POEM TO THE FREE TEENS FAMILY IN THE MIST OF A PANDEMIC
LoveSmarts.org/FreeTeensYouth.org – NOT CANCELLED
SPEAKING WITH FREE TEENS MEMBERS AND STAFF – NOT CANCELLED
COMMUNICATING AND TALKING WITH FAMILY – NOT CANCELLED
SINGING, LAUGHING, STUDYING, READING – NOT CANCELLED
MAKING GOOD DECISIONS – NOT CANCELLED
PRAYING AND MEDITATING – NOT CANCELLED
A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND SOLIDARITY AND HOPE NEVER CANCELLED!
From the PATERSON COOL KIDS Free Teens Club
Selected poems from “Cool Kids” club in Paterson
by Shamya Winstead
18 and a virgin, wasn’t nothing easy about this journey.
From the temptation, peer pressure, and social media.
I choose to stay true to myself.
I really don’t need anybody else.
Between school and work,
I had my hands full and wasn’t looking to get in any dirt.
As long as I have my old school songs.
I could do no wrong.
These boys were just looking for some new toy.
And that’s why I’m still 18 and a virgin.
by Nyzay Richardson
Scared and afraid
Is it gonna hurt?
Am I ready?
To let someone to […]
My name is Monique McDonald and I am 17 years of age. I attend John F. Kennedy Educational Complex for Architecture and Construction Trades. After high school, I plan to attend an University to major in Architecture.
I like to write poetry and songs, it relaxes me. My favorite genres of music are gospel and reggae. While, I was at the laundromat the lyrics to my song “I should of waited” just came to me; I started typing away and forgot all about folding my clothes.
I’m a 17 year old high school student, currently a senior. I don’t think my life has been that difficult, but it’s definitely not been perfect.
I was born in Cali, Colombia. My mother left my father when I was young to go to the United States in search of a better life for me. Adapting to the schools and language wasn’t as hard as expected. Soon I had a stepfather who became a big part of my life and then a younger brother who is fun to bother
Growing up, I had many friends who did drugs and sometimes hooking up […]
Dear Free Teens,
I am a college freshman this year, 19, and finally on my own. My religion and culture have always emphasized abstinence until marriage, and I have chosen to obey that principle. When I was a young teenager, I also decided I would not have boyfriend in High School, and would not kiss anyone until after I graduated. I achieved my goals. I know some of the girls at my school that got pregnant in High School, or had irresponsible sex, and felt bad about it. I never had to worry about it, because I made the choices before […]
