Jolisa, Age 10; Ailed, Age 8; Enrique, Age 10
Winter Snow Snow falls from the sky The snow is as white as chalk Pretty as a lamb Winter jackets warm Gloves, hats, boots to name a few Keeping body warm Making a snowman Sledding, snowboarding on hills What a fun filled day Gladys, Age 9 The Weirdest Hershey Bear He was born as a chocolate and shaped as a bear. He’s a red striped bear With his l’il cool mohawk hair. He’s cute and really crazy. He’s sleepy and extremely lazy. His tail is really small and belly really big. His ears are wiggly and he laughs like a pig. He is really fat and soft as a cat. He only likes one book and is a good cook. Johlena, Age 10 Just Be You You don’t have to be rich or smart. You might even be good at art. You don’t have to wear cute clothes too. Nobody’s perfect, not me or you. Don’t pretend, just be my friend. All you have to do is be you! Nayeli, Age 10 ROY G BIV Red tastes like apples Red looks like cherries Orange tastes like orange juice Orange looks like the leaves from fall Yellow smells like the summer breeze Yellow tastes like bananas Yellow looks like the sun Green tastes like green beans Green looks like my brother cutting the grass Blue looks like the sky Blue tastes like blue raspberry Blue moves like the ocean Indigo tastes like blueberries Indigo looks like flowers Violet tastes like grapes Violet looks like my book bag Stacy, Age 11 Colors Red like an apple that is sweet. Pink like a flamingo that is long and skinny. Orange like a basketball that is bouncing. Green like the spiky grass. Gray like an old man’s hair. Yellow like the bright sun. Gold like my warm, winter jacket. White like the shiny board. I see many colors everyday! Citlali, Age 9 My Color Blue It sounds like the lake moving. It tastes like a blueberry. It smells like flower. It looks like water. It feels like birds. It moves like waves. Maria, Age 9 Roses Roses look like this they are colorful beautiful and colorful. Every time I see one I feel like picking it up but at the same time I think if I take it no one is going to enjoy it. Ignacio, Age 9 Good Morning Tap tap tap My parents walk quietly, but sometimes I can hear them FLASH!! When they turn on the light my eyes burn Vwoosh Vwoosh I put on my clothes quick so I may write this very poem Stomp Stomp I run quickly to the living room Tsss Tsss I write the poem. I’m done! YAY I did it! I am as fast as a cheetah. I am a speedy poet. Justin, Age 10 Peace I wish that War ended And there Was more Peace In the world. Children everywhere need care. They need their Moms and dads For love. Countries need to Get together. War needs to end. Come on presidents! We can do better!! Edwin, Age 10 Star I wish I was a star To be high in the sky Shining down on you As you say goodnight Alfredo, Age 10 I AM I am an active monkey not a fast lion I am a yellow sun flower not the red rose I am the cold winter not the hot summer I am a loud guitar not a silent cowbell I am a cool Lamborghini not a mini van I am a hot sunny day not a cold windy storm I am the hot fire not the cold water I am a bright red not dark blue I am a happy play full person. Pricilla, Age 10 I Am I’m cute, smart, and sweet Like a monkey Swinging on a tree I am like the converse shoe So cuddly on my toes Friday is fun days So my cheeks became the color pink When outside in the park Brenda, Age 9 My Great Family My mom is a sweet ghost. My dad is a fast tiger. My baby sister is a soft baby bear. My sister is as bright as a dark blue sky. My grandmother is a beautiful brown tree. My grandfather is a tall giraffe. My friend is a fuzzy puppy. I am a sneaky spider. My family is wonderful! Eneida, Age 8 SCORES Kicking the ball Playing on the field Scoring goals! Sweating in my shoes Working hard I was so so tired Passed the ball. Leylani, Age 9 Me I’m really pretty. I’m really nice to people. I’m my own flower. Fernando, Age 8 I Am From I am from the sweet life of chocolate I am from beautiful Mexico and the United States I am from the shiny houses of the world I am from the beach and sweet lemonade I am from the comedy movies I am from candy land. I am from the pepperoni and cheese pizza-yum I am from the world of math—I love numbers Alan, Age 8 I Am I am from the shiny ball of soccer I am from the world of sillybands I am from the shiny bits of apples I am from the smartness of science I am from the shiny red color I like I am from the pages of words I am from 3rd grade I am from the art made with paint I am from the 8 years I am I am Alan Natalia, Age 9 I am from… I am from the In-Styler that makes my hair straight. I am a silly character from the book Junie B. Jones. I am from the fruit mango because I am soft and sweet. I am