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The purpose of The Unicorn, St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School’s literary arts collection, is to encourage literary and artistic endeavours by publishing students’ work, and to showcase the many talents of St. Mary’s students to the community.
Publisher: A. Della Mora
Jurors: J. Cafiso J. Choi C. Gould J. Kielar C. Vitullo
Faculty Advisors: E. Baguinho C. Falzon C. Giro
Editor: Jordan Ronco
Assistant Editor: Mary John Thayalanayakan
Layout Editors: Jordan Ronco Mary John Thayalanayakan
Scanning, Imaging, PDF File, and Website Link: Diego Ripley
Typesetters: Diana Ribeiro and Jordan Ronco
Copy Editor and Proofreaders: E. Baguinho and the Writing Class of 2008
Special thanks to the following for their invaluable support: St. Mary’s English Department The Writing Class of 2008 Ms. A. Romano
Graphic Consultant: Anapaula Da Costa Printer: Carlos Pereira, TCDSB Printing
We apologize for any errors and omissions.
N.B.: Unicorn Publication provides a forum for the rights of expression consistent with the submission guidelines and our Gospel values. Each submission is pre- viewed, and may be edited. By submitting your work, you acknowledge that the Unicorn has the right to reproduce and publicize those works or any part thereof.
Copyright © 2008 Copyright remains with the writers and artists.
oetry Contributors
PChristian Abcede Kevin Hana Ricardo Alves Ali Kassam Brandon Andrade Tristan Luyks William Andrade Philip Ionadi Manny Augusto Mary Chandrika John Thayalanayakan Ricky Araujo Paulin John Thayalanayakan Marko Bakos Randy Mathews Natasha Kathleen Bautista Sabrina McIntyre Michelle Belfon Brian Medeiros Apolonia Brasil Laura Medeiros Walker Cascales Beau Melo Tabatha Copping Carlos Mendes Ronark Correia Kevin Moniz Edgar Correos Christine Nanteza Diogo Costa David Oliveira Linda Cotrina Jessica Orense Vanessa da Silva Dias Carren Osorio Peter Dang Luis Plaza Nicholas Denis Grant Steve de Quintal Brandon Diaz Diana Ribeiro Julydelma De Ramos Diego Ripley Amanda De Sousa Eduardo Rodriguez Stephanie Dos Reis Jordan Ronco Laura Dubicki Wilfred H.B. Shakespeare Dennis Ferreira Anna Sierra Filomena Filippelli Candida Silva Mark Gahite Joshua Smith Thomas Gargula Diana Vaz Nigel Garnette Radek Wylupek Tiare Gutierrez
V isual Artists
Alex Saenz Amanda de Sousa Kristel Mitchell William Andrade
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First Place Winning Poem:
Like an Unheard Song
I am like an unheard song craving to be listened to. I speak a thousand words with a million meanings. I can be a tune of acrimony and bitterness but my chorus is authentic, passionate, charming. Those yearning to hear my harmony will soon realize my complexity. Fast, uplifting, crazy is my song with a never-before-heard one-of-a-kind beat a beat to a different drum, lyrics with intense emotion that will leave an imprint in your mind. my rhythm, overflowing with creativity. If you listen to this song you will discover no ending for this unheard song is still being written
By Jessica Orense
Second Place Winning Poem:
Waiting
Curly brown hair drops down my face a smile shining on my lips with my innocent sparkling eye glittering so bright my shadow dances in the moonlight.
I waited all that time. Sitting on the orange road line the taxi I waited for never came. I wanted, I wished, to yell her name.
―Come inside Sabrina‖ – a murmuring voice – I sighed once again – she’s not coming. Walking in the door with tears in my eyes frustration and pain burning my skin.
The picture of me in her arms when I was a baby – I ripped that picture in several pieces – like she tore my heart in several places. How can I ever call you mom? How can I ever have the joy with you, like before?
By Sabrina McIntyre Honourable Mention:
Light
Great light illuminating all around, casting shadows beyond its reach in which things are hidden that the light would not go near for the light can only go where it’s wanted
By Tristan Luyks F aceoff A Soldier's View
Lock and load as I get ready to go My team with me, leading my force to victory We're in this for freedom hopefully to one day reach history We move on, undetected in the shadows laying low
We move toward enemy territory My force is behind me all the way for better or worse I know if we make it back we will need a nurse Even though we might die, we had our time, we had our glory
I cannot tell if I will come back in a body bag, but if I do, then I accept my fate I'm worried that no matter how much I pray I will not live to tell or see another day I can only do what I do best and hope that it is not too late
By Brian Medeiros Amigo
Amigo é paz. Inimigo é guerra. Você tem amigo pra quê? Você tem inimigo pra quê? Agente não quer só amigos. Agente quer paz no lugar de guerra. Agente não quer só a paz. Agente quer amigos em toda a terra.
