Poetry Project 2008

Mrs. Falosk's Class Poetry Page

Five Ws Poems

My Pitbull Nakita
Discovered an Indigo Ball
On the Turquoise Sofa
During the Spectacular American Idol Show
Thus, She Decided to Play

By Allison

Markers of wonderful colors
Markers sketching away.
Markers in one's room of dreams
Late one colorful evening.
Held by a darling, dreaming girl.

By Maddie

A tiny, emerald pest
absorbing the star
on a stocky, drab boulder
during first lunch
to have a tan and make the other pests envious

By Frankie

Thumpy the audacious knight
Conquered the despiteful, wicked warrior Gaffgarion
At the Gates of Lionel Castle
As the blazing scarlet sun set
Gaffgarion treasoned them

By Samantha

Little Susie
Merrily sleeping
In her bed
At dusk
With her purple pajamas on. By Ben

Wilson
ate one hundred and eight huge watermelons
at the amazing Sarah's
he went there last night
because he was hungry By Katie

My lion Lily
Mopes around all morning
In an oak tree just her size
While it pours down rain
Watching the red robins

By Matthew

The giant yellow duck
Hunting for his pal
At the huge lake
Around bedtime
To see if he could sleepover

By: Sadie

My pal's dog
Ran the track the same direction I was
I was running
This terrible day happened at Fallow field tracks
On a tremendous hot day
He chased me because he got off of his leash
By:Summer

My Kitten
Attacked my dad
In my large cozy living room
Tursday, March13, 2008
He was playing with her

By: Breann

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Can You Imagine . . . ? Poems

Can you imagine . . .
A world without people?
A church without a steeple?
A city without noise?
A child without toys?
A school without work?
A villain without a smirk?
A night without stars?
A highway without cars?
Pop without taste?
A body without a waist?

By Michelle

Can you imagine . . .
Trees without leaves?
Honey without bees?
Twin without towers?
Spring without flowers?
Black without gold?
Food without mold?
Kids without school?
Summer without a pool?
Easter without a bunny?
A bank without money?

By Daymond

Can you imagine. . .
Life without death?
Air without taking a single breath?
Dogs without cats?
Baseballs without bats?
A smile without a mouth?
North without south?
Or east without west?
Maybe better without best?
Music without a beat?
Or if youšre hungry, you canšt eat?

By Allison

Can you imagine . . .
A knight without a sword?
A ship without boards?
A fairy without a wand?
Ponderosa without a pond?
A car without tires?
Pliers without wires?
A sheep without a peep?
A horn without a beep?
Star without tar?
A car without a bar?

By Samantha

Can you imagine?
A house without rooms Or a witch without her broom?
Thunder without a boom?
Or a sky without the moon?
Or a horse without itšs saddle?
Or a boat without its paddle?
A fireplace without heat?
Or a person without feet?
Or a cow without its moo?
Or a person without the name Sue?
By: Summer

Can you imagine . . .
Is up still up without down?
Is a circle still a circle if it isnšt round?
Is a tree still a tree without bark?
Is night still night if it isnšt dark?
Is earth still earth without axes?
Is an office still an office without faxes?
Is a lunchroom still a lunchroom without food?
Is a smiley face still a smiley face if youšre in a bad mood?

By: Dominic

Can you imagine . . .
Food without taste
A dump without waste
A CD without a song
Short without long
A fire without a flame
An actor without fame
A beach without sand
Arms without hands
A sky without blue
Old without new

By: Kyley

Can you imagine . . .
A table without chairs?
A head without hair?
Softball without a ball?
A room without a wall?
Fingers without nails?
Mail man without mail?
A mall without stores?
Earth without a core?
A bath without a tub?
A mother bear without her cub?

By: Sadie

Can you imagine . . .
A class without a teacher?
A gym without a bleacher?
A night without day?
A tooth without decay?
A body without legs?
A birds nest without eggs?
A house without people?
A church without a steeple?
Work without labor?
Next door without neighbor?

By: Maddie

A prince without a steed?
A store without a floor?
A cave without a bear?
A bear without hair?
A bike without wheels?
A horse without a mane?
A elderly without a cane?
A bee without a stinger?
A washing machine without a ringer?

By Katie

A cat without toes?
A rabbit without a nose?
A ferret without a tail?
A girl without a nail?
Hot without cold?
A tree without mold?
Blue without green?
Vegetables without beans?
Water without a pool?
Children without a school?

By: Javon

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I Am From . . . Poems

I am from chocolate ice cream on a hot summer's day.
I am from Reese's and Scooby-Doo.
I am dodge ball, basketball, and baseball.
I am from imitating monkeys at the zoo.
I am from riding a scooter on the sidewalk.
I am from Wendy's after we shop.
I am from doughnuts on the beach.
I am from friends just like brothers.
I am from kind grandparents.
I am from a loving mother and a hard-working father.

