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Our Generation
Jordan Nichols (poem found by Sanaa)

Our generation will be known for nothing Never will anybody say, We were the peak of mankind That is wrong, the truth is Our generation was a failure Thinking that We actually succeeded Is a waste. And we know Living only for money and power Is the way to go. Being loving, respectful, and kind Is the dumb thing to do. Forgetting about that time Will not be easy, but we will try. Changing our world for the better Is something we never did. Giving up Was how we handled our problems. Working hard Was a joke, We knew that People thought we couldn’t come back That might be true, Unless we turn things around. (Now read from bottom to top)

=THE BOTTOM LINE=

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
=** Blank Page **=

And is blank no more.
**Shadow Poetry** **By James Summers(found by Blake)** Hidden within the shadows of the night, Poets by the dozens begin to write, Pens, the paintbrush of imagination, Blank paper, a canvas of creation, Verses and rhythm, a rhyming scheme, A poet’s life, a written dream, Seeking the light, souls revealed, Sharing of poetry, once concealed.

(This is one of Mrs.Cooper's favorite poems found by McKinley Paul.)

A Poem is a Little Path

 * by Charles Ghigna**


 * A poem is a little path**
 * That leads you through the trees.**
 * It takes you to the cliffs and shores,**
 * To anywhere you please.**


 * Follow it and trust your way**
 * With mind and heart as one,**
 * And when the journey’s over,**
 * You’ll find you’ve just begun.**

The Children Krithika Nayudu 8/25/10 Before wars, there was a time of peace. Then the wars started, and the whole world turned upside down for children. Children are innocent victims of war as they sometimes lose their fathers or mothers and their homes for no fault of their own. The children enjoy their families before the wars, but then they are forced to face the horrible effects of the war. There are no fathers to provide money and food for them. Most importantly, there are no fathers to care for and love the children.

Picture in colored pencils by Nikki Jack

(Andy Sun found this relevant poem for his notebook.)

Blank Page by E.A. England

A blank old piece of paper Discreetly lacking words Not a single picture Nor a story can be heard

A plain white piece of paper With so much fresh potential Yet the secrets in the lines Remain completely confidential

Waiting for that person With ideas in their head Who wants them written down And wants them to be read

And that is when I realize The blank page I had before Disappeared before my eyes And is blank no more.

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