Poetry Project 2009


Miss Overholt's Poetry Page

Triangle Poems

5 W Poems

Number Poems

What To Do If You Are . . . Poems

Snapshot Poems

Triangle Poems

Penguins
Penguins black and white
Penguins are swimming in the cold ocean light.
By Trent

Dogs
Cute and fluffy dogs
The dog is chewing on its bone
By Alina

Horses
Horses galloping
The horses are galloping in the wind.
By Noelle

Diamond
Shiny and sparkling
The diamond shines brightly in the sun.
By Skyler

Raindrop
Wet and cold
Raindrops are wet and cold as they fall.
By Morgan

Tigers
White and fluffy
Tigers are lying quietly in the sun.
By Isabella

Bug
Big bug
The big bug sees the tiny ant!
By Jacob

Puppy
Cute and soft
Puppies are so cute I just want to hug them.
By Hannah

Florida
Hot sunny Florida
Florida is the warmest state in the Southest.
By Sam

Skateboard
The big, fast skateboard
The big, fast skateboard quickly road away.
By Joey

Stanley
White Stanley
Stanley was crying all day.
By Ryan

Penguin
Small and furry
Penguins are sliding on the ice.
By Jonathan

Snake
Slithering and venomous
Snakes are slithering over the ground.
By August

Dolphins
Blue and squeaky
Dolphins are swimming in the cold coral.
By Anais

Patches
Escaping Patches
Patches escapes as fast as lightening
By Caroline

Hamster
Big fluffy hamster
The chewing hamster gnawed at his food.
By Anna

Penguin
Penguin sliding
The penguins slide as the glide.
By Christopher

Mickey
Big and brown
Mickey likes meaty dog chow.
By Madison

Patriots
Loose now
Watch out for the Dolphins coming at you!
By Sebastian

Bucs
Orange and Blue
Letšs go Bucs!
By Ainsley

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5 W Poems

The Speedy Skateboard
By Joey
The speedy skateboard
Sped along the sidewalk
At the edge of the beach
On a sunny Saturday morning
Because it was all tuned up and ready to go


Butterfly
By Caroline
Fluttering Butterfly
Flew around the flowers
In the garden
On a spring morning
Because it was beautiful

Dirty Tigers
By Isabella
Tigers
Took a bath
In his cage
On a very hot day
Because he was dirty

The Brown Bear
By Ryan
Brown Bear
Hunted for food
In the woods
During the spring
To store food for the winter

Easter Bunny
By Skyler
The Easter bunny
Gives eggs out for Easter
Around the world
On Easter Day
Because it is his job

Playing Puppies
By Alina
Puppies
Playing with their friend
In the yard
After lunch
because they want to have fun

Penguins
By Anais
Penguins
Swam through the sea
In the North Pole
On Christmas Day
The penguins were playing

Puppies
By Maddie
Little brown puppies
Running through the toys
In Santašs workshop
On Christmas Eve
Because they want to make friends

A-Rod
By Sebastian
A-Rod
Hit a huge homerun
At Yankee Stadium
One year ago
He wants to be the best

Shark
By Christopher
Hungry shark
Swimming through the sea
In a coral reef
In April
To catch a fish

Shining Sun
By Anna
Sun
Shined so bright
In the sky
In the afternoon
It was daytime

The White Soccer Ball
By Ainsley
The soccer ball
Kicked so high
On the soccer field
At night
I love the sport soccer

The Cute Peeps
By Hannah
The cute Peeps
People eat them
At home, at the park and at school
On Easter Day
Because they're yummy

Swinging Monkey
By August
The swinging monkey
Swinging from branch to branch
In the Congo
In the evening
To get some bananas

The Beautiful White Ponies
By Noelle
The beautiful white ponies
Galloped through the grass
In a beautiful meadow
At the break of dawn
To see the wonderful view

The Wheaton Terrier Puppy
By Morgan
The Wheaton Terrier Puppy
Licked my face
In my backyard
On a spring day
He loves me

The Little Ice Cube
By Jacob
The little ice cube
Melted away
In my backyard
On a sunny morning
It was hot outside

Astronauts
By Trent
Astronauts
Walk on the Moon
In space
On a sparkling night
They wanted to find life

Little Brown Puppies
By Madison
Puppies
Chased me fast
In my backyard
On Saturday
Because I had a tennis ball

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Number Poems

Swim in the pool
I will hang in the hammock
Summer break, school is out
Swim with me in the pool
Bees suck the nectar
Hammocks are so peaceful
Summer break is active
By: Hannah


