Raider Lit Mag Accepting Entries
Hey Raiders! It’s that time again. the fourth quarter poetry and art contest has begun! Since spring has finally sprung and the cold of winter has thawed, the theme of the Raider Lit Mag contest will be “#Yeah That Spirit.” Students may also choose their own themes. If you’d like to submit artwork, please send…
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I understand why you wanted Jane. With eyes much greener, she could take you higher, help you forget, satisfy you. And I could not be her. But I’ll never understand why Jenna Made of equal flesh All of the same parts. Maybe she was the better, newer model. She rode smoother; I was stiff. And…
Poetry Contest Winner
After much deliberation among Raiderpress staff, the winner of the poetry contest has been decided. Congratulations to Korbin Smalls for placing first the quarter one poetry contest! This decision was very difficult, but we are incredibly grateful that so many Greenville High students entered. We know how hard it can be to expose your writing and…
“Happiness” by Dorian Jones
Happiness is like a treeIt continues to grow as long as you allow it to Happiness does not always look the same However, no matter what The roots all come from the same place When hard times come about Pieces of happiness may die However it shall always remain Until its beauty is renewed Love…
“Into the Trenches” by Dorian Jones
Into the trenches, I ride with my men All together we must ride as one All combined we have one more than ten Whether we are blessed by the rays of the sun We will not stop ‘till we know we have won Or ‘till our rivals kneel at our feet Then and only then can…
“Not Understanding” by Shameka Rosemond
Some people don’t understand.How I take life so seriously. But if you would leave me Alone. You won’t get yelled at so fiercely. Me and He don’t get along But if he won’t leave me Alone. We will be fussing all night long.
“All About Malik” by Malik Norris
My name is Malik Norris,I was born April 6th. I enjoy watching basketball, I like the New York Knicks. I play many sports and I always do stuff, But I’m always told it is not enough. I’m very athletic and can do backflips. Dang it, I almost slipped. I’m a fun guy but…
“By My Side” by Ayanna Neely
My dad is never around.Every time I turn around he’s out of town, But life is short. Every time he turns around, He’s in court. I remember when we used to play basketball. We would have fun and all, But now he behind bars, Looking at the cars. I go and visit him…
“Fall’s Inspiration” by Juliana Lewis
October strikes the first cool breezes Invigorating and stimulating We yearn to don fall sweaters and boots And hold warm cookies and lattes to our lips As we can’t help but dream of cider, Hot Chocolate, and bonfires Perhaps believing that the change in seasons Might bring a change in perspective
Honorary Poem by Janet Allen
I could feel you today, In the pangs of angst as I contemplated my girl’s inevitable drift, independent and strong. I missed you today, in the chill of the hospital room, feeling small and vulnerable. I saw you today, amidst one’s wry smile and one’s wary question. I remembered you today, weak, tired, and uncertain….
“Awoken” by Quan Drummond
Boom! there was a crash through the door He was only seven but, this is where is world would soar His vision is blinded and his heart is racing Dust still has cleared now he’s having short patience All he sees is a whole in the door yet nothing other Not his sister, father, not…
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