Agente não quer guerra. Agente quer mais que uma nação Agente quer dela a união Amigo é paz Inimigo é guerra Você tem amigo pra quê? Você tem inimigo pra quê?
By Laura Medeiros Winter War
I delve at the sword in the blood-covered snow The scene makes me aspirate I can no longer feel my pulse I feel like I am going to cry maybe just die maybe fly away from this pain There is nothing to gain so many reasons to care this war is not fair to fight this cold-blooded war I look up at the sky and ask myself why? Why do we have to watch people suffer? Why do we have to hurt our partners? Why do we have to fight this unbearable war? Why this winter war?
By Amanda De Sousa My Plea
I am not you but you will not give me a chance will not let me be me
If I were you but you know I am not you yet you will not let me be me
You meddle, interfere in my affairs as if they were yours and you were me
You are unfair, unwise foolish to think that I can be you talk and act and think like you
God made me as me He made you as you for God's sake let me be me!
By Julydelma De Ramos Life’s Way
Lived much too long all will is gone war raged and ravaged so much death so much decay sadness trickles tears fill an ocean
Live so Oh, so long a life an end filled with song yesterday has gone today is Oh, so frozen The future bleak I was Oh, so meek morning fill with dew Twilight came about where dark and light come together
By Christian Abcede His Nothing, Her Everything
For all that we’ve spent and been through together only to throw it away really, only when I was with you was everything better gullible was I, but I will not end bitter in turn, I shall not harbour animosity towards you vengeance is good for nobody even for you; you will not ruin me never will I sink that low everyday from now on is a new one sad as it may be, we won’t be together sad as it may be, I forgive you for ruining everything
By Tiare Gutierrez
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Winter Haiku
The silent snow falls Snowflakes soft as a feather White as a rabbit
By Diogo Costa
In the white winter Snow falls from the sky above And lands on my tongue
By Brandon Andrade
Cold weather all day People skating on the ice Snowballs being thrown
By Joshua Smith
Cold, snowy, windy Children laughing and playing On the empty streets
By Philip Ionadi
The Light
His feet heavy on the cement sidewalk and his breath came in a gasp. One hand held to the wall of an old building supporting him as he walked the lone streets. The other hand was clamped to his stomach where read blood oozed through his fingers. He was dying. He knew it. His battle was over. He wondered on several things. Would he go to heaven? Was heaven even there? Did he waste his life? His life’s work was devoted to God and the church, to heaven and he didn’t even know if it was real. The pain in his stomach sharpened and the man in black robes dropped to his knees.. This is it he thought. The pain started to dull and his hand dropped from the wound on his stomach. The hand resting on the wall fell as a bright light hit him, blinding him. He fell as a bright light in the dirt of the old sidewalk, his own blood forming a puddle around him. One last gasp for air and he was gone, and so was the light. By Stephanie Dos Reis Mother Nature
Wrinkles filled with wisdom, crows feet of the past. gray hairs of life, deep green eyes of love.
She works swiftly with herbs. She lives life with a passion. She loves with all her heart. She cares with all her soul.
She is my role model. The one I want to be. She is smart, elegant, beautiful. She is everything and everywhere.
She has seen, felt, and heard what no other has. She is earth. She is rain. She is life.
By Stephanie Dos Reis Daydreaming
…At the beach, watching the sunset the sky’s light shade of orange the wind lightly blowing my hair such an inspiring view I look to my right glad to see we’re sharing this moment together forever at last… in my thoughts.
By Linda Cotrina Mystery in the Trees
I walk down the street and hear a noise I look up and it gets louder I ask what’s making that noise and just as I find it, it moves away It makes me look like a fool looking around and around to find what’s making that noise and then I say, it’s just one of God’s creatures, so I forgive you.
By Nicholas Denis Grant Unchanged
An image swimming into focus for an instant then out again forever into endless imagination… a thought forsaken and lost an idea never understood a dream of tomorrow a world unchanged.
