by Mia Kroshka, age 11
If my life was a song,
I would sing along.
With the beat of the drum
And the fast-moving people
Left, right
With their heads up high,
As I skip down the trail,
With my head in a daze,
As we still hear music play,
Even from far away
I know it is me.
“If My Life Was a Song” was published in The 826NYC Review №11. Use the code REVIEW2020 to enjoy the collection of 826NYC’s favorite student pieces from the 2019–2020 school year when you download your free digital copy of the Review. Help support the unique voices of our young authors by sharing their stories and making a donation! To receive notices about opportunities for your child, sign up for our youth writing opportunities newsletter.