from a Quinceañera with a beautiful pink and blue dress. I am from my mother’s cape because she is my super hero. I am from my bed with my beautiful puppy Reina. I am from God and la Santa Maria. I am from my world. I am from everything. Imani, Age 10 M&M Delight I am an M&M The best I can be I am the brightest color You have ever seen I can be stuffed with salty pretzels Or a nut But even if I’m plain I can be as sweet as a candy cane So use your brain Make a choice I won’t melt in your hand Just in your mouth Brayan, Age 9 Planets Planets of different colors in space With a slow song. Shiny stars all over me Down and up, And right to left… I see a moon to the left, And to the right, A sun shining at me. Joshua, Age 9 Space In the black outer space meteors passing by stars all around and they are super bright. Planets super big and others small. The sun is super bright. It has a lot of colors and it is super hot. Alan, Age 9 A World Without the Sun A world without the sun Would be no fun I would not see The beautiful green trees The trees would die And take with them my air supply I would not see the beautiful light That is so super-duper bright A world without the sun Would not let me see The beautiful blue sea All around me Lea, Age 11 Let It All Go How can somebody you love Bring so much pain like a tornado hitting? How can somebody you love Bring so much pain to you like a wound on your knee? How can somebody you love bring so much pain Causing tears like a waterfall full of lies? How can somebody you love Be so painful? Alondra, Age 10 Delicious Lollipop Delicious lollipop, you taste so good. I love you a lot, instead of food. I will eat you all day long, even when I am sleeping at night. You’re my best friend, and our friendship will never end. Eric, Age 9 Leaves I like to rake leaves Orange, red, brown, yellow, fun Then jump inside them Away the leaves will fly Happy to have Fall Isabel, Age 10 Flower, Flower Flower, flower! Great and big! Happy colors! Indigo, red, violet too! Everything I wrote I love it too! Jordan, age 11 Black Black is my favorite color. Black is as black as a cat. Black may be death but to me it’s love. Black may be goth but it’s really a color. Black is on my fingers, black is on my toes. Black is a bat, but it’s really a hat. Black is beautiful, black is romantic. Black is black and it is my favorite color. |
Nadia, Age 10
Butterflies Butterflies make me feel happy. They are colorful and pretty. They flutter their wings to fly through the air. They fly through the air like they just don’t care. Butterflies land on flowers to get some food to survive in nature. Tatianna, Age 9 Seasons I love snow it doesn’t Make me glow. I love fall It doesn’t make me draw. I love spring it doesn’t Make me scream. I love summer it doesn’t Make me be a bummer. Bao, Age 9 Sunset Sunset is beautiful. The brightness and darkness come together The color red and orange begin The moon is getting brighter So are the stars. The sun is going West. Down mountain and valley it went. The sun is resting. The moon comes out. The sun is going to another hemisphere. Peacefulness and night came and lullaby the people to sleep. Britney, Age 10 Halloween Dark like my shadow at night. Candy as sweet as my sister. Cold like a spooky witch. Orange like a carved pumpkin. Jack-o-lanterns are on. I am so scared that my hair will turn blonde! If you come with you will have to carry me through the haunted house. Halloween is spooky like my brother sneaking up on me!! Angela, Age 11 Myself My hair is as black as the moon shining on the ocean. My eyes are as brown as chocolate. My lips are pink like a flamingo. My skin is soft like a feather. I am tall like a giant skyscraper. My personality is bright like the sun. I am as strong as a bear. Rafael, Age 11 Sun I’m orange and yellow and Monstrous red. Everyone loves me… Especially in summer. I let little kids stay up late And play outside until 9:00!! Misael, Age 9 What’s In Misael My hands have strength. I use them to defend myself. My heart is caring. I always help people. My brain has bravery. I can always think about my actions In difficult situations. My feet have speed. I run and practice to be A great soccer player. I use my whole body To keep myself strong. Treveon, Age 10 What’s In Treveon My hands have helping. I use them to carry groceries for my dad. My heart has caring in it. I always love my family. My brain has knowledge in it. I can think hard and make great poetry. That’s what is inside Treveon. Gerardo, Age 9 What’s in Gerardo My feet have power. I use them to kick the ball hard. My heart has love. I always make my baby sister laugh. My brain has ideas. I build big ships and cars