By Tristan Luyks
Different
Silent, spoken, glistening on the wind, turning, tossing, seeking, never to find, never to grasp, but to hold. Aspirations,
forever possible, dreaming, hoping, seeking the truth with the mind’s eye. Twirling endlessly, joyfully, and always looking. for what is to be,
for what will be, and what will be done. Listening, seeing, the lines that connect us all Knowing what makes us different.
By Tristan Luyks
Mystic Road between the forest and grains lies a path trampled by hooves and dissolved by water
The fish no longer swim free the insects come to feed on plants and marrow years pass, centuries die no longer does this path lie but trees and grass fill in the cracks
By Thomas Gargula Our World
Our world seems smaller than we think. It has vast oceans and lands. Nature and humanity co-exist. But war has ravaged our lands. So much is destroyed and conquered.
This is our world, our journey towards our eternal home. Many wander in search of truth. Others prowl and roam for lust. Arguments become big fights. Then fights become furious battles. But now, I know where I stand. For we live in a world that never was.
By Christian Abcede
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B ehaviours I Don't Understand
I don’t understand Why people don't respect where I'm from? Why we can't get along because of the colour of my skin? Why people like white chocolate instead of black chocolate?
But most of all Why people are prejudiced? Why people must judge? Why people make separate schools for us? Why there is no justice for us?
What I understand is Why the sun shines Why we must wait Why we must live this way Why we fight for our freedom.
By Tabatha Copping Away From Love
Cry a single tear for the child that is near they come to take her away giving the mother only a day
Freedom is what the child gets because she posses no threat away she is sent into the land of miserable content
The cries of the child are heard Only by the morning singing bird black turns to blue blue turns to gray dark clouds of the day
By Stephanie Dos Reis The Game
The warm metal of the blade slices against the cold surface of the ice. As the skates go back and forth you reach speeds you have never even thought of before. You feel the cool wind through the cage of your hel- met hit your face, and then makes its way through your hair and out the other side. Just as fast as you call for the pass, your team-mate slides the puck down the length of the rink. When the puck makes contact with your stick, you have just one challenge left—the goalie. You look him in the eye, a stare down of epic proportions, then the shot. Your team- mates rejoice, as your shot hits the back of the net and rolls down the mesh backing. You have just won the game.
By Beau Melo Bells Are Ringing
Bells are ringing carols are being sung lights are lit Christmas night in the city.
Excited voices are heard children waiting for Santa loved ones coming together.
The nativity scene in the church is looked at faces glow Baby Jesus is born It’s Christmas Day.
By Luis Plaza Music
Music is everywhere, Sometimes good and sometimes bad. It can liven up a party, But also anger the neighbours.
Music is everywhere, The waterfall splashing on a rock Brings a soothing sound to my ears. The happy chirping of the birds Lighten up my day.
Music is everywhere, In the fall the shuffling On the dry leaves makes a relaxing sound. The crackling ice under my feet Sounds like music in the winter.
Music is all around us, You just have to listen.
By David Oliveira. Christmas is Here
It is late, dark, and cold the house is quiet Has Santa been here? I wonder.
I’m waiting to see Will everyone hurry please? Christmas is here.
The day will be filled with laughter the day will be full of joy Grandma and grandpa will bring a toy we will be with each other God bless us as we gather together.
By Ricardo Alves
Can You Hear Me?
Lord, can you hear me? Can you hear me calling for you? Calling for help? For truth? Can you hear me?
I'm in school right now Can you hear me? I'm at work right now Can you hear me?
I’m on my way home Can you hear me? I'm in bed now Can you hear me?
When I don't see the guided path Can you show me? When I don't hear you Can you shout for me?
Lord...Can you hear me calling? to turn on the lights and eliminate darkness Lord...Am I following?
