
Poetry Project 2006
Mrs. Manzer's Class Poetry Page
Because Poems
Sound Poems
Snap Shot Poems

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Because Poems
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Basketball
I like it. Ask me why.
Because it's my favorite sport.
Because we can move a lot on the court. Because you can get better at it if you practice.
Because you can see some of the new players on the team.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like basketball.
By Deep
My Brother
I like him. Ask me why.
Because he is the best and so nice. Because when I have a boo-boo he gives me a kiss. Because he is funny and tell me jokes when I am sad. Because he always cares about me. Because he loves me.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my brother, Brian.
By Caitlin
Puppies
I like them. Ask me why.
Because their size is small and very cute. Because they are fun to play tug-of-war with. Because you can train a puppy to play dead. Because his body is as fluffy as feathers.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like puppies.
By Stephen
Math
I like it. Ask me why.
Because it is fun. Because I like to add and subtract numbers. Because I like to count money. Because it's my favorite subject in school.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like math.
By Jillian
My Dog Shadow
I like her. Ask me why.
Because she runs very fast. Because we are outside a lot when we are playing Frisbee. Because then we get hot and go in the house for a drink. Because we love to go back outside and play more games.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my dog Shadow.
By Emily F.
Mom
I like her. Ask me why.
Because she makes good food like pasta. Because she likes to play American Girl dolls with me. Because she likes my dog Bailey. Because she likes to drive to the beach.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my mom.
By Rylie
Dogs
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they are fast and fun. Because they are cute and furry. Because they snuggle up with me when they are cold! Because they are the best animal ever!
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like dogs.
By Jasmine
My cousins
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they play on the trampoline with me. Because they babysit me and stay with me. Because they like me as I am. Because they are nice.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my cousins.
By Daniel
Horses
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they eat red apples. Because they have long, brown hair. Because they have beautiful, brown eyes. Because they jump over fences.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like horses.
By Shania
Steelers
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they beat the Seahawks in Superbowl XL. Because they were better in 2005. Because they beat the Browns 41-0. Because they have awesome players.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like the Steelers.
By Spencer
Cats
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they are warm when I snuggle them. Because their fur is soft. Because they are funny when they wrestle. Because they are sleepy.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like cats.
By Alison
Bikes
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they let me go fast. Because they let me fly. Because they let me ride as fast as a cheetah. Because they let me go way up high.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like bikes.
By Antonio
My Family
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they are fair. Because they take good care of me. Because they are interesting. Because they are polite. Because they are my family.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my family.
By Jennifer
Eagles
I like them. Ask me why.
Because my mom likes them. Because they are fun to watch. Because they are the home team. Because I like to cheer for them.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like the Eagles.
By Jason
Dad
I like him. Ask me why.
Because he lets me do whatever I want to do. Because he lets me get what I want. Because he lets me go play when I want to play. Because he loves me!
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my dad.
By Trevon
Dinosaurs
I like them. Ask me why.
Because some have long necks and some don't. Because they were big and some were small. Because some ate plants and some didn't. Because some dinosaurs had feet and some didn't.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like dinosaurs.
By Ian
My Mama
I like her. Ask me why.
Because she has a fun dog and it is funny when he runs around the house. Because Ariel and me play with her games. Because Ariel has games and lets me play with them. Because we have a go-kart there and it's fun.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my mama.
By Emily K.
Mommy
I like her. Ask me why.
Because she is nice. Because she takes care of me. Because she washes my clothes. Because she tickles me a lot and I laugh.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like my mommy.
By LaNae
Cats
I like them. Ask me why.
Because they have little ears. Because they have soft fur. Because they are nice. Because they purr very loud.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like cats.
By Joey
My Brother's Favorite Color
I like it. Ask me why.
Because it is red like an apple. Because it is light red. Because it is bright like a light. Because he loves red a lot.
Because, because, because. That's why.
Kyle likes red.
By Avery
Hockey
I like it. Ask me why.
Because I like to run. Because we have lots of fun. Because I meet new people. Because I score some goals for the team.
Because, because, because. That's why.
I like hockey.
By Jacob
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The Sound Of Celebrations
The sounds of celebrations are Talk, Play, Smile, Loud, Boom, Rip, Beats, Chomp.
By Jennifer
The Sound of School
The sounds of school are Announce, Laugh, Talk, Eat, Quiet, Splash, Yell, Sharpen, Zip.
By Jillian
The Sound of My Family
The sound of my family is Talk, Cry, Play, Work, Eat, Drink, Sleep.
By Antonio
The Sound of the Gym
The sound of the gym is Scream, Talk, Hit, Oops, Footsteps, Toot, Whoo-Hoo, Wildcat, Yeah!
By Alison
The Sound of Hockey
The sounds of hockey are Sing, Slap shot, Boom, Yell, Sportscaster, Scratch, Break, Buzz, Play, Save, Whoosh, Cheer, Horn.
By Spencer
The Sound of a Baby
The sounds of our baby are Cry, Spit up, Ada, Laughter, Mama, Dada, Noisy, Goo-Goo, Ga-Ga, Annoying, Waa, Splash, Shhh, Quiet.
By Shania
The Sound of a Zoo
The sounds of the zoo are OO-AA, Sssss, A-Wooo, Chirp- chirp, Croak-croak, Whoo-whoo, Growl, Buzz, Roar, Snore.
By Jacob
The Sounds of Disney World
The sounds of Disney World are Splash, Scream, Talk, Boom, Flipping, Yell, Chugging, Stomp, Laugh, Music.
