Poetry

= Picture Poems = Each student was given a picture of an old door, window or building to write a poem about. The poems are hanging in the hallway with their pictures if you would like to read them there. The ones marked with * will be submitted to the Creative Communications Contest this spring. Congratulations to all!!

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Snowman Poems



Halloween/Fall Buddy Poems**

A Pumpkin and a Princess
Daisy and Jill 9/26/11

A pumpkin and a princess knock on a door. The door creaked open, and a skull rolls across the floor. An old hag emerges, and offers severed fingers. They look at each other and wonder whether to linger. She invites them in for some hot apple cider. When all of a sudden a snake slithers beside her. Their decision was made; it was getting too hairy. They ran for the gate; Halloween was just too scary.

Fall Ball
Hunter and Scott 9/26/11

The temperature is dropping. The leaves are beginning to fall. It’s my favorite time of year And the beginning of football. The stadiums are packed and filled With excitement in the air. Going to the game with my family Is what I like to share, And everybody loves it When my Rams beat the Bears. Get outside while you still can, As it will be cold soon. The football season will be just a memory When it hits June

Fall is Finally HereJustin & Lee 9/26/11

Leaves on trees turn yellow and red. Children dress up for the day of the dead. My favorite football team takes the field again, I watch and cheer with my friends hoping they will win. My grandma’s house smells like pumpkin pies she just baked. My brother and I jump into a pile of leaves my Grandpa raked. This is why fall is my favorite season. Starting back at hockey is one more special reason.


 * Picturesquely Gold **
 * Phoebe and Ginger **
 * 9/26/11 **


 * Dying leaves rest on the ground. **
 * The golden path winds around. **
 * Fields of wheat, freshly plowed **
 * The sky so blue, with not a cloud **
 * Many bare ginkgo trees **
 * Sway gently in the breeze. **
 * The colorful leaves, the autumn sunshine **
 * Melt in harmony; they intertwine. **

Autumn’s First Day
Rehna and Anu 9/26/11

Today is the day the leaves start falling. On this cold October day the birds stop calling.

While the hot chocolate is swirling, Outside the autumn leaves are whirling,

In the cool crisp breeze, Sway the red and golden trees.

We don on our warm fuzzy sweaters, To face the cold windy weather.

My Favorite SeasonSahiti and Viji 9/26/11

The leaves soar flying in the air. The trees are swaying as no one seems to care. The bees are buzzing, flittering, and fluttering. The ants are marching together and huddling. The smell of pumpkin pie twitches my nose As the cool breeze blows over my toes. I see my brother playing football This is why fall is my favorite season of all.

** It’s Here ** ** Shree/Falu ** ** 9/26/11 **

** Leaves are falling. ** ** Fall is calling. ** ** Wind is blowing. ** ** Trees are singing. ** ** Nights are growing. ** ** Days are shrinking. ** ** Time to give thanks. ** ** Love without boundaries. **

**A Witch Sometimes Isn’t Wicked**
Ethan and Andy 9/26/11

We heard the door slam, And the wind shrieked throughout the land. The Harvest moon lit in the sky. A witch with warts climbed on her broom to fly. I walked down the dark street Because there were four friends I was to meet. Suddenly she swooned down upon us. We ducked our heads and made a fuss. We began to run with sweat on our brow. Past the graveyard we heard a wolf howl. Suddenly she dropped from the sky And lifted us up very high. When we cried out, she let us drop. Our feet hit the gravel and then they stopped. We heard her laugh with a cackle. At our feet was a bag of Reece’s, M&Ms, and Crackle. So remember this through your trick or treating days, Just because you see a witch doesn’t mean She has a wicked way.

= = Back to School Poems

Back To School Caroline 8/18/11

Hey, Woodward North, look. Here we come! We’re sixth graders now and we’re on the run. I can’t wait to see all of my friends, But I hate that sizzling summer is about to end. I don’t want to do all of the hard work, Even though good grades will have lots of perks. We are role models for the younger ones, But our book bags this year will weigh tons. I can’t wait to know which teacher I get. I hope our teacher has a classroom pet. It’s the first day of school, and I am terrified. At carpool I hear Coach Brown’s voice amplified.

Back to School Austin 8/18/11

I feel so nervous the day before school I’m hoping sixth grade I’ll be very cool, I ate my breakfast; my mom said lets go, Will I make it? I think I might blow, I see my class; I’m starting to sweat I don’t even know where my seat is yet, My teacher says welcome; come on inside, I’m starting to calm; my fears subside, I see all my friends; plus one new kid, I say, hi I’m Austin and helped him with his grid, So there I sat and started to think, This school year will be over in a wink.

Back to School Tori 8/18/11

I woke up at six and make my bed. I woke up my brother, a sleepyhead. We got dressed and jumped in the car. Unfortunately, we didn’t get too far. We went back home to get our bags. We got dizzy after all those zigzags. We got back in the car to go to school. Hey, this year will be really cool. We got stuck in traffic; what a bummer. Maybe it will be better by next summer. We made it to school, hooray, hooray. Now we’re ready to start our first day.

Back to School Katie 8/18/11

Going back to school is really fun, But I can’t wait till the day is done. Getting ready is really neat. I hop out of bed onto my feet. I drive to school with lots of things. I wait on the couch till the bell rings. I go up to class exited to start. I hear the beating of my heart. I sit at my desk with lots of friends. We laugh, play, and work till the day ends. It’s time to leave; I’m sad to go, But don’t worry I’ll be back tomorrow.

Back to School Aalima 8/18/11

I wake up in the morning and get out of my bed. I walk to my bathroom and ouch hit my head. I start brushing my teeth and changing my clothes. I reach down and pull my socks on over my toes. I walk down the stairs and eat my morning meal. Here comes my sister wearing a feather that’s teal. We get in the car. My stomach does not feel good. We’re finally here. I got of the car and stood. As the day goes by, I come to a realization. Sixth grade’s not so bad; it’s better than vacation. At the end of the day, I have much sorrow, For I can’t come back to school until tomorrow!

Back to School Phoebe 8/18/11

Early Friday Morning, my doorknob turns. Time to arise, time to live and learn! It’s seven thirty, heading out the door. On the way to school, wasting time is no more. Registration Day, to see teachers and friends, Through the front door, up the stairs I ascend. Happily skipping through the halls, Enjoying the artwork, on the walls. Greeting and parting, till parents come calling, “Where are my kids? No more stalling!” “See you on Monday,” and I stop my play, School’s enjoyable, but nerve racking, I always say.

Back to School Sahiti 8/18/11

Whew! What a day it was. Sixth grade chatter was a buzz. Math, English, Science, and many more. All the subjects are never a bore Recess and lunch, that’s the best. It gives me energy to do the rest. My good old friends are excited, And I am very delighted. My new teachers are kind. They can help us bind. I’m so glad to be back And stay on the right track!

Back to School Trinity 8/18/11

Wake up in the morning feeling very excited I couldn’t sleep last night because I was so delighted. Walk to the bathroom and splash water in my face Oh, my Goodness! I forgot to tie my shoelace. Eat my breakfast and hop in my mom’s car Oh no, we have to drive extremely far. Don’t know how many of my friends are left this year I guess I will find out if they appear. My mom drops me off and says, “Have a good day!” I nod and wave and then turn away. I walk into the school and see a familiar face. Boy, it feels good to be back in this great place.