By Candida Silva Our Happy Thanksgiving
I love you, Thanksgiving for the way you bring us together my family loves this time of year no matter what the weather
Everyone takes their seat with food all ready to eat the forks don’t move and the plates stay bare we’re waiting for the turkey it’s only fair
Let us not forget, the hardworking people day in, day out providing us with food potatoes, corn, and a Thanksgiving turkey, too so to all those farmers out there, We thank you
By Dennis Ferreira
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Harsh Words
Harsh words and violent blows hidden secrets nobody knows eyes are open, hands are fisted deep inside I’m warped and twisted so many tricks and so many lies too many whens and too many whys nobody's special, nobody’s gifted I'm just me, warped and twisted sleeping awake and choking on a dream. listening loudly to a silent scream call my mind, the numbers unlisted on my knees, alive but dead look at the invisible blood I've bled I'm not gone, my mind has drifted don't expect much, I’m warped and twisted burnt out, wasted, empty and hollow the sun died out, the ashes sifted I'm still here, warped and twisted
By Laura Dubicki Like a Chocolate Chip Cookie
I am like a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh from the oven but soft and delicate on the inside If judged by the outer crust, I look plain and ordinary but open by the inside, I’m fun, sweet, and I cause people to unleash their wild side Each chocolate chip reveals one aspect of my personality. Some are clearly visible, but others are hidden deep within the dough You have to chew your way to the ―secret chips‖ hidden by the outer layer My slippery road, like the grease on a cookie, leads me towards my chosen path Towards the edge of the cookie tray, where I can choose my future When surrounded by other cookies, I look like one of the bunch. However, when I’m alone, I’m different and unique In my own world, I am clouded by smoke and tough blows emerging from a clash between my dreams and my nightmares. Fighting to be remembered, even if it were to be for just five minutes but all I feel is heat, coming from the blast of the oven The oven, my imagination, my dream world the place that saves me from reality the place that takes me away from people eating me No one can take a bite out of me! No one…
By Carren Osorio Like the Weather
I am like the weather happy and joyful in the Spring angry and loud like the raging thunders
My heart can be as soft as the fresh white snow but it can be filled with hatred like a black tornado. I can be mean and cold like the most dreadful rainy days.
I show my sadness lie a dull dark day, but I can be as hyper and crazy as a hurricane crashing and breaking everything in my path, yet I can be still and quiet like a desert night on a cloudless day
I can be life giving like rain falling on a forest floor I can make the skies clear and let the sun shine through to bring a smile to your face.
I can make shores calm and peaceful, but I can also make them rage and devour the sand and my whispers like a soft wind can make one go to sleep.
By Brandon Diaz Like an Ocean
I am like an ocean wave thrashing beyond the shore seemingly quiet, but strong beyond words. On shore, I crash and spread, befriending the sand. Like me, the ocean soars through its beauty trying to find its inner self living for the beauty of the moment, skipping pebbles along the waterline a peaceful surrounding, yet coldness unfolds For each wave, a different me is shown: a child of fun, but an adult of maturity To bring you out of your comfort zone I can place you under a peaceful aura like the ocean, deep within, lies a valuable treasure waiting to be found by one who comes who carries the key Little waves guide my dreams Like water, I choose my direction, my path, my future and like water, the road may lead me to crash against a cliff Even when the water is still with the wind being the only movement in sight My waves still head toward the shore, bringing along with it the spirit of living through rain or shine, nothing can destroy my true self as I continue on
Carlos Mendes Like a Cloud Drifting Freely
I am like a cloud drifting freely in the sky meandering here and there I follow the wind wherever it goes People interpret me differently for I change shape I can be one thing for a moment but something else the next When my borders become too heavy for me to uphold I merely rain them all down to the Earth Becoming free of the shackles that bind me I continue my endless wandering through time However, where before there was a storm I now leave behind a rainbow.
By Peter Dang Like a Tortoise
I am like a tortoise waiting to get out of its shell always quiet, timid, and very patient on land unlike other animals who run as fast as they can without stopping.
Whenever I am shy or threatened by others, I hide in my shell and wait until they are gone
To reach my goal, I take it slowly and steady trying not to make any mistakes
I don’t get easily distracted by others for I continue doing what I’m doing
By Edgar Correos Like a Jack-in-the-Box
I am like a Jack-in-the-box— my mysterious appearance attracts the attention of many I can amuse, but I can cause fear and anger Like my tune, I am relaxed and timid, but when my handle triggers the springs that sets my insides free my mysterious appearance attracts the attention of many and for those who don’t know me, I bring them a big surprise!
By Randy Mathews A New Year, a New Break
As the new year begins, my love for you departs. A new year; a new break It is my chance to finally get over you and be free. Free of everything, free of all the lies.
I carry our memories together everyday It is finally time to let go of it all and just forget. Forget everything and all the tears that I cried for you, All the fights I fought to make us work—everything for nothing.
I was unappreciated and unloved. I did everything and you did not care. No respect, no friendship, only lies.
