Poetry Contest WinnersHere are the winners of the May, 2008 poetry contest drawing:
Henking School Name of Poem: Pigs and Noodles It's raining pigs and noodles, And maybe even poodles. Assorted prunes and carrots, And sometimes even parrots.
It's raining pens and pickles,
It's also raining dimes,
It's raining pigs and pens, Colb wins a copy of my CD Kiss The Fish. Good work Colb. Keep reading, writing, and playing with words!
Palmyra Elementary Name of Poem: Bendy Straw You have a straw that is straight. You have a straw that is bendy. Now you have a bendy straw. Wrap it around your cup. Watch your water flow up, up, up. Elizabeth wins a copy of my CD Kiss The Fish. Nice job Elizabeth. Keep those poems coming!
Adult Name of Poem: Spice of Life Not grace of nature Nor foibles of man. Cool of evening - Whatever is cooking in that pan Can serve me on this day.
I am leaving the kitchen
When the world has spice
I must rest on the notion Jean wins a copy of my CD Kiss The Fish. Good work Jean! Now how about all you other parents and teachers out there? Start submitting your poems!
Here are the winners of the April, 2008 poetry contest drawing:
Forest Road School Name of Poem: Poems Go Running Poems go running here and there. Poems, poems, Everywhere!!! So if you go down the street, There is a chance you'll meet, a poem. Think about it, Write it down, Doesn't matter if your in town, Anyone can write a poem. All you need to do, Is think, and write too. Mix up letters on your tongue, Letters you recently ate. Spit 'em out on paper or a plate. Smell it, Spell it, Add it to the plate. It doesn't matter where you are, It won't matter near or far. You with your poem could be a star. Your poem will be GREAT!!!
Name of Poem: I Found Meaning I found meaning In words unspoken, And the places No eye catches. In the shade of a behemoth movement, Watching a life Behind the borders of mind, Without a breath or word A reason to question the air above my head.
How I breathe
Learn from each
Make the road your own.
Here is the winner of the March, 2008 poetry contest drawing:
Laidlaw Elementary School Name of Poem: Falling Apart Today I'm here. Tomorrow I'm there. Right now I'm everywhere. I really think I'm falling apart When I look in the mirror. No face will appear And that is why I think I'm falling apart.
Alton C. Crews Middle School Name of Poem: I'm From "yes" and "no" and "try again" I'm from exactly right or wrong And "it's okay" and "life isn't fair."
I'm from Great-Great Grandmas and Grandpas
I'm from candy and vegetables I'm from "sorry" and "thank you." And last, but not least, I'm from love.
Fiest Elementary School Name of Poem: Moon The moon is the Earth's favorite thing. He loves to spin it around Like a ball on your finger.
Everett School Name of Poem: Dancing Mommy Did you see Mommy last night? Wow, what a sight! There was a contest To see who danced the best. And the winner was... Mommy!
She danced so well,
Here are the winners of the January, 2008 poetry contest drawing:
Cherokee Elementary Name of Poem: Valentine's Day Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Oh how I love Valentine's Day. I get One, Two, Three, Yipee! Then It's over - boo hoo! Fairview Elementary Name of Poem: Penguins Light and fluffy Their blubber is so puffy! Their fur is so cold But they stand so bold To the howling wind Striking them till they are pinned Against each other Staying warm with their mother! Black and white In a blustery plight. Fat and short Making a warm fort. They waddle around The icy ground! Sophie wins a copy of our CD Kiss The Fish. Good work Sophie! Fairview Elementary Name of Poem: New Year Tilting my head At the old calendar And remembering the past months And years, And decades, I feel overjoyed That I can rip it apart to pieces And smaller pieces And even smaller Because this is a new year. Walking downstairs to the feast of joy And staring at the lobster And remembering the fresh taste Of tender meat. Of warm juice. Of happiness. I wish you a happy New Year. And you. And you. And may your Year be a buffet of joy. Maya wins a copy of our CD Kiss The Fish. Good work Maya and happy New Year to you! Ben Franklin School Name of Poem: Poetry in Motion Poetry in motion Mr. Buczinsky was, With his timing and a rhyming and the jiggling that he does. He got our full attention with the dancing bears and apes. I love to listen to his voice, does he have any recorded tapes? The tapping and the clapping, and the body movement too, All made me FEEL the poetry and know just what to do. Give attention to the rhythm, is it bouncy or a stroll? A slide, a swoosh or clippity clap, so soft or very bold? Variety is more interesting, play around and have some fun, Be inspired, not bored and tired, don't quit before your done! Just close your eyes and see your dream, what's closest to your heart? Write descriptive words that show not tell is just one way to start. Express just how you feel inside so others feel what you have to say, Next thing you're writing poetry and it brightens up your day! Susie is the first adult to submit a poem to our contest and that makes me very happy. She wins a copy of our CD Kiss The Fish. I hope you enjoy it Susie! Here are the winners of the December, 2007 poetry contest drawing: Palmyra Elementary Name of Poem: Shooting Stars Are you different? Do you fit in? Well a shooting star gives all a win. Just make a wish upon a shooting star, And your wish it grants near and far. Sing a song about a shooting star and live up to your dream. Things are more than they seem. Just make a wish! Elm Middle School School Name of Poem: Basketball Taking the ball up the court Looking for the open man But he's too short I hear the roar of the fans. Clock running down There's nothing to do I feel my sweat trickling down I call timeout and pretend to tie my shoe. Once the game resumed I didn't hesitate 10 seconds left Fake to my teammate 5 seconds left... I put the ball up The crowd goes silent... Beeeeeeeeeeeeppp!!!!! Swish!!!!!!!! Brandon wins a copy of our poetry book Strange World. Congratulations Brandon! Great job! Here is the winner of the November, 2007 poetry contest drawing: Everett Elementary School Name of Poem: War Some people like war, Some people don't. It's a tragedy When some people die, Even in the moonlight sky. Guns, guns all around Throw them on the ground And go home to your family. And very, very soon, War will be over. Sam wins a copy of our poetry book Strange World. Congratulations Sam! Keep writing! Here is the winner of the October, 2007 poetry contest: Logan Jr. High Name of poem: Dreaming Falling, weightless through the drifting clouds, Angels, birds, carrying me in their wings. The sun breaking free from the blue sky, beautifully gleaming, Just one question to ask myself... Am I only dreaming? Wind, rushing against my cheeks, Droplets of water begin to fall from the sky. Hitting my back like pins, bullets in action, Soaring downward, Falling closer to the ground. I have to know one thing... Am I only dreaming? Gravity taking course, sucking me down like a vacuum, My winged guardians finally let go, flying back to the heavens. I feel the rain nipping my neck as I close my eyes for the moment of truth, I hear my mom call me for breakfast and open my eyes... I was only dreaming! Tyler wins a copy of our poetry book Strange World. Congratulations Tyler! We loved your poem! Here are the winners of the September, 2007 poetry contest: Meadowview Elementary School Name of Poem: Homework Homework, homework. When will I get homework? Uh-oh! I have so much! 8+3, 9+6, 10+3, When will I do it all? Where will I keep it all? I cannot get help! I know! I will do it right away! Misha wins a copy of our poetry book Strange World. Congratulations Misha! Keep 'em coming! W.S. Mount Elementary School Name of Poem: My Uncle's Aunt My uncle's aunt is hiding out Beneath my easy chair. Yes, she's hiding out Without a doubt In my secret lair. My uncle's aunt is hiding out Beneath my easy chair. I can hear her pout And hear her shout. Make her get out of there! It's a horrible place to be. The cushions stained with tea. If she knows what's best Let her not be a pest. Make her get out of there! Maya wins a copy of our poetry book Strange World. Congratulations Maya! Stay poetic! Click here to return back to the Poetry Contest page. Click here to return back to the Home Page. 
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