The face of youth

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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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I Am Anaya

Date: 4/3/2025 9:08:00 AM

Isn't she lovely, babes of the future need us to fight with our love, now more than ever. We must lead her down the road to wisdom and not continue marching in a fools parade. Line I'm faving and printing out this biting verse for humanity. -xhugs

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/3/2025 9:40:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment ~