The face of youth
that look of innocence and expectation
that a future with promises awaits
their anticipation of clear blue skies
and hope that tomorrow will be brighter
that look of unadulterated naivete
on the eve of realizing what shape
we've left the world for future generations
problems of injustice and inequality worse than ever
that look that drills right through your soul
and asks what you, yes you,
what did you do to leave
this place a better world
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
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