By Emily F.
The Sounds at a Pet Shop
The sounds of a pet show are Talk, Meow, Woof, Roof, Bark, Tweet, Hiss, Spinning, Gargle, Hop, Closing.
By Caitlin
The Sounds of Lacrosse
The sounds of lacrosse are Microphone, Booing, Bang, Hit, Talk, Half-time Shows, Slap, Score, Cheer.
By Daniel
The Sounds of the Classroom
The sounds of the classroom are Squeak, Yell, Sharpen, Rip, Loud, Break, SHHH.
By Jasmine
The Sounds at the Zoo
The sounds at the zoo are OoOo-AhAh, Moo, Hiss, Hoot, Growl, Buzz, Neigh, Ribbit-ribbit.
By Trevon
The Sounds of Twin Babies
The sounds of twin babies are Ga-Ga, Goo Goo, Laugh, Ada, Mama, Bada, Spit, Bang, Splash, Cry, Whine, Shhh.
By Avery
The Sounds of the Classroom
The sounds of the classroom are Tapping, Talk, Laughing, Sharpen, Erasing, Cling, Ring.
By Deep
The Sounds of Kids
The sounds of kids are Weeee, Yeah, Whistle, Bang, Boom, Speak, Kick, Sweet, Woo-Hoo, Hey!
By Joey
The Sounds of the Boardwalk
The sounds of the boardwalk are Laughing, Music, Rides, Announcers, Scream, Squeak, Talk, Popping, Seagulls.
By Rylie
The Sounds of the Beach
The sounds of the beach are Whistle, Crash, Loud, Snap, Snip, Splash, Boil, Slip, Blowing, Crying, Play, Laughing, Talk, Swish.
By Ian
The Sounds at the Aquarium
The sounds at the aquarium are Waves, Splash, Rumble, Tear, Squeak.
By Jason
The Sounds on the Farm
The sounds on the farm are Neigh-neigh, Moo-Moo, Cluck-cluck, Baa-baa, Chirp-chirp, Quack-quack, Meow-meow, Bark-bark.
By Emily K.
The Sounds at the Zoo
The sounds at the zoo are SSsss, O-E-OO-AA, Whossh, Grrr, Neigh-neigh, Quack-quack, Growl, Whoo, Buzz, Moo, Bang.
By LaNae
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Puppies
Two colorful, cuddly puppies just staring out into the black night sky With his cute cuddly brother. But they have little, tiny, bity paws.
By Caitlin
Nature Things
Bright good smelling magenta flowers on a brown dirty vine.
Clear light green grass A scary yellow buzzing wasp smelling leaves
with beautiful blue blossoms that smell like pretty perfumes.
By Jennifer
Two Dogs
Two heads poking out of the long skinny grass. Four eyes shining, looking up at me. Two dripping wet tongues looking for a drink. Four pointed ears listening for a friend. Two fluffy tails wiggle in excitement. Four paws running to chase a cat.
By Avery
A Puppy
Small black eyes looking at me. Warm black nose sniffing the air. A fluffy tan body curled up in a blanket. Snuggling down to take a nap. Good night puppy.
By Rylie
Monkey Friends
Big monkeys with orange brown fur With eyes like chocolate candy And a soft pink nose. Ears like humans. Sitting together on a tree limb, Relaxing and caring. Playing with each other. Happy friends, monkey friends.
By Jacob
Porcupines
Kissing with their noses Balancing on wood Black patches around their eyes and noses.
By Jason
Helicopter
Red body with blue, white, and black stripes in the baby blue sky. Two people scuba diving into the ocean below.
By Trevon
Puppy
Soft, smooth, puffy, light and feathery puppy laying on the grass. With shimmering black eyes. The wood next to the puppy is hard and rough.
By Jasmine
Military Boat
A long, cool boat with lots of planes With a flag and a runway.
By Daniel
Horses
White yellow horses running Dark twister shaped clouds and yellow lightening Mud gushing under the horses Horses talking.
By Alison
Puppies
Six, small puppies on a brown bench. Three of the small ones are playing. Three are asleep too.
By Emily F.
Toucan
A colorful toucan with a beautiful body and a pretty beak The orange on his beak was like a sunset. The yellow sun is like his beak too. The colors are so bright you might fall down.
By Emily K.
Chicks
Smell very, very, VERY bad like garbage thrown out for 13 days. Their beaks look like the front of the airplane opening and closing. Opening and closing Opening and closing Opening and closing To eat worms.
By Stephen
Colorful Tree
Dark blue sky and puffy white clouds moving slowly. Orange and green bushes on the left side of a dirty road. Big, tall trees standing still.
By Deep
Emerald Meadow
The green grass looks like a meadow. Clouds that look like fluffy white balls. The sky looks like a cold ocean.
By Jillian
Deer
Deer are brown and have white horns with a short neck and a white stripe on it.
It is staring at something.
By Shania
Training
Two huskies training for the Iditarod. The Eskimo is ready. The black and white huskies are scared, nervous, shy and embarrassed. Run quickly.
By Spencer
Forest
A creepy, terrible, weird place to camp. Hiding behind trees can be sneaky in a forest. Golden reddish leaves falling on other trees. Stay out of the stinky forest.
By Antonio
Dogs
There are three dogs.
Two look mad.
One looks sad or maybe they are tired. There's a fence for them to stay in.
People donšt want them to get out.
By LaNae
Porcupine
Brown needles and chomping teeth. Blinking, black muddy eyes. Gray rocks following yellow rocks and green rocks.
By Joey
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