Ode to CDs
by Lidia Temores

Any time of the day
morning, noon or night
You are always there for me
Whether I'm sad, happy or mad.
If I'm sad
you sometimes make it worse
with your killing words of love.
If I'm happy
you won't make it better or worse.
If I'm mad
you'll just put me on the edge of the bed
about to break out my anger.
You are a top
that spins in the radio
making my motions go round
and around
changing and changing my feelings
like you are changing clothes.
You are my love
for never judging me
by the way I might sing
or if I don't return to you
for a day or two.
You are always there
when I want to get drunk
for that person that made me suffer
for his love
and you play
over and over
playing the same song
again and again
like a broken record.

Ode to Skye
by Desirra Davila

I love it
how our love is informed by hate
I love it
how our friendship
is meant to be
it's fate.
I love it
how we used to love him
and I especially love it
how we never
let him make our world dim
I love it how we laugh
I love it how we cry
I love it how we say mean things
and I hate it so much
when we say goodbye....

Ode to My Books
by Nicolette Gascon

Every time you end your life
you open mine a little more.
Because of you
I see the world
from many different shores.
Now I see the light
In many a different view.
Because of you
I face the world
directly toward the sun.
You open my eyes
feed my soul
and nourish my very life.
Though it pains me much
I have to say
I need to dispose of you.
My dear,
I sincerely implore you ...
forgive me harsh crime;
taking from you
what you give
so freely.

Ode to My Dogs
by Lizet Alvarez

Last morning
they came
to wake me up
lift me up
with their loud barking
as if it was raining outside
amidst crashing thunder.
They looked scared
but they were only hungry
again.
I thought there was a thunderstorm
but it was only the sound
of stomachs growling.
Here come my dogs
wagging their tails
as hyper and energetic
as little monkeys.
They run fast
up and down
stairs
as fast as cheetahs
but they are evil deep inside
at the same time
as they are cute.
Evil
like a mad scientist
distorting nature.
Yet I still love
these little devils;
one as short
but long like a hot dog,
the other
a labrador
gold as the sun.
My two dogs
help give me life.

Ode to the Digital Camera
by Mariah Sarate

Through your eyes
I see the world
Through many a different light
The way you capture memories
captivates my soul
The spirit of your lively form
lightens the weight of my heart
When I'm distraught
you calm my fear
When I feel the world
tighten its hold around me
You release me
to what may be possible....

Ode to My Happiness
by Julia Gonzalez

When I'm happy
I am on cloud nine
But when I'm sad
it's like I am in hell.
My happiness is always fighting
with love
It's like love could be like heaven
But could hurt like hell
When the love feels like it has passed
it kills my happiness
When I have lots of love
My happiness is dancing around
all of the time
Lonely and happiness aren't the best of friends
They are jealous of each other
but one is always getting
the short end of the stick
craving greater attention
to fully take control
One place that happiness goes to find itself
is in rain
Rain and happiness have a little talk
then the sun coumes out
They don't always agree
The sun doesn't always shine
Alone
that's what I am sometimes
Alone
without happiness
Alone
Sad
Nothing
That's what life is
without happiness

Ode to My Bed
by Gissel Castro

There you are
just in my room
You wait for me every night
You take me when I am tired
or just plain sleepy
Sometimes I cry
myself to sleep
but you never mind
I can change you
anytime I want
You adjust to my every wish
If I want to see you differently
I change your sheets
I add more pillows
or take some away
I can change you everyday
But you don't mind
You prepare me
for the next days ahead
each and every night
I need my sleep....