Tim the Jororg

Tim is a Jororg; don’t ask what that is.
He had a long tail that used to be his.
His tail had three eyes, a mouth, and a nose.
It was taken while he stood on his toes.
Tim loved his tail more than any other,
And it was taken by his brother.
Jim the Hororg, who was horribly mean –
He had grabbed Tim’s tail and turned it into a bean.
Jororgs and Hororgs simply hated each other.
One day while Tim stood on his toes,
He felt something pop right out of his clothes.
His tail had regrown; he jumped around with great joy.
His new tail was not someone to annoy,
Because if you did you’d become its new toy.
Hororgs never simply ever did steal a tail again,
They could go with the old beans in a can.

by Thomas E.

My Best

I’m
trying
my best here.
Why is that so
hard for you to see?
Life is so confusing.
I’m not perfect, but I’m good.
Life isn’t a fairy tale. It’s real.
Why do you make life so hard for me?
I’m trying my best here. You know it is hard.

by Zenobia M.

The Balloon

The Balloon
my
Big, red balloon
Floated high in the
Sky it made me cry that it
Flew so high but then I knew
That some lucky kid will wonder
“How far has my balloon wandered?”
And that’s my answer for you:
Your balloon wanders as far as
Your mind will.
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by Bebe M.

I have a dream inspired by MLK jr

I have a dream
Inspired by MLK jr
By Alice Nichols

I have a dream that one day there will be no wars and that no one will be a slave. That everyone will get a chance to get the rights of an everyday citizen.
That no one will be excluded.
That every one will be able to taste the sweet creamy taste of eating dessert.

I have a dream that every one will be treated like a living person and no one is thought to be invisible.
That everyone will be able to hear the air conditioning when they walk into their house.
That everyone can go to school.

I have a dream that I can go to school and not see someone getting bullied by someone older (or younger).
That everyone can see the presents under the Christmas tree when it’s that time of year.
That everyone says I’m a vampire or something on Halloween.
I have a dream that everyone can walk in on a cold night into their house and feel the warm air wash over them.
That everyone can have a loving family to help you and hug you when you’re feeling down.
And yes some people say this “dream” of your’s is never going to come true, but I believe that one day my dream will come true for everyone.

by Alice N.

A Rock

Drops in the ocean
colder than your hand.
Can be made into a sculpture
can be found on water or land.

Can be as small as a pebble
or as big as a boulder
So many different textures
Every day it’s getting older.

by Bea R.

Life

Tears dripping down like rain
Voices in my brain
Emotions fill me
Can’t see clearly
Trying to breath slowly
So let me just
Meditate
And take a break.

Don’t know how to feel
Just rage and pain
Sadness and fear
Drowned in water
From my tears.

And no matter how hard we try
We all get caught in a fight
And lose against a great big eye
Named…
LIFE.

But wait its all slowed down
all of it to a stop
Finally all of it can not
Finally peace will rise
As I close my eyes
For a new day
For a happy life.

by Audrey B.

Summer Light

Summer light
it is so bright.
No more rules
because there’s no school.
Splash! The water in the pool
it is so cool.
It is so hot
hotter than
a boiling pot.
Staying up late at night
in the morning you can go fly kites.
The next night I shine my night light
on a book
in a cozy nook.

by Grayton H.

Winter

A cold breeze flies by
I know winter is coming

Snowflakes falling
cat is calling to get inside

Roof is white
might have frostbite
I quickly run inside

Zip up my jacket oh so tight
Gloves,
Hat,
Scarf,
Open the door but see all white
Where’s my winter delight!?

But then it faded away
never wanted to stay

So I jump into the snow with glee.

by Anna A.

I am a flashlight

I AM FLASHLIGHT

I am a flashlight
That leads the way
Giving people
Lots of love every day.

I am a flashlight
I am really proud
I could punch a wall
I’m not going to right now.

I am a flashlight
I love my job
I love to sneak around
But I’m not a snob.

I am a flashlight
It’s not very bad
Flashlights fun and nice
I’m not mad.

I am a flashlight
I hope you can be too!
It makes me really proud to see you!

by Bea B.