<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1gGwv8_0vljq7Qe00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1gGwv8_0vljq7Qe00" width="960" height="1200" ><figcaption>“City,” Kimbrelle Satchell, ’26</figcaption></figure>WakandaTeachers of Technology Warriors of the worldWay of lifeCulturedCity of balanceSecretive societyThey walk up and tell me of its sanctioned roots and I hang my head dry and say it is true.They walk up and tell me many thieves have stolen the rich metals from this land and i hang my head and say it is trueThey walk up to me and say your leaders fall ill or get killed and I hang my head and say it is true.They tell me how in a split second nearly half of the population went from bone to ash from a malicious snap and i hang my head dry and say it’s trueI’ve seen the rogue terrorists and the violent,world conquering aliens take many things away from our homeland and take valuable,suitable energy Having answered all of those who laugh and backhand my country I turn back and ask them if they have a country that grows and helps its citizens by sharing resources and natural tech. Filled with people who are immersed in its own culture and also leaders who make sure my country is safe.Actioned packedPlanning,Building,ProtectingSaving, Playing, workingI see our animalistic savior stalking the cowardly and the superstitious lot on the sidelines.I see our robots serving,glitching and handling guestI notice our young pupils getting the proper education thanks to their glorious king I can highlight the times where our nation united with foreigners to defeat mad titans. All of these hopeful examples make me laugh in front of those who oppose this placeNo matter how many times our home falls in great peril, We will rebuild,protect and reserve in the ashes fighting the injustices among us. Our glorious titles will us up.<h2>The New Chicago</h2>by Anaiyah AllenFull of beautiful sightings for the worldDowntown,an nice long riverThe home of the Chicago theater City of Windy,chilly,and snowyCity of the magnificent tall buildingsThey tell me to stay away from Chicago these bad parts where everything ¨bad¨ occurs and that I can get hurtAnd they tell me that it’s best to live in the suburbs where it’s a better placeAnd they tell me that you are violent and my reply is:I have knowledge of other places in this world that are much worse than this.For those who bring such hate and stereotypes, I just want to sayCome and tell me the pro’s and con’s so we can elaborate.Tell me how yours is this beauty and mine is nothingbut “crime”.And last but not least show me the things you have told me so there’s prove to what you claim to be hardworking,CaringnessExcitementRakingPreparationBusinessCreating, buildingUnder all the smoke,there’s still the sun that reminds us of a new dayUnder all the hardships still they rise up and and try again because they see quitting is never the answer With never quitting,joy, and remindersThey live and try to seize the every moment as possibleBut if we all come to one another and bring peace we can all say we’re fromFull of beautiful sightings The downtown,the nice long lakeThe home of the chicago theatreCity of windy,chilly,and snowCity of magnificent tall buildingsOlympusby Addison TrotterLovers of the world,Bright, Huge and full of pliers,Puppeteers of Humans and Masters of Life;Heaven, Busy and Lust,The Land of the Gods.They tell me You all are lustful, and I can’t agree more. I’ve heard how You talk about women and men.Flirts of the world, The poor souls.And they tell me You are warriors and I say: Yes, the wars are what rumbles the earth and sky; But You kill more than needed.They tell me You are cunning and my answer I say: Yes, You have millions falling on their knees for You, I have seen castles made for You.Yet they are glorious and engulfing in beauty. So I tell them how beautiful and generous You are.If they turn their backs to me, I’ll say to them:Name me another God who basks in this beauty more than them. Show me more grander temples and structures. They have made world games just for You. Rumbling Wars,Beautiful nympts,deities,Under the covers,Love within the family,While Sibling on Sibling might have children, they are still basking in their beauty.Under the terrible burden of lies and deceit, there is love and light.Bright even if the clouds are rumbling with anger,Bright even if the world is ending,Bright even with all the torture.Within Olympus there is glory and pride in where they stand,Brightening up the night sky, Full of Stories, Puppeteers of Humans and Masters of Life; Lust, Lovers of the world, The Land of the Gods.Dubaiby Sophia NyobuyaThe World of DubaiHome of diversity and adventure and great foodThe Hot sun beaming down on the never ending dessertSkyscraper after skyscraper covering the city along with all the tourists flowing in.Sunny, hot, glamorous, progressive placeThey tell me how Dubai is so glorouse, it has everything that you could ever think of.Day after day the sun rises and sets, a magical landThey tell me how dubai skyscrapers are so high The air as fresh as you could ever imagine In the heart of desert sands are so grand Dubai, where dream touch the skyWhere modern marvels and traditions lieUntil when you experience the bad side of dubaiGoing to sleep on the streets Being robbedBeing scared to walk the streets alone as a young femaleAlways having to clutch my bag when in big crowdsHaving to honor all the rules and expectations of dubaiA place where future and past agreeSunnyGlamorous ModernHotInnovativeDiverse, dynamic, vibrantGolden dunes meet the azure seaSky scrapers pierce the heaven aboveGleaming towers that kiss the skies To souks that glitter in the nightIn a city built with vision and loveDubaia jewel, a beacon so brightA testament to human mightBeneath the sun’s relentless blazeA city of wonders stands, a mazeDubai is where dreams materializeFrom desert sands to the ocean edgeIn Dubai, where reality meets the dream.</div></body>

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Remix of Carl Sandburg’s “Chicago”

They walk up and tell me of its sanctioned roots and I hang my head dry and say it is true. They walk up and tell me many thieves have stolen the rich metals from this land and i hang my head and say it is true. They walk up...