Poetry Project 2006

Ms Ponton's Class Poetry Page

Because Poems

Sound Poems

Because Poems

Movies
I like movies
Let me tell you why.
Because some movies are funny.
Because some of the movies are action.
Because whenever I watch them with my Dad,
he makes me laugh.
Because some of the movies are cartoons.
Because some movies have monsters.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like movies.
By Adalberto

Football
I like football.
Ask me why.
Because I can pop someone hard.
Because I can "juke" someone.
Because I can score 7 points.
Because I am very good at it.
Because it is my favorite sport.
Because! Because! Because!
That's why
I like football.
By Alexander

Action Figures
I like action figures.
Ask me why.
Because they are fun to play with.
Because you could move their arms and legs.
Because they are small and you can carry them anywhere.
Because they can hide in small places.
Because they look cool.
Because you can throw them very high.
Because! Because! Because!
That's why
I like action figures.
By Alicia

Babies
I like babies.
Ask me why.
Because they talk weird.
Because they like to play with me.
Because they have nap time.
Because they are nice to me.
Because they crawl.
Because. Because. Because.
That's why
I like babies.
By Billy

My Fish
I like my fish.
Ask me why.
Because they are cool.
Because they are fun to watch.
Because they swim funny.
Because they lay eggs.
Because they make me think.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like my fish.
By Dallas

Sharks
I like sharks.
Let me tell you why.
Because they are strong.
Because they are good swimmers.
Because they are gray.
Because they live in the sea.
Because of their sharp teeth.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like sharks.
By Dominic

Food
I like food.
Why?
Because it is good for you.
Because it comes in so many different flavors.
Because it makes my stomach full.
Because my Mom makes it taste good.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like food.
By Daniel

Jaguars
I like jaguars.
Let me tell you why.
Because they are my favorite animal.
Because they have black spots.
Because of their orangish brown fur.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like jaguars.
By David

Boys
I like boys.
Ask me why.
Because they are so cute.
Because they make me feel shy.
Because they are sensitive.
Because they make me feel great.
Because they are tough and strong.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like boys.
By Doneka

Paintball
I like paintball.
Why?
Because you can have lots of fun.
Because it is cool.
Because you can shot someone and they donıt get hurt.
Because you can hide behind things.
Because you have to keep from getting shot by your friends.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like paintball.
By Dusty

Ice Cream
I like ice cream.
Let me tell you why.
Because it is tasty.
Because it is a good treat.
Because it comes in different flavors.
Because you can get it in a cone or a bowl.
Because it gets you all sticky.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like ice cream.
By George

Cats
I like cats.
Let me tell you why.
Because of their soft paws.
Because they are cute.
Because they purr.
Because they eat rats.
Because they rule instead of dogs!
Because. Because. Because.
That's why
I like cats.
By Laurice

Myself
I like me.
Ask me why.
Because I am cool.
Because I like my hair.
Because I am funny.
Because I like my shoes.
Because Iım exciting!
Because, because, because! That's why
I like myself.
By Jazlyn

Me
I like me.
Ask me why.
Because I am pretty.
Because I am nice.
Because I am attractive.
Because I am republican.
Because I am a girl.
Because I like boys.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like me!
By Katheleen

Friends
I like my friends.
Let me tell you why.
Because they make me laugh.
Because they're always there for me.
Because they help me when I struggle.
Because they appreciate me.
Because they are nice to me.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like my friends.
By Madeline

Monkeys
I like monkeys.
Let me tell you why.
Because they make me laugh.
Because they are nice.
Because they make me happy.
Because I learned about them.
Because they are cool.
That's why
I like monkeys.
By Miriam

Candy
I like candy.
Ask me why.
Because it tastes so good.
Because there is lots of it in the world.
Because it comes in every color.
Because it can fit in my pocket.
Because it comes in lots of different flavors.
Because it is a good prize to win.
Because you can buy it almost everywhere.
Because you can eat it anytime you want.
Because. Because. Because.
That's why
I like candy.
By Raquel

Cats
I like cats.
Ask me why.
Because they are cute.
Because of they way their tongue feels when it licks me.
Because they are cuddly.
Because they curl up on my lap and purr.
Because, because, because.
That's why
I like cats.
By Sierra.

Puppies
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are soft.
Because they cahase after me to play.
Because they are cuddly.
Because they are so cute.
Because they are sweet.
Because. Because. Because.
That's why
I like puppies.
By Taylor

Chicken
I like chicken.
Ask me why.
Because it is good.
Because it is especially tasty when it is fried.
Because it is good with hot sauce on it.
Because I can eat it all day.
Because it has white meat.
Because. Because. Because.
That's why
I like chicken.
By Zaven