POETRY
The Poetry Gallery includes poetry entries and winners from our detention center writing contests as well as our poetry programs with our other partners. We hope you find their stories inspiring, truthful, thoughtful and sometimes funny!
Each artist whose work is posted on our site has signed a Heard media release or verbally given permission for the work to be posted on this site and shared via our social media platforms.
Moon Divorcing the Sun
By Cristina Baker Friends of Guest House, Spoken Word class, June 1, 2022
Introduction as a Sunrise
By Jen Miller Friends of Guest House, Spoken Word class, June 1, 2022
I am Self Love
By VW Friends of Guest House, Heard Spoken Word class, January 26, 2022
I am the Addict
By Ashley Strumb Friends of Guest House, Heard Spoken Word class, January 26, 2022
I am Courage
By Destiny Hawes Friends of Guest House, Heard Spoken Word class, January 26, 2022
I am Hurt
By Chelsea Gray Friends of Guest House, Heard Spoken Word class, January 26, 2022
I am Strong
By KF Friends of Guest House, Heard Spoken Word class, January 26, 2022
Finally Letting Go
By Tyresha Brand Friends of Guest House, Spoken Word class, January 12, 2022 When I close my eyes...
Demons in my Head
By Destiny Hawes Friends of Guest House, Spoken Word class, January 12, 2022
Sharing our Poetry with Voices Unbarred and The Justice Arts Coalition
We created a little magic with Voices Unbarred and The Justice Arts Coalition! First, allow us to...
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