By: Frankie

I am from soccer balls shooting into nets.
I am from chocolate cookies, soft and warm.
I am from pop tarts and Full House.
I am from softball and basketball on a hot day.
I am from wondering off from place to place in the MALL.
I am from birthday parties on sunny days.
I am from computers and on them all the time.
I am from playing outside until dark.
I am from jump rope at recess and rob the bank at gym.
I am from a great grandma and a wonderful mom and two mean brothers and a hard working dad.

By: Summer

I am from fishing at the river.
I am from great fashion.
I am from awesome friends.
I am from sleepovers.
I am from stings by softball.
I am from rolling down a huge hill.
I am from cartwheels and splits.
I am from camping with my family on the riverside.
I am from shopping with my grandmother at Christmas time.
I am strong and fierce.
I am from hugs and kisses.

By: Sadie

I'm from cake on birthdays,
Playing in the sun,
or playing in a moon bounce,
until the work needs done.
I'm from when my dad died,
The saddest of all days.
I'm from cleaning my room,
when all the fun is done.
I'm from going to Kennywood,
Idewild, and Sandcastle on sunny, summer days,
From camping at Pineview Camplands until fun ends the day.

By: Allison

I am from goldfish crackers and sponge bob square pants,
Tea and doughnuts.
I am from root beer and vanilla ice cream.
I am from classical music and dancing.
I am from video games and pop.
I am from my family.
Also my wonderful mind
That is a great one.

By Ben

I am from a warm, spring day, and the scent of Georgia peaches.
I am from a Sunday School full of laughter of all the little children.
I am from losing the "Lemon Eating Contests".
I am from little baby-dolls on Christmas morning.
I am from the black and white keys of a magnificent grand piano.
I am from a well-trained dancer.
I am from the heart of a granddaughter caring for her grandmother.
I am from a loving, giving family
that cares for me so very, very, very much.

By: Maddie

I am from car races.
I am from racing horses.
I am from splinters.
I am from bare feet.
I am from feuds with my sister.
I am from callused feet.
I am from homework every night.
I am from trucks and truck stops.
I am from dirt and worms.
I am from a loving family who cares for me.

By: Katie

I am from strawberry ice cream with sprinkles.
I am from cold pools on a hot summer day.
I am from corn bread & Pokemon.
I am from basketball & football.
I am from exploring woods & playing hide & seek.
I am from cookouts & parties.
I am from arguments with my older brother.
I am from a nice older sister & a mean bro.
I am from a kind father.
I am from a loving mom & a nice little sis.

By: Javon

Where I'm from. . .
I'm from riding bikes with the wind whistling through my hair.
I'm from Playstation after school.
I'm from wiffle ball in my backyard.
I'm from basketball in the cold frigid winter.
I'm from playing football in the scorching, dry summers.
I'm from Grandmašs freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
I'm from Dad, who works constantly.
I'm from a sister who kicks and beats me up.
I'm from a mom who gives me almost everything.
I'm from a hard working dad, caring mom,
and a hard to get along with sister.

By: Daymond

I am from raspberry slushies, making my brain shiver.
I am from the color turquoise.
I am from garlic bread and Scooby Doo.
I am from races and catch on a hot summer day.
I am from hiking in the country on a breezy fall day.
I am from country music, which brings rhythm to my soul.
I am from family barbeques, when everyonešs laughing.
I am from basketball and softball.
I am from traveling the country, soon the world.
I am from loving friends and family that canšt be replaced.

By: Michelle

Where I'm From
I am from hot fries.
I am from my bike.
I am from my Xbox360.
I am from playing football.
I am from camping on river banks.
I am from fishing.
I am from playing Release.
I am from books.
I am from my family.

By Matthew

Where I am from
I am from chasing ice-cream trucks around the block.
I am from peanut butter balls made by Grandma.
I am from juicy tomatoes and playing Spyro.
I am from soccer balls blasting through the goal.
I am from bike rides going up long, steep trails.
I am from exhausted hikes.
I am from scrumptious mushrooms.
I am from getting grounded from staying out late.
I am from adorable dogs and feisty ferrets.
I am from exploding radios.
I am from baseball caps.
I am from coloring extraordinary pictures.
I am from a family growing bigger and better by the second.

By Victory

Where I'm from. I'm from not liking strawberries.
I'm from not liking ham, cabbage, and noodles.
I'm from liking wasps buzzing by in the summer.
I'm from not liking being sick.
I'm from playing rough with my brother and dad.
I'm from liking my friend Sabrinašs imaginary creativity.
I'm from not liking the color teal.
I'm from the colors black, orange, and purple from Halloween.
I'm from conquering my fears of riding the Swing shot at Kennywood.
I'm from the love and protecting of my pets.
I'm from the cuteness of my stuffed animals.
I'm from the new friends at Elizabeth Forward.
I'm from the love and care of everyone around me.

By Breann

Where I'm From
I am from candy galore on Halloween day.
I am from a goofy and crazy family.
I am from 4 cute kitties and cats.
I am from a good, happy, funny, hardworking family.
I am from arguments with my brother and sister.
I am from watching Curious George in the morning.
I am from a good, protective, and loyal dog.
I am from a video game playing my brother.
I am from exploring the wild.
I am from being nice to animals.

