Reid@YWP

I was running down the street when it started to rain 

So I took out my hearing aids. 

The world quieted around me. 

I kept on 

running,  

each foot fall 

For eleven years, I've been a part of the YWP community. I started when I was 11 years old and I went by my old name back then. I used to publish my work here all the time, but much of my publishing has now moved to my university.

The clock is ticking down fast.

Basketballs are being shot and dribbled as we warm up.

Fans are getting settled and rowdy as the game is about to start.

His eyes reminded me of the stars, 

so deep I swear I could see his heart. 

He was full of light, 

I was still trying to fight 

the battle going on in my soul. 

To every little girl out there 

With big dreams 

And bright eyes 

I hope that by the time 

You reach middle school 

Our world will be different