A new year, a new break A life without you
I now have no frown on my face. It has been replaced with a smile. I no longer cry, but I laugh. I no longer miss you, for you’ve been erased from my heart. I will no longer waste another second thinking of you
A new year, a new break
By Diana Ribeiro How to Survive School
Waking up early is a real pain Listening to teachers talk and talk and talk and talk all day.
They give us instructions They give us homework to do, and in the end, we don’t even do it
The classes are too long and lunch time is too short and when you get home you do homework that takes a long time
When you’re finally done you have to go to bed only to wake up early and start all over the next day...
Diana Vaz
ho is W sing- ing this song? Like a Wildfire
I am like a wild fire spreading across the forest, burning everything in its way. Often silent and quick to take advantage. Obstacles stand ahead unaware of the destiny and capability within my blaze. Freedom, success, ideas to overcome the odds fill my burning world. The fire within me remains strong in order to stay ahead in this competitive environment.
By Radek Wylupek Objectified
Oh what a life to live the treatment I get. I give them a place to write on and a place to sit. They write on my back and sit on my head. They stick gum on me when no one is looking. What would they do if I stuck gum in their hair? I should take a stand! leave them all sitting on the floor.
By Anna Sierra Just an Object
I’m Jordan left and this is Jordan right,. Together we are Jordan 21’s. Your feet stink, your feet stink! Please don’t put me on! Did you change your socks this morning? Well, it doesn’t seem like it. Are we going to play basketball today? Hurray! We’re going to see Nike, Adidas, Rebok, and if we’re lucky, maybe, a new balance. I hope that guy doesn’t step on me again. He made a dirty print on my beautiful black suede skin. Oh look, your locks of lace are untied Better tie them up. You don’t want to fall. Oh no! I told you that guy was going to step on me. Now, I need to take a shower. Lucky me, it’s raining outside. But the water is going to get inside. Then I have to be dried off somewhere dark. You’re going to sleep now. I should too. Back inside my beautiful grey box I can’t believe that guy stepped on me.
By Natasha Bautista The Photograph
The door opens with a constant silent creak Moonlight shines across the dark room The air is so cold I can almost feel warmth A breeze swishes across my cheek The tree branch bangs against the window like a gun shot I hear bells on the window hitting against each other softly.
On my left is a piano Many keys are missing Musical sheets are partially completed I can only imagine the person who lived here.
Memories of my room as a child flood in I reach for a picture under the piano and grab it quickly I take a deep breath swallow my saliva, my gulp audible I flip the picture over/= I see myself in the same room just as I am now.
I drop the picture My head racing I can no longer control my breathing It’s beyond my control I start racing for the door I want to leave the room Just as I’m about to leave the room From the corner of my eye I notice another picture It’s of me running Someone had photographed me I will never forget the look of fear in my face.
Brian Medeiros
Punny Names
Go put your jacket in your Walker. By Walker Cascales I’ll send the letter by Correia. By Ronark Correia
I might take Correia studies in the future. By Ronark Correia
If I sleep in class Nigel fail. By Nigel Garnette Mary, me. By Mary Chandrika John Thaylanaykan
Knock, knock Who’s there? Apolonia. Apolonia, who? I’m going to eat you. By Apolonia Brasil
Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Araujo. Araujo who? Are you, Joe? By Ricky Araujo
That Nicholas’ mine! By Nicholas Denis-Grant
If you lie, cheat, and steal, it will be harder to reach Kevin. By Kevin Hana
Learn your abcd’s or you’ll have to deal with Abcede! By Christian Abcede
Let go my Diego? By Diego Ripley
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Bakos. Bakos who? Your Bakos is leaking into my front yard. By Marko Bakos
Kathleen over a bit By Natasha Kathleen Bautista
Ali kazzam, Ali kazzoooo! By Ali Kassam
Can I put cheerios in your Beau? By Beau Melo Tic Toc
Why is everyone always staring at me? I’m just doing my job. I don’t think you would appreciate me coming to your job and watching you stock vending machines, or flip burgers… but then again, I’m usually there, but that’s beside the point. Your stare makes me nervous. It gives me stage freight and if you people keep looking at me I don’t think I can perform to my full potential.
By W. H. B. Shakespeare
T een Spirit The Break-Up
Doves belong in the sky and you deserve to be high, so I don't belong with you-- and can no longer live this lie... I was in love with you-- and I was glad that you were mine; our lives became intertwined but now I want to loosen the tie.
