How do we work?

Once every few weeks a new topic will be displayed on the blog. Young people, ages 5 - 96, will submit their responses. Student writing will be posted as it is received. Know someone that would love to contribute? Pass the word.

Blog #14 Topic Choices:
Write about a place or an aspect of New Orleans that has influenced you OR use the words "Escaping the heat/to get out of the heat..." of New Orleans.

Submission Logistics: Submissions should be in response to the blog topic. Poetry and prose, up to 500 words in length, should be emailed as a Microsoft Word attachment. Emails should include author’s first name, age, and School.

Submissions can be sent to: youngneworleanswritingtogether@gmail.com
Submission due date: May 31st, 2012 @ 5pm

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Olivia - NOLA Influences


I suppose I should say thank you
For your influential guidance among this road I call home
On this road you led me to my home
Thank you for an atmosphere of utter chillness
The music you play acts as an audience cheering me on to do well
Thank you for the three parks I’ve found within you
For they have brought me fresh air, appreciation and a few really good days
Thank you for all of the one ways
They allow me to wonder around and see another side of you
Another side that is definitely worth appreciating
Thank you for the view
It’s my favorite of all
You ask why?
Because the point is where I belong

Olivia, age 16
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