with Legos. I am Gerardo And I am full of good things. Ivan, Age 10 What’s in Ivan My hands have strength. I use them to throw far. My heart has caring. I always help other people. My feet have speed. I am faster than my brother, Oscar. I have power in my arms. I hug my nephew when he cries. I am a special kid. Gladys, Age 10 Today My Name Is Today my name is success I feel like the wind and I’m going places I pretend to cut the shield between me and success Yesterday my name was eagle I heard the doors open and flew through them with all my might I found success and every possibility Tomorrow my name will be determination I will forget about fear I will remember to think about the future Fernando, Age 9 Today My Name Is Today my name is sleepy I feel like a turtle moving in super slow motion I pretend I can’t move Yesterday my name was hungry I heard mom was cooking my favorite food I heard pat, sshhh, and cracking sounds I found food on the table and ate it Tomorrow my name will be joyful I will forget I left my homework at home Jesus, Age 10 Jesus I am an intelligent scientist. My brain can think of amazing things. I am an eagle with great eyesight. I see my future. I am a lighthouse. I feel a light shining inside of me. I am a superhero. I fly through obstacles without worrying about being trapped. I am Jesus. Roberto, Age 9 Roberto I am like fire, burning when my brother gets me mad. I am helpful, doing jobs for my mom. I move swiftly, like a cheetah on the soccer field. I am the sunset. Colors fade when I leave the room. I am a shadow. Unnoticeable. Eric, Age 10 Eagles Eagles- Fast as a roller coaster, Hungry as sharks, Flying higher than a jet, Vision like telescopes, Wings as wide as a lunch table, Claws as sharp as swords. Watch out for eagles! Daniel, Age 10 Sally Silly Sally sat on a sack Slurping Sweet Soda With a striped straw Adrian, Age 9 Donuts Donuts. Delicious and chewy, round and soft, sweet and yummy, brown, white and pink, good for breakfast. Where is my milk? Josue, Age 10 Red vs Orange Red Everyone likes red. It’s my favorite color. apples spaghetti Spiderman fast cars Ironman fall leaves stripes on the US flag. What’s not to love about red? But orange? Who likes orange? It’s not a good color. fire fish pumpkins sweet potatoes poison frogs a mad chameleon Orange is not a good color. Xavier, Age 9 Sun and Moon Sun heat hot red daytime helps flowers grow warms your car swimming shining light Moon gray cold round nighttime sleeping time spooky sky dark night. Ilyana, Age 10 Noises in Puerto Rico When I go to the beach I hear flip flop When I go in the water I hear splish splash and the roar of the water When I go down the street I hear cars going beep When I go past the playground I hear kids laughing and kids talking When I look up in the sky I hear chirp chirp I like to go to Puerto Rico because it is hot and fun and I can see my family Jasmine, Age 10 All About Me My hair is as soft as silk My teeth are as white as snow My eyes sparkle like the stars at night My nails are as pink as an eraser at the bottom of my pencil My smile is as bright as a diamond My ears are as small as a bobby pin My heart is as big as earth and beyond that! Dayneliz, Age 10 Spring Flowers are growing. Everything is showing. Spring is Beautiful Butterflies are here. It’s this time of year. Spring is Beautiful There’s lots of rain. So the flowers will gain. Spring is Beautiful All the baby animals come out. I want to scream and shout. Spring is Beautiful Annabelle, Age 10 Yellow Rooster crowing at dawn. Icy cold lemonade. A strong sour-scented perfume. Hot and burning like the sun. Jessica, Age 9 Ballerinas Ballerinas twirl gracefully Caring about their performance. Dancing as if there is no tomorrow, Each in her pink tutu. Cindy, Age 9 Mother Nature Epistle All different colors. Summer is green and blue in the sky. Winter is white and bright. Colors make people feel good. You are our heart Mother Nature. David, Age 9 My Heart My heart is like lava from the deep, deep volcano It burns and it’s so hot It reminds me of the time when I got burned by the oven It makes me feel like hot fudge on ice cream. I want to put more lava in my heart. Mercedes, Age 9 My Voice My voice is a clock ticking It tells people it’s time to get off the streets My voice is an encouraging person It reminds people to take care of the Earth My voice is a journey It inspired my writing to be something discovered Rebecca, age 10 A Falling Star I saw a star that slides down the sky, Blinding down south as I passed by Too quick and too burning to hold, Too lovely to become old or to be sold. Good for only to make nice and beautiful wishes on… And then forever to be gone. |