By Samantha

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Emotion Poems

Cake doesn't have to be sweet like sugar.
Cake doesn't have to be square like paper.
Cake can be bitter, or anything you like.
Cake doesn't have to be a dessert.
Cake can be round like a ball.
Cake is just delicious.
By: Allison

Tigers don't have to be orange and black like prairie grass.
Tigers are strong like a giant man.
Tigers can be weak, a bug jumping on a leaf.
Tigers don't have to be wild animals.
Tigers don't have to be graceful like a ballerina.
Tigers are amazing animals.
By: Frankie

Sad doesn't have to be blue like the moonlit sky.
Sad doesn't have to be crying like a college kid leaving home.
Sad doesn't have to be depression and loss of hope.
Sad doesn't have to be losing, like scoring 1 to 8 on a soccer game.
Sad is a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
By: Victory

A puppy doesn't have to be like a vicious wolf.
A puppy doesn't have to be like a scary creature.
A puppy can be nice, playful, and happy.
A puppy doesn't have to be mean, rough, and boring.
A puppy doesn't have to be as big as a lion.
A puppy can be fun, cute, and small.
By: Javon

Ice cream doesn't have to be freezing cold
like the inside of a freezer.
Ice cream doesn't have to be tasty,
like Reese's Pieces melting away in your mouth.
Ice cream can be so sweet you'll probably go crazy for it.
Ice cream doesn't have to be served
in extremely large quantities to be delicious.
Ice cream doesn't have to be a desert
like some people think it is meant for.
Ice cream is a deliciously, frigid treat for our taste buds.
By: Maddie

Mad doesn't have to be yelling like a banshee.
Mad doesn't have to be kicking like an ostrich.
Mad doesn't have to be smoldering or red-hot like flames in your gut.
Mad doesn't have to be permanent.
Mad doesn't have to be forever like a boring old seminar.
By Ben

Excited doesn't have to be jumping around
like my sister winning Jonas Brother tickets.
Excited doesn't even have to be yelling
like you just beat your dad inCandyland.
Excited can be calm, the first day of summer,
knowing it's time to put the pool up.
Excited doesn't have to be smiling on the outside,
like getting new presents on Christmas.
Excited is the feeling of being happy.
By Kyley

Cake doesn't have to be good like the show Spongebob.
Cake doesn't have to be bad like Brussel Sprouts.
Cake can be vanilla or chocolate marble.
Cake doesn't have to be filled with ice cream.
Cake doesn't have to be white like the inside of angel food cake.
Cake is YUMMY.
By:Summer

Sad doesn't have to be crying
like when you get hurt.
Sad doesn't have to be pouting
when you don't get your way.
Sad can be quiet when your bored.
Sad doesn't have to be long term.
Sad doesn't have to be upsetting,
like when you lose a dog.
Sad is a feeling.
By Matthew

Sad doesn't have to be crying,
like when you're at a funeral.
Sad doesn't have to be frowning,
like hearing bad news.
Sad can be pretending you're okay,
hiding how you really feel
or what hurts the most.
Sad doesn't have to be quiet desperation.
Sad doesn't have to be missing someone,
like when your parents are away.
Sad is an emotion no one can control.
By Michelle

Fun doesn't have to be bouncing off the walls
like a kangaroo.
Fun doesn't have to be messing up the whole house
like wild branches.
Fun can be playing outside until dark.
Fun doesn't have to be 20 people
running around the whole town.
Fun doesn't have to be happy,
like performing in a talent show.
Fun is playing all the time.
By: Sadie

Sad doesn't have to be crying
like someone having a really bad day.
Sad doesn't have to be frowning
like someone who has a bad taste in their mouth.
Sad can be quiet,
like someone who is very shy.
Sad doesn't have to be a thing you're afraid to show.
Sad doesn't have to cry or frown
like a really lonely frowning person.
Sad is, or can be, just be a feeling.
By: Claire

Driving doesn't have to be hard,
like driving a school bus.
Driving doesn't have to be nerve-racking,
like going on a scary ride you don't like.
Driving can be slow, steady, and fun.
Driving doesn't have to be something to be scared of.
Driving doesn't have to be scary
like seeing a ghost.
Driving is a great experience.

Salt doesn't have to be small and tiny,
like sand on a sandy beach.
Salt doesn't have to be bitter,
like a ripe, sour lemon.
Salt can be white and still,
the first snow of winter.
Salt doesn't have to be held captive
in a clear glass fortress.
Salt doesn't have to be scarffed down with other food
like a starving pig.
Salt is terrific in other food but terrible by itself.
By: Daymond

Joy doesn't have to be shouting loudly,
like fans at a football game.
Joy doesn't even have to be laughing like a hyena.
Joy can be soft and warm.
Joy doesn't have to be a one time thing.
Joy doesn't have to be laughing out loud.
Joy is what you want it to be.
By: Elijah

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