Holidays are fun today
Hanukah is my favorite
Chinese New Year is fun
Fun
April Fool's
New Year's Cheers
Valentines
By: Morgan


Trick boards are fun
I will skateboard to the skate park
Tony is the best skater
Long boards are big
Vert skating is awesome
Skate parks are best for skateboarding
Stubbards are super small
By: Joey


Fun fireworks
Bright and fun at the beach
Videogames
Summer
Red, white, and blue, no school and hot
Summer is cool in the pool
Beach
By: Jonathan


Bells jingle when Santa comes at night
People to come sing carols
Ornaments
Snowbells ring when I sleep in my bed
Snowbells
Bells on reindeer
Reindeer and Santa come at night
By: Ainsley


Dachshunds are kind and small
The fast Dachshund
The Dachshund barking loudly
The Dachshund is a hunting dog
The Dachshund is a friendly dog
The Dachshund is so fun to have
Dachshunds are cute
By: Jacob


October trees
Halloween
Farms
Piles of colored leaves
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin pie
Pretty roses and daises in the fall
By: Sam


The dog is cute
The dog is cuddly and sleepy
The dog is fun and playful
The dog is fluffy and really fun
The dog is very cute and hairy
Sleepy dog
The dog is cuddly and sleepy
By: Caroline


King fish
Barracuda in the ocean
Fins
The dolphins jumping wildly
Marlin and catfish in the sea
Big barracuda
The sailfish has a big sail
By: Christopher


Dogs run in the summer
Chasing leaves
Spring is a fun season
Leaves fly
Windy beach
Boating and surfing is very fun
Snakes go through the grass in spring
By: Sebastian


Very fast
Sleeping puppies in the yard
Caring
Very fluffy and very sleepy
Playful puppies
On the bed
Dogs are the best
By: Alina


Santa brings presents
Loud bells
Sleigh
Ornaments
The bells jingle when Santa comes
Christmas trees shine brightly
Christmas
By: Skyler


Phone
Play on the computer and Wii
Tunes
Xbox 360 too
Some movies
Rapster and DS
DS light and Game boy
By: August


Horses
Are light brown
Or light black
Horses eat hay
Yummy delicious grains
They like to walk, trot and lope
All of them like to do that
By: Isabella


I make cookies
The Christmas tree shines brightly
I live to open presents
Santa
I put up the star
Christmas is very fun
Reindeer flew by my yellow house
By: Anna


Christmas
Ski down mountains
Skiing is awesome
Santa Claus is so nice
Making snow angels
Chocolate makes me warm
Snow
By: Trent


Playful, fluffy, active hamsters
Active
Slow, fast, cute, sleepy
These are very playful hamsters
Sneaky and fast
They are chubby
The active hamsters are sleepy
By: Madison

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What To Do If You Are . . . Poems

What to Do If You Are the Sun

Shine on all the planets.
Never sleep.
Hotter than lava.
Center of our Solar System.
Most special thing to us.
Gives us light and energy.
By: Skyler


What to Do If You Are Godzilla

Destroy the city.
Step on people.
Climb the Empire State Building.
Pick people up.
Throw cars like a baseball pitcher.
Scare people.
By: August


What to Do If You Are a dog

Give Kisses.
Go for Walks.
Sleep on peoplešs heads.
Wakes up and licks people.
Cuddles up with humans.
Be cute.
By: Noelle


What to Do If You Are a Sock

Go in the washing machine.
Have somebody put their foot in you.
Become dirty.
Smell funny.
Get worn out.
Go to the gym.
By: Jacob


What to Do If You Are a Tiger

Eat steak.
Plays with other tigers.
Little kids like looking at me.
Takes a bath in water.
Uses the bathroom wherever it wants.
Finds me in the zoo and at the circus.
By: Isabella


What to Do If You Are a Paperclip

Holds papers together.
Flexible.
Opens locked doors.
Unbends to make letters and shapes.
Stays stiff.
Shines silver.
By: Ainsley


What to Do If You Are a Sock

People put nose plugs on.
Beats up the toe.
Hires a new sock.
Sometimes feels holey.
Tells the person to stop putting me on.
Hides in good spots.
By: Sebastian


What to Do If You Are a Peep

Sitting in the box.
People eating you.
You're all different colors.
Get smooshed into two pieces.
Watching out for Miss Overholt.
She'll eat you!
By: Caroline


What to Do If You Are a Piece of Pizza
Be topped with ham and pineapple.
Get eaten.
Come from Pizza Hut.
Spin around and fly.
Be tasty.
Have a lot of fans.
By: Christopher


