A Mother’s Love
May 15, 2011 • Dottie Bradshaw
Filed under Poetry, Uncategorized
I’ve seen many things in this world But nothing compares to a mother’s love A Mother’s strength A mother’s determination And a mother’s intelligence It’s amazing how far you will go with your mother’s love Makes you feel strong Independent And always hope for a better tomorrow Even... Read more »
Slam Poet Performance
January 11, 2011 • Justin Hayes
Filed under Arts, Poetry
Slam Poet David Blair performed at the PHS Library on Wednesday January 5th. Sponsored by The Field Library and coordinated by our librarian, Leleith Smith, the performance was well attended and well received. Watch a video of Mr. Blair’s performance here: Slam Poet- David Blair Read More →
Slam Poets Perform
December 5, 2010 • Photographer: Destiny Mosley
Filed under Arts, Poetry
On Wednesday December 1, PHS librarian, Leleith Smith, hosted the slam poet group, ” No More Ribcage” at our school library. Reviews were good and you can watch the video here to see what you think about the show. There is more slam poetry in our future, so stay tuned. Slam Poetry Performance Read More →
The Skin I’m in
November 30, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw
Filed under Poetry
The Skin I’m in People see me as they want And that’s ok As long as I know who I really am From my head to my toes The hair on my head isn’t all mines but it makes me who I am today And makes me something I am not The pimples on my face Tells me I’m growing up Which a lot of people need to do The... Read more »
Long Lost Friend
October 29, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw
Filed under Arts, Poetry
Long Lost Friends When you left me You left a deep mark It sort of looked like a footprint on my heart When we finally said good bye I know it was the hardest thing to say Because I know I started to remember all the good days I remember when we said “sisters for life” Well who knew that life could... Read more »
“Silence”
October 24, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw
Filed under Poetry
I talk in silence because I know the real people will hear me and ask me what’s wrong they will see through a fake smile and hear me through a fake laugh and tell me to look forward to the future and not worry about my past they will tell me one day you will have what you always wanted and I should... Read more »
Silence
October 4, 2010 • Destiny Mosley
Filed under Arts, Poetry
Silence is so blank, so gray. So full of nothingness, Yet so full of mystery. Understanding silence is Like trying to make a rocket fly with No engine. The cause of boredom, Silence has the power to control. It seems harmless, but it’s not. Silence can be so loud, Yet so sneaky. Silence is the... Read more »
PHS
September 19, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Class of 2012
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
School’s back in session So grab your binder and pen It’s back to wakin up at 6:30 all over again. Tryin to see if you can wake up To walk to school with your friend So you can get there before 8:11 when the first period begins. You walk into class, thankin God you’re on time Now... Read more »
Presenting Mighty Mike McGee
June 3, 2010
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
Poet Mike McGee, a.k.a. Mighty Mike McGee, dazzled Peekskill audiences in the high school, middle school, and at the Field Library on June 2, 2010, with his poems that are at the same time touching and funny. He strikes a serious cord inside of you but he also makes you laugh! Take a look… Living... Read more »
Dottie Bradshaw – Prolific & Profound Poet
May 6, 2010 • Mrs. Kaplan
Filed under News, Poetry
Dottie Bradshaw, Peekskill’s Prolific, Profound Poet, filled the May 5th Poetry Café with creative wordplay and wise meanings. Can Anyone Hear Me? For Her I Can My Dream World Past, Present, Future Peekskill Sponge Bob Read More →
