Meet 2020 Poet-Athlete Laureate: Michelle Loeza

Michelle Loeza. 2020 America SCORES Bay Area Poet Laureate

Michelle Loeza from Short Elementary School in San Rafael.is one of America SCORES Bay Area’s four 2020 poet-athlete laureates. These exceptional poets were the 2020 winners of their regional poetry slams. They serve as ambassadors, inspiring and empowering other kids to shine and express their own voices through poetry.

Samiah presented her poem “Thank you from Me” at the America SCORES Bay Area San Rafael Poetry Slam. See her perform on stage here.

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“Thank you from Me” by Michelle Louza

Dear Family

Thank you for helping me when I’m down

You are always there for me

Thanks for the amazing good

And for keeping me under a roof

And for the clothes, shoes, and more stuff

I feel lucky because I have you family

I will do my homework and get you good grades

I hope you can see your grandchild read

I hope I make you happy when you are mad

You are the best I can get

Thank you for your love

Roses are red

Violets are blue

I will not miss you when you are not here and more

I love you just the way your are

Please never change

I appreciate that you are my parents

I hope no one will separate us

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you

I will always love you

No matter what happens

My love for you is a shooting star

That keeps on going forever