Chapbook

The Catlin Gabel School Senior Poetry Writing class final projects.

2022 CGS Senior Poetry Chapbooks

Silent Journey - An Imitation of Awaking in New York by Maya Angelou&nbsp; Swaying back and forth the branches creak, creatures watch, looking into me&nbsp; as I walk&nbsp; deeper into the woods. The cave lies before me silent, and I, the traveler, in&nbsp; unknown territory, suddenly become&nbsp; aware. That I, am not alone.&nbsp;

1. XI 2. Perpetual Loudness 3. Faint Sounds 4. Silent Journey

Perpetual Loudness It's quiet in my room. Save for the occasional high pitched squeaks, Of my chair shifting when I move around, And the low hum of my fan, Pushing cool air around my room.&nbsp; Its louder in my head, With the bass booming so low That I can feel it in my fingertips, And the melody so good, That I know i'll be singing it for days, Like a top, that will never stop spinning. Round and round my head the tune goes.&nbsp;&nbsp; The tiny feeling of the perpetual loudness, Like a concert, just for me,&nbsp; Leaves a metallic ringing in my ears, Made worth it by the sweet sickly Pop music, interrupted by the dark Beats of rap songs, Molded together to make my night.

Faint Sounds It's silent up top. The quiet rush of wind Like the whispers&nbsp; Of the trees that surround me. It's easy up top.&nbsp; The absence of shouting. Of chores to do Of the sound of the dogs Running across the floor, Their nails tapping against the Hard wood.&nbsp; It's clear up top. With a silent view of the neighborhood, Cars racing by, Rumbling and growling, As they make their way down the hill.

XI Drinking in the bright golden sun, I softly card my fingers through Her mousey fur. My fingers running rivulettes through The small sea of golden brown and black.&nbsp; Wide green eyes take me in, Peering, leering how I shift back, And forth on my feet. Dashing&nbsp; under the bed,

At the booming sounds of my Speaker.&nbsp; For as long as I can remember, Shes been our little monster, Stalking the halls. Dozing into Warm and hazy and yellow, Pools of light. Sinking herself into My chest, resting atop of my legs, We fall asleep together.

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