Student Poems
By Ava Carlson, age 12
Words
are the
forbidden
pomegranate
seeds
The
sick shine of
crepuscular
stains
The
once bleach-white
petals painted
crimson
~
Words
are your
scarlet-soaked
bitten
nails
Words
are the
slick red juice
that runs down your
throat
Words
are your
prettiest poison,
Persephone.