Each year, the enrichment classes from A.R. Kaufman come to Laurel Creek for a unique outdoor ed. program. This year we did an international trading simulation in the morning, and wrote poetry in the afternoon. Some of the issues raised in the morning popped up in their thoughts later in the day. Here are some of their writings…
Everywhere We Go
Everywhere we go
In the sun in the snow
Buildings taller than we know
There I wonder where did all the nature go?
Every alley every street
Think about the gaining heat
If we don’t do something soon
The environment will go kaboom!
Cars make things croak and choke
How come everyone makes so much smoke!
“This is good not bad”
People saying that makes me sad.
– (Grade 4 student)
Ripples
A ripple starts with a splash,
Or sometimes with a ginormous crash!
Whatever makes this happen though,
Whether it be rain or snow,
It will not stop for eternity.
You might think it is little you see,
But what people say and do,
Could cause trouble from me and you.
Bullfrogs can feel it, geese can see it,
Just like people too,
If you throw a stone in a brook,
And when you stay to take a look,
You then will see,
The calmness disturbed in society.
This can be seen in people too,
The crudeness made by me and you.
So take my advice,
And think twice,
Before you throw a stone.
– By: E. S. (grade 5)
Everyone Sees
Everyone sees a vermin ; I see a living creature.
Everyone sees a weed ; I see a beautiful flower.
Everyone sees an old log ; I see somebody’s home.
Everyone sees a pest ; I see a friend.
I think, ”What is wrong with me?”
No.
What is wrong with Everybody else?
-E.H. (grade 5)
Do You Know Why We’re Cutting You Down?
Do you know why we’re cutting you down?
Because there’s a good use for you in every town
Your trees release oxygen so we can breathe the air
Without you, I don’t how we’d fare
You provide habitats for animals of all shape and size
And for all I know, nature, you’re very wise
That’s why I wonder why we’re tearing you apart
We know that you’re so useful and a work of art
So we shouldn’t be ripping you up and putting roads on top
We should just leave you alone and stop
You’re beautiful just as it is a work of art
So why do we replace you with a track for a go-kart?
This is why I’m so mad at people for not leaving you alone
Because you’re so important and really set the tone
Do you know why we’re cutting you down?
Because there’s a good use for you in every town
– R.H. (grade 5)
Our Precious Earth
Cars everywhere,
Smog fills the city air,
Our trees are chopped down day by day,
Leaving many species in dismay
Polar bears their ice is almost gone,
All because of us doing wrong
Most people don’t really care,
Their too caught up in their affairs
That is why us kids must say,
Why this is wrong in many ways
We need to “Be the change.” like Gandhi said,
Before our earth is grey and dead
Earth is a precious place,
So please make sure it doesn’t go to waste
You won’t regret it I’ll be sure,
So treat earth like a valuable pearl
Z.G. (grade 6)
E’s Amazing poem about hating poems
The sun’s in the sky, there are some birds chirping nearby
And I have to write poetry.
I don’t know why they’re making me try so I just let out a sigh
And write poetry.
I cannot lie, sometimes poetry makes me want to cry,
But I figure I won’t die, so I give it a try
And write poetry.
I watch the birds fly and wonder why poetry is so annoying.
(E. grade 7)
Advice From A Blade of Grass
Be humble
Remember you’re surrounded by others who understand you