What to Do If You Are a Pickle

Smooshed on the shelf at Publix.
Stuck in a jar or can.
Can't sleep, crunchy and scared.
Green like the grass.
Tastes crunchy and sweet.
Feels bumpy and slimy.
By: Anais


What to Do If You Are a Giant

Chasing kids around the block.
Destroy the Golden Gate Bridge.
Punch a pipsqueak down.
Be beastly.
Be mean.
Be the horror in town.
By: Sam


What to Do If You Are a Pair of Glasses

Help people see.
Work like a magnify glass.
Rest on noses.
Big or small sizes.
Bug-eyed.
Square or rectangular shaped.
By: Madison


What to Do If You Are a Piece of Pizza
Hot and steamy.
Cheese and sauce.
Different types of flavors.
Smelly and greasy.
Fatty and delicious.
Good to eat.
By: Hannah


What to Do If You Are a Skim board

Grinds.
Flip tricks.
Skims over water.
Rides waves.
Ollie.
Crashes into the sand.
By: Joey


What to Do If You Are King Kong

Smash over things.
Slims up the Empire State Building.
Getting shot by the Army.
Lots of hair.
Kills nature.
Gets hurt.
By: Trent


What to Do If You Were Lightening

Shocks things.
Ruins everything in sight.
Attacks the wind.
Eats the sky.
Lights up the clouds.
Scares people.
By: Maddie


What to Do If You Are a Polar Bear

Runs very fast.
Plays in the Arctic wind.
Eats fish.
Swims in cold waters.
Keeps their cubs warm.
Jumps on an iceberg.
Goes to Sleep.
By: Alina


What to Do If You Are a Tiger

Fights bears.
Eats meat.
Gets rid of his enemies.
Scares people.
Kills other animals.
Hunts.
By: Ryan


What to Do If You Were the President

Write checks.
Ride in a limo.
Dresses nice.
Sign papers.
Make speeches.
Make phone calls.
By: Anna


What to Do If You Were Godzilla

Climbs the Empire State Building.
Scares people to death.
Try to find a giant banana.
Hits helicopters.
Eat people.
Strong.
By: Jonathan

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Snapshot Poems

In the washing machine
Getting washed around
It is in a waterslide
It comes out then it dries
You wear it again
The sock is clean and snug around your foot.
By: Jacob



I am sometimes on your mom's hand.
You go to the mall and buy me.
Sometimes I travel down drains.
My home is a cute box.
I am a beautiful diamond ring.
By: Anais


I love to hide behind trees.
I run through leaves.
I have dots all around my body.
I am a fast cheetah.
By: Sebastian


I'm fully grown.
I love people and toys.
I bark if I don't know you.
I am a fluffy dog.
By: Caroline


I am as brown as tree bark.
I have a t-shirt on.
I have big feet and hands.
I am tall.
You see a kangaroo with a t-shirt on.
By: Ryan


You can find me in the wild.
You can find me in the zoo.
I am orange and white.
I am about five feet tall.
I am a tiger.
By: Isabella


There's numbers and words on me.
Seven words are on the top.
It is square or rectangular shaped.
I change every month.
I am a calculator.
By: Morgan


I blast through the air.
I run through the wind.
I make people happy.
I am a roller coaster.
By: Maddie


I see it around in space.
Way up in the sky
Crashing into planets
On fire all the time
Meteors
By: Trent


White powder
Cold like ice
Good for snowball fights
Great for skiing
White and fluffy snow
By: Skyler


It arrives in your mouth.
It brushes your teeth.
Very colorful
Making my teeth clean and shiny
It is a toothbrush.
By: Hannah


I live in plains and fields
I have a mane.
I have four shoes that I can't lose.
I am a horse.
By: Christopher


I am the color of black.
I live in animation.
I am very flexible.
I am the skinniest person ever.
I am a stick figure.
By: Joey


Living in the rainforest
The colors of orange and black
Big
Loud growling
I am a tiger
By: Madison


A lot of hair and very fluffy
Small
Cute
Lovable
I am the class pet, a hamster
By: Ainsley


Slithering across the ground
Over dry, dry ground
Dotted with black dots
Sometimes venomous
Have you ever seen a snake?
By: August


I am the color of brown
I can be strong
I knock over buildings
Trying to find a banana
King-Kong is an interesting creature
By: Jonathan


Chocolate brown in color
Eating bananas
Saying "ooo-ooo-ahah"
Swinging on vines
It's a monkey
By: Anna

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