BioPoems

Full-time mother A relative of mother Lover of God Who felt people's pain, distance overwhelm Who needed love, compassion, trust Who feared airplanes, losing someone I love or care about never finding my happy ending Who gave honesty, trust, kindness Who worked to change people's lives Who hoped one day I can be successful Who lived for my daughter and myself
 * Nakia**
 * Bennefield**

I am kind, caring, and enthusiastic A relative of mother Lover of cage fighting Who felt strongly about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Who needed an education, family, and also a career Who gave clothes, food, and an education to kids in Ethiopia Who lived in Ethiopia
 * Giovanni**
 * Rand**

Who is a short, Hispanic male And a husband to Amanda A lover of music, parties, and giraffes Who felt upset when they stopped making Camel Reds And felt complacent without them And who was happy when they brought them back Who needs more money, less problems and a better job Who feared feeling alone, being unhappy and unfulfilled Who gave my body, my time, and my dedication In an effort to change my life for the better Who hoped his son would have better opportunities Who lived and died for his family in LA & EH
 * Hector**
 * Estremera**

Friendly, warm, loyal A relative of Luis Lover of art & music Who felt strongly about education, son deserving the best Who needed security, freedom, and independence Who feared loneliness Who gave my time, my effort, my kindness Who worked to change my life Who hoped to attend college Who lived in Hartford
 * Jackie**
 * Rodriguez**

Fearless, hard worker, loving person A relative of Ivette, mom; Jimmy, dad; Amarylis, daughter A lover of daughter, mother, father Who felt life's crazy at times, money is life, family Who needed more money, hope, more years to live Who feared spiders, dying, getting hit by a car Who gave money, rides, and food Who worked to change life Who hoped I could see my daughter soon Who lived in East Hartford, Hartford, Manchester
 * Jaime**
 * Velasquez**

Kind, mean A relative of Sister A lover of volleyball Who felt volleyball, abortion, respect Who needed help/education Who feared being alone, not succeeding Who gave everything Who worked to change life Who hoped for a change Who lived in Bristol, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, Terryville
 * Lizvette**
 * Diaz**

A relative of my father Lover of basketball Who felt cared, loved, spoiled Who needed attention, a lesson, respect Who feared arguments, horror, anger, defiance Who gave trust, honesty, trouble Who worked to change life Who hoped for freedom Who lived tragically
 * Mario**
 * Napper**

Lovable, kind, respectful A relative of my sister Gina Lover of writing Who felt my children, being alone but strong Who needed guidance Who feared spiders and darkness Who gave money and support Who worked to change her life Who hoped for a great future Who lived in Hartford, CT
 * Melanie**
 * Melendez**

Happy, emotional A relative of my mother, Marie Green Lover of my children, life Who felt raising my children the right way; my education Who needed a diploma, great job with benefits, family Who feared scary movies, the woods, insects, rejection Who gave my patience, my effort, my money Who worked to change the rise of jobs in the economy so life can be stress-free Who hoped for the best out of life Who lived in Atlanta, GA
 * Natasha**
 * Harrison**

Honest, shy, respectful A relative of my mother Lover of my kids Who felt my family, friends Who needed my mom, my brother, my kids together (bring my mother and brother here to USA) Who feared loss of my family, my future, my goals Who gave friendship, my love, my time Who worked to change my shyness (I need to work on it) Who hoped for a better future for my kids and family Who lived in the Dominican Republic, United States (Hartford)
 * Rayneiry**
 * Perez**

Ruthless, fearless, fast A relative of my brother, Billy Lover of my girl Who felt love, people make mistakes, weed should be legal Who needed high school diploma Who feared dying, being raped in jail, losing my parents Who gave respect Who worked to change my life Who hoped to have a family Who lived in East Hartford
 * Richard**
 * Magistri**

I stay to myself I always try to do my best And I'm confident of the things I do A relative of my mother Lover of visits to my grandmother on my free time Who felt strongly about education, work and just being the best I can be Who needed my high school diploma and set myself in a college Who feared what's coming next in life, snakes, new surroundings Who gave my love, kindness, and money away Who worked to change my life and try to make it better as soon as possible Who hoped for everything I wrote above and I think about it every day Who lived in New Haven until I was about 12, and then moved to Hartford
 * Vershane**
 * Morris**