From Mrs. Moran and the Third Grade Class
Linda Joy Burke, a Poet-in-Residence, spent a couple days
with the third grade. She worked with us to build community, and expand the way
we view the world. As we each played different instruments there was a great
cacophony, but Miss Joy guided us to produce separate rhythms that when
combined sounded beautiful.
From this foundation, Miss Joy taught us that words
work the same way. Sometimes we just have to get our thoughts out, and not
worry about how they sound. Then, with care, gently massage them into poetry
that flows from our experience in the world.
The third grade took what we
learned, and spent time this week writing our own “In My World” poems.
In My World...
By: Kennedy Prescott
In My World...
the car horns are like someone pushing your buttons
to the best of their ability.
The traffic is like a hamster on its wheel
powering your brain.
The sunset is like your brain
shutting down.
The hurtful words are like termites chewing
down your heart.
The people of God are your heart
getting stronger.
And the trees are calm
like God’s angels.
Your family is like your feet
helping you walk further.
Your friends are like your voice
standing up for you.
And God is a sculptor
making us all different.
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