark sky around me
On Mountain Avenue I stroll through the forest
chasing packs of deer, hoping to join them and escape the bustling city life
I am the sun
Helping others to flourish and grow
Remarkable
Strong-willed
Affectionate
Unforgettable.

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On Harding, I sweep the floors of the minuscule apartment yearning to be done

So I can go and sit and go through the seemingly endless cycle over again

Home.

Here I am the deer running from the predator

The predator which is the never-ending cycle of life

On Delawanna I am the ray of sunshine

The one who smiles through the pain, though it is eating me alive

I am the “How are you?“ but not the “How am I?“

On Dyer, I am the one to look up to

The one who won’t bring disappointment

I am Sisyphus, pushing through the challenges

Just to have to start again from scratch

Dependable

Important

Needed

Unforgettable.

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On Piaget I hang on a tree, stubbornly ignoring calls to get down

too intrigued by this feeling of freedom

But who would know this tree would represent my dreams

Home.

Here I am lying on a plain field in the middle of the night waiting for something to dream for

Waiting for the stars to come out

But the stars won't come today, nor tomorrow

Because I am the star, but I haven’t figured it out yet

I haven’t figured out my place in this world

But one day I will.

On day street, I am open minded, and empathetic

Always willing to give, but never willing to receive

I am the flower almost ready to bloom.

On Jackson I ride my bike admiring the wiser as they sit outside and watch the birds sing

I admire how they found the little things yet so intriguing

I am the caterpillar

Waiting to spread its prepossessing wings.

Including

Loving

Bold

Unforgettable.

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On Ackerman, I run from my brothers in the parking lot
Big-eyed baby sister was born at St. Josephs
Home
Here I am with this big afro and this even bigger need for knowledge
Bland, boring, uneventful, unimaginative. What do you want from me
On Paiget I am whoever you "need" me to be
Why
The real me was never enough for you guys, and so she changed
So who am I
Am I Gianni
I look inside myself and search for her, but she doesn't even know who she is
Unbalanced
Beautiful
Unaccosiated
Unforgettable.

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On Washington I sit in my bedroom,

My door closed but never locked,

Away from everyone but always there

Home.

Here I am a star

A star that shines bright on it’s own

But here I’m also a part of a constellation

I’m a part of something

I’m important

On Piaget I am also a star.

I still shine bright on my own

But I don’t shine bright enough

I don’t shine bright enough to be seen in a constellation

I’m simply just there

On Main I walk

I walk past everyone

And they don’t see me

Because I’m too far to be seen

I am the sun

The biggest star, the brightest star

The center of the solar system

Yet you can’t see me

Because I’m not from your solar system

I’m from one too far away, too complicated for you to understand

But maybe if you tried to understand

Then you’d finally see me

For who I really am

Adventurous

Dependable

Carefree

Unforgettable.

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On Route 95 I sit quietly in the back of the grey car

wishing we can make a U-turn back home

Home.

Here I am, with eyes of a hawk, watching the flashing lights of Maryland

pass by as we speed down 95

On W Broad St I am drained and disturbed

praying the hotel has a room for the night

I am that forgotten toy, wishing for someone to remember I’m still here

In South of the Border I feel people stare

as I walk through the multi colored convenient store

I am my own sun, shining as brightly as I can for

myself to huddle close to

Selfish

Exhausted

Hopeful

Unforgettable.