Sugar skulls are heaped
As an ofrenda to the
honored dead who went
before my time. I live well
And pluck marigolds for them.
ex is exiting a soul
ex is exiting a building block
a soul is a building block
build is building a soul
build is building a building block
a soul exit a soul
a soul exit the building block of a soul
a soul is a cycle of a soul
a soul is a limit of a cycle
the building block of a cycle,
is the building block of a soul
ex is exiting a limit of a soul
ex is exiting a limit of a cycle
exiting a limit is exiting a cycle
ex is exiting a precious soul
a precious block,a precious soul
a soul is precious to a soul
a soul is precious to a building block of a soul
time withstand time
time withstand a block of time
time withstand a block of a soul
again
FWASHOOOPPPPP
the annoying people in the room
suddenly
disappear
it is peaceful
for about
2 seconds
but then
a laser beam shoots out of the sky
i know everyone is wondering ‘What?’
many people start to panic
but i know that's just a simple
part
of
time
and
space
some species come
some go
some
dominate,
destroy,
desolate,
demand,
decay,
and
sometimes,
just sometimes,
one
small
tiny
thing
begins the cycle
all
over
golden light recedes
a gentle sigh the breeze makes~
nature`s cycle spins
the day`s orb, once fierce
now tells a quieter tale~
mountains a witness
tall trees toss a moan
summer reign reaches its end~
time begins to bend
before amber blush
leaves sing with a buzzing sound~
the sky lends its ears
sunbeams softly fade
cicadas cease their loud tunes~
stillness in the night
birds prepare for flight
warmer climes waiting for them~
summer`s sweet farewell
summer softly close
a string of moments held dear~
memories remain
a final warm breeze
carries scents of sun baked earth~
harvest time at hand
air, once thick with scent
carries cool whispers to space~
a prelude to fall.
Aging is a bizarre concept.
You grow up & then grow old.
You break up & then turn cold.
You sneak in & then repent.
You suck in & then regret.
Hair, hands, and smiles fade away,
and if you’re unlucky enough,
you’ll leave with your memories astray.
golden sun descends
fall`s soft breeze begins to stir
leaves turn red and gold
nature`s cycle starts anew
a quiet peace settles in.
Why me?
How and why so me?
Why is this my destiny,
What is this meant to mean to me?
So why me,
Why is this my set destiny?
Why do I get to think and dream for the future,
If time is stuck in a consistent nature?
Time and you cannot race,
Time is set at its own pace.
Past is set where it was meant to be,
So tell me why,
Why is it me?
Why is it me who thinks freely,
But there is no freedom in thinking freely.
No freedom in this world,
You promised me
That one day, somehow, I will be set free.
But set free where exactly?
Time does not handle freedom perfectly.
Stuck in a clock, round we go in its cycle,
A clock has a destiny,
The hour hand always comes and goes, 2 to 3.
So why exactly,
Why work hard if time's already set expectedly?
What does it mean to be able to change your future,
Are you changing the future, or was it always meant to be?
You said I would be set free,
But where is the freedom in being in a cycle?
(This poem is meant to investigates the struggles of people who have existential anxiety. If this is not accurate, please inform me.)
Another spring
Counting rings
No longer dark
Dog days wait, for their bark
Signaling life has been in bloom
And soon
A beautiful reality will arrive
You do not really die
Glorious sunshine
Photosynthesis dines
Fed well
From nature's magic spell
Can't you tell?
Arbor figure matures
Always sure
About wilderness’ door
No one ignores
Relaxed, whistling tunes
Branches dance and swoon
Turning everything green
Shade is an escape dream
Then things turn
Brown and burn
Chilling breeze sighs
Giving a ride
To the foliage who occupy
Twigs ready to say goodbye
Fall scheduled to begin
Giving the end
A win
Low temperatures chattering bite
Haunting the cool night
Crumbled leafs descend
Crinkling no bend
Completing their beauty rein
Realizing it's just a plants game
Meeting with the rake
Realizing the bag is ready to take
Them to the disposable bin
No need to call a next of kin
Since they will be shred
Rip and dead
Until spring
And another ring
Appears
Exclaiming the tree is here
Giving a reason
To celebrate each season
Letting the seeds
Do their deed
And grow more trees
Flowers Grows with Strong Stem
Pedals Spread During Day
Light hits the Color Bright
The Gleam of the Purple Shows
It has Royalty in disguise
Always up during the day
Always sleeping at night
It allows the dew to drip
Drip Down the Strong Stem
The growth becomes a new
A new beginning that is bright
The few life span of a Flower
It drops a new family
Beautiful as it is full of life
This is what my Daughter Poem
I love an august shower.
All of nature thirsts for soothing hydration.
Summer draws to a close.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 3rd place 2026
springs growth forges through
pushing winters decay out
cycle of nature
Cycle of life so confusing,
my life turns upside down just like falling off a swing!
Born to be cherished only to receive hate.
Forgive me, life, but why am I always the bait?
Wanted to live in peace with love and passion.
The man who gave me life took it away in seconds.
Awful, awful, awful, I truly hate your face.
Are you happy now? To see your daughter's life go to waste?
Shh... you take your abuse and keep quiet.
You're convinced nobody wants to hear about it,
that nobody will believe you or take your side ~
You're an enabler that keeps the cycle going
and you're delusional if you think things will get better.
What will it take to give you the strength to break free?
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
whiling away hours
behind a harsh office desk
~ the sun sets real schedule
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Nature has reasons and cycles.
Let it rain... this too shall pass.
The sun will soon return.
Wordku: 5-7-5 wrods
AP: 2nd place 2026
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