Eyes water in a stream that seems to never dry; no end...yours...and mine. You may ask: "Why?" Why I must break your heart, after being with you for the longest time? It’s because I don't deserve your love, and you deserve better, all this with a sad sigh.
You were my lovely flower my world-- and when it was dark-- you were my light--
Now, as your heart breaks, your petals seem to fall, but you, lovely flower...please don't cry... don't wilt...stand tall...be beautiful and shine... shine and be someone else's light... don't grow dim...be bright…
By Eduardo Rodriguez Go Huskies Go!
Roses are red our shirts are blue We represent St. Mary's and you should too
Our shirts are white our pants are grey We always make the best of our day
Our days are good our days are bad our days are happy our days are sad
Even then we're always glad that our teachers are here to help us pass
We finish our day know we are getting to that one final day
Go Huskies Go!
By William Andrade Graduation
Graduation brought back old memories Graduation brought back old times Graduation brought back how we are going to miss our old sticky classrooms on hot days
Graduation brought back tears in our eyes We are all moving on now... Memories and all
But the things we will remember lie deep in our hearts
So stop your crying So stop your tears because no matter what we have to graduate sooner or later
By Tabatha Copping I'll Always Get Caught
The girl I used to see left me, and set me free If I talk to her one more time it wouldn't even be worth a dime if we meet once again she may be with another man Life is only with crying tears Like people say, I should face my fears Life is only with lonely eyes Among those words, were only lies Life is only with sad faces If I walk a million paces I should look ahead and tie my laces If they get in a knot I'll always know I'll get caught
By Manny Augusto Who is Singing This Song?
Who is singing this song? I am woken by my pulsating nightmare nowhere to go, not knowing why we are here the screams stay in our ear.
Who is singing this song? I am sealing the rage, a victim of hate, defying fate we escape by tearing we run for one another each of us holding hands we are united explorers trapped by the deep, hold up our dream. follow the stream, darkness blinding us.
Who is singing this song? I am a lost creature in the deep forest wanting to see light, a woman who erases the darkness day by day. I am running to breathe away the pain of the fear of nothing to gain I want to be the rain to wash away the hate.
Who is singing this song?
By Amanda De Sousa Who is Singing this Song?
I am a girl who cares about the ones I love. I feel safe when I'm with Carlos. I'd be free to fly away.
I am a girl that likes to have fun and go out with Carlos. I like to be with my mom, dad, and sister. When I feel alive, I want to be with everyone that I know with a man that I love so much I feel so good about myself when I'm with people.
I am the one who cares about my friends: Chris, Nicole, Carlos. I care so much about them. I am that girl that is there for you all the time who loves her family.
I am a girl who likes to be with my friends after her work is all done. I love my mom and dad so much. This is all about me, a girl who likes to have fun.
By Filomena Filippelli Who is Singing this Song?
I am a boy trying to keep a steady pace. the one that motivates the needy the son of a man named John.
I am a strong individual, but accomplish more with friends. a person that loves my family and close relationships. a great athlete.
I am a good speaker and motivator. I believe we're all in this together. together we can change the world.
I am a person that does not care what other people think a very open person to family and friends I am the person that is singing this song.
By Kevin Moniz Who is Singing this Song?
I am a child who wonders about life seeking some help walking through streets in a world of disaster. I am the one not letting go of friendships, memories, family in the treasure box. Who is singing this song?
I am a person full of relationships, always struggling to let go and wonder about the outcome, yet the years do come, a life full of surprises. Who is singing this song?
I am the one who has gone, yet I have memories as I go living happily ever after after leaving I hope everything stays the same as I remember it and new memories are added. Who is singing this song?
I am...
By Apolonia Brasil Who is Singing this Song?
I am a boy raised by two human beings also, a guy who loves sports an eighteen-year-old high school student who dreams about the future to be a rich man.
I am the one who separated from Sri Lanka to come to Canada to have a new life. a person who lost all his best friends, a dancer, an athlete,wanting to improve in every sport.
I am a fast worker stressed by his own job, searching for a new job, an adult who feels sad, sorry, tired, but happy about being human, a man still needing to learn more.
By Paulin John Thayalanayakan Who is Singing this Song?
I am a young woman living in the hood hear gun shots as loud as firecrackerx running away from what could be my last day hanging out with friends that lead me astray fighting anybody that tries to get in my way
I am a survivor standing up for what I believe helping my fellow classmates when they are in need doing my best to achieve my goals being a sister and not only a friend
I am a young black woman with lots of expectations not only from my friends and family but also myself a friend, a daughter, an aunt, and a cousin This is who I am
Who is singing this song? I am.
