Youth Poems, Adult Poems, More Poems…

Willow performing their poem

Willow’s Poem-Anger

My anger is not a curse.
It is a warrior fighting, it is my passion…

Willow reading their poetry into a microphone

2022 Willow’s Letter

One of our amazing youth ambassadors shares their experience and their poetry!

2021 Appeal

Why donate to Art from Ashes and the youth we serve? Here are some reasons… What’s YOUR why?

Lesly Valeria Morales Turcios

Confidence-Lesly Morales

Confidence by Lesly Valeria Morales Turcios, age 20, from Centro de Aprendizaje y Tutorías-Honduras

Daniel Isaac Martinez Sorto

Self Love-Daniel Isaac Martinez Sorto

Self-Love by Daniel Isaac Martinez Sorto, age 17, from Centro de Aprendizaje y Tutorías-Honduras

Confidence-Marely Guzman

Confidence by Marely Guzman, 14, from Centro de Aprendizaje y Tutorías-Honduras

Hoping for a Brighter Black Friday

As shopping madness begins, please also give to the young people who need us.

Youth Poets Are Powerful

Amanda Gorman mesmerized our nation —article by Camila Sotela

Badass-Ray Arterburn

The poem “Badass” written and performed by AfA youth poet Ray Arterburn