““Where is my son?” by Ian Callies

Where is my son?
Ringing
Shells
School
Sirens
Ringing
Screaming
Bodies
Death
Ringing
Where is my son?


2/9/2023

Ian Callies is a Senior at Arrowhead Union High School, in Hartland, Wisconsin. This student writer has lived in Wisconsin all of his life. Writing has always been an escape for him and a way for him to truly express his feelings. Callies is currently working on becoming a world-class auto technician, in the interest of possibly being able to one day work for a high-end dealership. No doubt, he will be successful in any career of his choice.

“Was I too young?” by Evangelia Maxwell

Was I too young?
Cussing
fists
violence
shouts
Cussing
smoke
alcohol
blood
Cussing
I was too young.

2/9/2023

Evangelia Maxwell is a Junior at Arrowhead Union High School. When she is not writing, this student author very much enjoys playing varsity golf and lacrosse for her noble school. This poem is her second piece this year to be published. To be sure, The Skinny Poetry Nation is very pleased to be a part of both of these very happy events.

“Where is he?” by Noah Pfannerstill

Where is he?
Blood
red
glass
blue
blood
baby
car-seat
gone
blood
He is where?


2/9/2023

Arrowhead Union High School student, Noah Pfannerstill, enjoys writing about things that truly inspire him, and get him thinking – about his past, his future, and what he can do to improve himself and the lives of others. In his free time, he also enjoys golfing, building LEGOs, hanging out with friends, as well as spending time with his family.

“Tris” by Addy Moseler

Tris

the Fun uncle
Taken
depression
smoking
loneliness
Taken
laughter
no
longer
Taken
the Fun uncle

2/9/2023

Writer Addy Moseler is a junior at Arrowhead Union High School. She loves volleyball, track, and other outdoor activities. Moseler is very creative, social, and enjoys collaborating with others. This is her first attempt at composing a Skinny and, along with all The Skinny Poetry Nation editors, love how it turned out.

The Poetry of Nathanael Zabel

Death leads to
ruins
War
leads
to
ruins
famine
leads
to
ruins
lead to death.

2/2/2023

Nathanael Zabel is a senior at Arrowhead Union High School. He enjoys hiking, creating digital art, and playing video games with friends. This is his first time composing a Skinny, as well as his first time submitting to The Skinny Poetry Nation. The inspiration for this piece comes from his avid interest in history. For that, the editors of TSPN are very grateful.