By Michelle Belfon
ove is… La choice; love any- way.
from Anyway: The Communication Paradox by Kent Keith O Que Sinto
Gostava que soubesses o que sinto quando estás ao meu lado quando fazes com que o tempo para mim fique parado não sei como deixas-me neste estado coração arrasado, conquistador, 100% completado quando fazes com que és tu, o tal, eleito o coração acelera, fecho os othos, penso em ti e nos momentos mágicos com que contigo vivi à primeira vez que te vi quando te conheci ou quando me apercebi que sou louca por ti e agora que estou dependente do teu beijo neste viciante desejo anceio o teu toque e receio que umminuto sem ti me provoque saudade logo incapacitada porque me és essencial como um bem vital, amar-te é crucial e os nossos momentos doces picantes mesmo os amargos que nos deixam hesitantes fortalecem o nosso amor que agora é viciante
By Vanessa da Silva Dias
Oração de Agradecimento a Deus
Senhor, eu te agradeço pelo nosso grupo por termo-nos conhecido E te peço que o fim deste ano não represente para nós o fim de nossa convivência mas o início duma amizade mehorada e um novo início em busca da verdade e do bem que tudo aquilo que aprendemos nos sirva para contruir a nossa vida e melhorar a vida do próximo para que nossas diferenças não excluam a ninguém da comunidade Peço também um coração igual ao teu para cada um de nós Pois assim, amaremos com o teu coração e chegaremos ao próximo com os teus olhos e que este ano novo seja um ano de definições e que alcançaremos nossos alvos ou, pelo menos, os tenhamos definidos Declaro Senhor, que todos aqui são mais do que vencedores e creio em um encontro de cada um contigo em teu nome, Amem!
By Laura Medeiros Her Eyes
As my eyes met hers, or perhaps, hers met mine; at that moment, our lives became intertwined. What were mere seconds felt more like an eternity of heavenly bliss, the bond known only when lovers kiss. Pure silence… Not one word… and for reasons unknown, I fell in love with her. She knew not my name, and as for me not knowing hers… the same. Like the rest of the world, even I consider falling in love with a complete stranger to be insane. but I did not care… for I wouldn't let anything stand in the way of her beautiful stare her hazel eyes… lashes long and curled… perfectly-shaped ovals… The eyes of the world's most beautiful girl… pure beauty naturally hers. Her perfection makes me wonder if she’s ―the one‖ the one I will spend the rest of my life with, the one who will be by my side when my life is done. I can only wonder: "Does she feel the same way?" and with that thought… her gaze goes astray… for my muse belongs to another she is still the property of the unity that is her Father and her Mother. I see her walk away from my life. all hope for romance lost… leaving me only with spite… but my hope for a future with her remains, I am hopeful to see her once again. once again to become a victim of her gaze and if not… then I’ll never again see her warm eyes. but till that day… the image of her eyes’ absolute beauty sticks in my mind…
By Eduardo Rodriguez My Goan Background
I am Indian from Goa. My background sailed all the way from Portugal. I don’t remember much but harbour some memories Memories are hard to forget. I remember my mom speak of her grandparents. They were out of bed at 5.30.a.m Full of enthusiasm they would do their work. That’s why I appreciate the work they do for us.
By Ronark Correia A Teacher
A teacher is the one who guides you through the years ahead A teacher is a person who teaches you something new everyday A teacher is a person who helps you when you don't understand something A teacher is someone you can trust
But most of all... you can look up to. A teacher is someone
By Tabatha Copping Hope
Hope is a new-born baby when you lose someone you love. Hope is a rainbow after a tragic storm. Hope is a smile when your world has been turned upside down. Hope is a treasure that cannot be taken away from you. Hope is believing in yourself when no one believes in you. Hope us taking a second to appreciate the beauty of life when the world is moving too fast. Hope is thinking out side the box and doing the impossible. Hope is the blossoming flower at the beginning of spring. Hope is in our hearts; all we have to do is find it. Hope is you and me; ready to burst out and change the world.
By Christine Nanteza Painful Love
I'm not sure if you know or not but I really do love you a lot. You hold a special place in my heart You did right from the start.
