Poetry Project 2006

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Because Poems

Sound Poems

Can You Imagine? Poems

Because Poems

Gary
I like him.
Ask me why.
Because we play together.
Because he plays tag with me.
Because we make sandcastles.
Because we are friends.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like Gary.
James


Scooters
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they go fast like a bike.
Because I like the wheels.
Because they can be big or small.
Because I get some time with my Dad.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like scooters.
Devlin


Cats
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are fun to play with.
Because they have babies.
Because they are cute.
Because they have fur.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like cats.
Nohemi


Moving
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because I get my old bunk bed back.
Because I can go to the park.
Because I get to play with my racing horse.
Because I get all of my things in my closet.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like moving.
Samantha


Playing at the Park
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because I like to play on the slide.
Because I like to play in the sand.
Because I like to play on the swing.
Because I like to play with my friends.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like to play at the park.
Brady


Cars
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they take you places like the store.
Because they drive on the road.
Because they have colours like blue and green and orange.
Because I’m with my dad when I go in one.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like cars.
Jordan


Birds
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they can fly.
Because they sit on your shoulder.
Because they sing.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like birds.
Nicole S.


Spring
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because I see robins.
Because I like to play outside.
Because I like to play tag.
Because I like to play grounders.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like Spring .
Dana


My Cat
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because it sleeps with me.
Because it wakes me up.
Because I give it some food.
Because my cat likes me.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like my cat.
Summer


Motor scooters
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are like bikes.
Because you ride it outside.
Because I ride with my Dad.
Because motor scooters go fast.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like motor scooters.
Ryan


Bike Riding
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because bikes are very fast.
Because bikes have stands.
Because bikes don’t talk.
Because I ride with Ryan.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like bikes.
Tyler


Cars
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they go fast.
Because they are shiny.
Because they are nice.
Because they are cool.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like cars.
Axis


Books
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because I like to read.
Because they have pictures.
Because they have words.
Because they are fun.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like books.
Brooke


Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they have puppies.
Because you can take them for a walk.
Because you can play with them.
Because you can hug them.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like dogs.
Nicole M.


Cats
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they have kittens.
Because they feed their kittens.
Because the kittens can run.
Because they have claws.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like cats.
Lynn


Bees
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they buzz.
Because they make honey.
Because they are yellow and black.
Because they sting.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like bees.
Brandon


Cars
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because the cars go fast.
Because the cars are shiny and red.
Because I help Dad get gas.
Because in the car is my brother.
Because, because, because.
That’s why.
I like cars.
Phillipe

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Sound Poems


The Sound of Spring
by: Nohemi, Summer, Brady and James

The sound of spring is
Tweet, tweet
Swish, swish
Chirp, chirp
Splash
Woosh
Bzzzz
Moo
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Mew



The Sound of Birthdays
by: Andrea, Nicole M., Axis, Phillipe, Nicole S.

The sound of birthdays is
POP
Click
RRRRRRRRRRip!
Hoooooooooooooooo!
COOL!
Honk
Happy Birthday
What did you get?
AAAAAAY



The Sound of Family
by: Ryan, Jordan, Samantha, Dana, Brandon

The sound of family is
crying
rocking
laughing
talking
walking
kissing
eating
loving.



The Sound of Recess
by: Tyler, Gary, Devlin, Brooke, Lynn

The sound of recess is
yelling,
boom, boom
bounce, bounce, bounce
stomp, stomp, stomp
clapping, clapping
screaming
chirping
singing
running.

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Poems


Can you imagine....
A cat without a tail?
Stairs without a rail?
A slide without a light?
Stars without light?
~Dana



Can you imagine....
T.V. without a remote?
A kid without a goat?
A hat without a coat?
A song without a note?
~Brandon



Can you imagine....
A car without wheels?
A pail without water?
An apple without skin?
A bear without fur?
~Tyler



Can you imagine....
A game without a win?
A fish without a fin?
Day without light?
Day without night?
~Nohemi



Can you imagine....
An apple without skin?
An axe without wax?
A bird without a beak?
A bed without Ted?
A light without bright?
A bear without hair?
School without people?
A house without a mouse?
~Brady



Can you imagine....
Fire without logs?
Cats without dogs?
A plane without wings?
Bad guys without things?
Police without jails?
Kids without falls?
Day without light?
A castle without a knight?
Boxing without a fight?
Sun without bright?
Fire without wood?
Bad without good?
~Gary



Can you imagine....
A boat without a sail?
A cat without a tail?
Stairs without a rail?
~Andrea



Can you imagine....
A lion without a mane?
A lamb without curly hair?
A cake without chocolate?
A squirrel without nuts?
A fish without fins?
~Lynn

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