Category: 06th

Underneath the Bridge

Walk across the aging bridge,
Over the stream of water,
Grass and stones tumbling over
The muddy soil.

Duck and dodge the mossy leaves
Hanging from the old tree,
Blending in to a pretty green,
Providing shade from the sun.

Watch the life above your sight,
Through the reflection,
Blocked off by the lily pads,
Stuck in the the glinting water.

Dip one toe,
See if it’s cold,
Just be bold!
Jump in the gentle waves.

Listen to the waves lap
Against the sides,
Linger in the water,
Underneath the bridge.

My Family is the Universe

My Family is the Universe
My mom is the Sun, keeps everything going
My grandparents are the Moons
Always providing more light and love
My big sister is the Stars
Not always visible, but still giving love and beauty
My little sister is the flares on the sun
Beautiful, yet dangerous
My cats and dog are the shooting stars
Comforting and calming
I am the Earth
Friend to many and lover of all

Gorzycki Middle School

6

Auschwitz

Another day I’ve waited here,
in horror, hunger, thirst, and fear.

Another day awaiting the German Army’s fall,
pleading for the glorious mercy call.

Another day trapped inside the barbed wire,
Stranded with violence, blood, and gunfire.

Another day with the same shirt on my back,
though it’s torn, filthy, and striped white and black.

Another day mourning the numerous deaths
of innocents begging for just one more breath.

Another day without freedom or joy,
as powerless as a marionette toy.

Another day I’ve waited here,
voiced by adherence but silenced by fear.

Lamar Middle School

6th

Waterfall

Churning, crashing like a thundering storm,
slipping through ricks as if sand through fingers.
Then tumbling down making a fluffy foam.
Mist spreads creating a gentle fog.

Bright colors are everywhere changing and blooming.
Flowers shine brighter than stars.
When you are there it speaks to you,
it sings a nice calming sing.

The sky starts to change,
the sun begins to set.
Crickets chirp a sweet good night,
before everything goes to bed.

As it turns to night the water glows in the moonlight.
Shadows fall over bushes and rocks.
You hear silence except for the rumble of the falls.

Lamar Middle School

6th

Flutter

Rush of the wind, crunch of a tire
Pedaling fast down the hilly trail
The sound of fluttering flutters past
All the colors in the distance
Curious, pedaling faster
Colors so bright
Slowing to see it better
Wide eyes, each feather unique in a different color of
the rainbow
Gazing until it flutters off in a riot of color

Lamar Middle School

6th

Eagle’s Flight

When I saw her large, brown wings open
When I saw her jump into the sky,
I was looking up
Which inspired me to set goals high.
She is an airplane, zoooooom, she passes by.
the clouds move when they see her fly,
She observes like a spy,
and makes me see beyond the wide
open sky.
I imagine a future me,
strong and free,
Bold and ready,
Like an eagle I will soon be…

Lamar Middle School

6th

Ode to the Banana

The cold banana
Always huddling with its group
Always in its jacket
Until the very end
Until it gets takes away
to be crushed and slayed
It squeals, “Mama, Papa!”
Before he never sees the light of day
But they still stay strong
And hope to live to an old age
With spots of color
Sitting on a shelf
Sometimes its poses
For the artist to come draw it
Sitting silently
Sharing its soul
With the world
Never taking off its jacket

Lamar Middle School

6th