Poem of the Day: 8 May 2005

William Striver was a happy lad
Until that day that was very sad.

He was walking along the road one night
Until he saw a sight that gave him a fright
He saw his old poetry teachers in all his might.

William turned and ran with speed
But alas! For his teacher had a steed
And William stumbled in his need...

He tripped and fell in the river
And that was then end
Of William Striver.

Eli M. (Middle School, 2004-5) (p#150)

Lollipops grow on trees in this
Wonderful place
Fences are made out of
Candy canes
The chocolate river has
Swedish Fish swimming in it
The houses are made of
Gingerbread and chocolate
Covered pretzels.
Marmalade shirts and
Pants are what the people
Wear in this
Candy Land Town

Sophia M. (Middle School, 2004-5) (p#151)

a bitter cape a sheet drafts over the room
with a brush of cold sorrow
the faucet drips in the background
the door creaks shut
the little boy sits at the table
alone
staring blankly at the table with silent regret

Mikela S. (Middle School, 2004-5) (p#152)