I thought I was the one you love but I feel it is not Every time I kiss your lips I feel so glad
I did not know that you had not moved on He is still inside your heart You are pretending to love me but the truth is you do not Now that I know the truth I feel so bad that you fooled me and played with my heart
I just keep silent and try to ignore the pain You keep saying his name and it causes me pain
I tried to hate you I can't help but love you Maybe someday it will fade or it will remain
By Julydelma De Ramos Shakespearean Sonnet
The ball in his hands with one minute left, He shoots very nervously to the basket, He makes it in while gasping for breath And gets back on defense all sweaty and wet.
He steals the ball then calls a time-out, to take a rest and slow things down, Then the coach starts yelling and screaming about, He feels so nervous and gets back playing with a frown.
His teammates say don’t be nervous we’ll get through this, and he gets the ball with the clock winding down, He takes a shot high in the air and gives it a kiss The ball rolls in and they win the game then start dancing like clowns.
From that day on he was never nervous, but always confident just like Elvis.
By Mark Gahite Distance
I look up at the sky, and smile remembering times that a special bond ties
I said good-bye, but I didn’t mean to say it right; you looked into my eyes, and I wished you were inside
I said I’d come back when I’d become fully grown; you nodded your head, and wished me good luck
I know it’s hard to leave a friend who’s been with you through ups and downs, but sometimes we need to be strong, in order to move on.
By Julydelma de Ramos All of the Above
St. Mary’s is a school on a mission, but sometimes we’re in need of a little motivation. Though many, we are stronger when we act as one, but we always know how to have fun!
Our one wish is to see everyone do their best, only then will we rest. No challenge is grander than to work together
Thank you, God, for the many gifts you’ve given us, We will try to use each one without a lot of fuss Let us never forget that You are why we are here Believing in You, we have nothing to fear
You walk with us even beneath Your light, You teach us not to argue, not to scream, not to fight But, above all, please help us, please, should we fall, Or after we trip, or when we drop the ball!
Prayer helps us focus on our best everyday Your love helps us do all of the above.
By Mr. Steve de Quintal You!
When you are sad, and you feel like you can't go on tears well in your eyes and the pain is so strong
So far from your friends and you're all on your own no one to run to so very alone
When all seems so useless and you can't take anymore as you put on your coat and head for the door
Remember...
I was there once lost, all alone You can cry in my ear, just pick up the phone
When you are lonely and feeling so blue, someone is thinking, thinking of you
By Laura Dubicki Love and Water
Love flows like water a stream forever running overcoming all
By Jordan Ronco A utographs ndex of Poems
First Place Winning Poem: Like an Unheard Song 12 I Second Place Winning Poem: Waiting 13 Honourable Mention: Light 14
Like the Weather 49 A New Year, a New Break 66 Love and Water 89 A Soldier’s View 16 Mother Nature 27 A Teacher 82 Music 40 All of the Above 87 My Goan Background 81 Amigo 17 My Plea 19 Away From Love 37 Mystery in the Trees 29 Bells Are Ringing 86 Mystic Road 32 Can You Hear Me? 42 Objectified 55 Christmas is Here 41 O Que Sinto 78 Daydreaming 28 Oração de Agradecimento a Deus 79 Different 31 Our Happy Thanksgiving 43 Distance 86 Our World 33 Go Huskies Go! 63 Painful Love 84 Graduation 64 Punny Names 58, 59 Her Eyes 80 Shakespearean Sonnet 85 His Nothing, Her Everything 21 The Break-up 62 Hope 83 The Game 38 How to Survive School 67 The Light 26 I Don’t Understand 36 The Photograph 57 I’ll Always Get Caught 65 Tic Toc 60 Just an Object 56 Unchanged 30 Life’s Way 20 Harsh Words 47 Like a Chocolate Chip Cookie 48 Who is Singing This Song? 70, 71, 72, Like a Cloud Drifting Freely 51 73, 74, 75 Like a Jack-in-the-Box 53 Winter Haiku 25 Like a Tortoise 52 Winter War 18 Like a Wildfire 55 You! 88
Fifteenth Unicorn Poetry-Writing Contest
Contest Rules:
1. Writing must be original, unpublished, and avoid clichés.
2.. Length must not exceed twenty written lines.
3. All work should be word processed with spelling and grammar checked.
4. A title for each poem and the author’s name must appear on each page.
5. The writing may be on any subject matter, any style, and in any language.
Prizes Available for the Best Poems First Prize Poem $50 Second Prize Poem $30 Third Prize Poem $20
Contest Deadline: T.B.A.