LAFS Library Virtual Exhibit World Poetry Day 2024

World Poetry Day originated in 1999, declared by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization to “support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard”.

This year, we called to our incredibly talented and creative community of students, staff, and alumni at LAFS/LARS to submit their work for this virtual exhibition.

We’ve received an overwhelming response to this call and are proud to showcase all of the poems here.

We also added some Poetry Resources below, please be sure to check it out!

We invite you to have a scroll and enjoy!

11Seven Sonnets
by Oheneba Koomson
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When I Met Jesus
by Lexus McCullick


Trigger Warning: Drug addiction; trials, tribulations
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God's Gift
by Alonzo Wright

WORLD LOST
by Pink Matzke

Fallen Angel
by Lisa Matzke


May contain/discuss sensitive subject matter, reader discretion is advised
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Hell on Earth
by Jordan Jett


This work may be considered profane, vulgar, or offensive.
Reader discretion is advised.
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Wuv on the Telefon
by Victor Macedo

Weather The Storm
by Kierani Burton (KB)
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Save Our Planet
by Addis Robinson

Still Here
by Venus Leone
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ITS 10-30 PM ON THE METRO E LINE AND I JUST WANT TO GO HOME
by Nathan Lee
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Shadows Beneath the Glow
by Jairo Tomico
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Old Smoke
by Christopher Costabile
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Angelic
by Anthony Ortiz

Ugly Yet Sweet Paradise​
by Chevanese Mitchell
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Defining
by Chevanese Mitchell
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Crumbles
by Chevanese Mitchell
Crumbles
by Chevanese Mitchell
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Poems Hide
by Vanessa Martinez
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Clouds
by Andie Crown
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Evole
by Tanzy Sydian
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Adrift
by Pauline Adamek
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A Parachutist’s Soliloquy
by Pauline Adamek
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D of the MT
by G. Jimenez Almanza
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LIVING TODAY
by Cassandra Smith
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I C U
by Amanda Downs
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LAFS LIBRARY POETRY RESOURCES

Available for checkout

eBooks

Videos

Disclaimer:

We do not own any of the images, poems or recordings shown on this blog post.

All works featured are owned by their respective creators.

Student Interest Survey 2024

Student Interest Survey 2024

Hey Los Angeles Film School Students,

Hope you’re all crushing it this semester! Here’s a reminder that the Student Interest Survey is about to wrap up, and we need YOUR voice to make our campus and online community even more awesome.

What’s in it for you?

    • Help us make The Los Angeles Film School the place you want it to be.
    • Shape the future of events, activities, and programs.
    • Contribute to a better overall college experience for yourself and your peers.

How to Be a Part of the Action:

    • Click on the survey link: Student Interest Survey
    • Take 7-12 minutes to fill out.
    • Voice your opinions by completing the survey by Friday, February 2, 2024.

We know you’ve got a lot on your plate, but your participation is vital, and we appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts!

Already filled it out? Thank you for your contribution. You’re helping pave the way for a brighter, more exciting educational experience.

Thank you for being and integral part of our Los Angles Film School community.

Día de Los Muertos with The LAFS Library

ATTENTION TO LAFS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ALUMNI

Día de Los Muertos with The LAFS Library

Create and decorate picture frames all month long at the Library to be put on display for Día de Los Muertos!

Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day holiday that reunites the living and the deceased. Families and friends create ofrendas (offerings) to honor their departed loved ones. The LAFS Library will be creating an altar to honor your loved ones that will be displayed the week of October 29th at the B2 Lobby.

You can partcipate by visitng the LAFS Library’s Creation Station (located at the library, B1, 5th floor) to decorate your very own picture frame for your loved one who has passed so it will be featured on the altar. You can bring your own picture or you can print it out at the Library for free. We will then gather all of your decorated picture frames and put them on the altar for display.

Remember to check back to visit the decorated altar to celebrate and remember your departed loved ones!

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