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| Earlier this week, on Field Day. EK is on the left. |
I'm not writing much right now, but the first graders at my school sure are! They are doing a poetry unit, and every time I walk through their classroom, I get to hear a little poetry. Today I'm featuring the work of EK, one of our seven year old poets. Please notice the influence of Langston Hughes' "April Rain Song" in the last line of each of her poems.
"Marshmallows"
Marshmallows are like
a soft comfy pillow.
It makes your mouth
feel like love.
They make me laugh
inside my belly.
You can feel the warmth of fire
after you taste it.
And I love marshmallows.
- EK
"Flowers"
Flowers are like a beautiful butterfly
Their petals are like a velvet pillow.
They are like a fairy house,
Their seeds are as cute as baby hedgehogs,
And I love flowers!
-EK
"Rain"
I can hear the rain
tapping on my shoulder to get my attention
I can hear the rain singing
with the rustling leaves
and the wind,
And I can hear it crying
when it has to let the sun out,
And the sun has a bright juicy smile.
- EK
They're all quite lovely, Carol. I enjoyed her ideas of each topic, but somehow this line touched me: "And I can hear it crying
ReplyDeletewhen it has to let the sun out," Fun to hear about the poetry going on. Miss your posts!
Extraordinary young poet and how fun to see the influence of Langston Hughes in her words! My favorite line - "They (marshmallows) make me laugh inside my belly."
ReplyDeleteLovely! These poems left me with "bright juicy smile"
ReplyDeleteI have a "bright juicy smile" from reading those luscious poems. And I like poems!
ReplyDeleteCarol, I just love the voices of children and EK's Flower poem is just the right one for my Spring's Seeds Gallery. May I use it? http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/05/spring-gallery-invitation.html
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a poem from you as well. Let me know via DM or email, cvarsalona at gmail. Thanks.
Very fun!!
ReplyDeleteWhat talented 1st grade poets! I loved reading their work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I love the rain "tapping on my shoulder to get my attention." She has a delicious way with words!
ReplyDeleteSchool is out and I am finally reading the fun comments about my student's poetry! Thank you, Carol for all of your help and guidance during our poetry unit! You are the best!
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