The Tufts Literacy Corps Poetry Project, 2000-2011

 

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                                                                The Giraffe

                                                            I saw a giraffe

                                                            stand so still

                                                            and so orange

                                                            and so bright.

                                                            I love the way

                                                            they stand.

                                                                        -Kayla

                                                                        Grade 2

 

 

 

 

  

                                                        Listen Winter                                                               

                                                        Listen to the wind
                                                        blowing in my ear
                                                        through the dark,
                                                        cold, windy night,
                                                        The snow blowing
                                                        in your face so hard
                                                        it feels like
                                                        the wind is trying
                                                        to carry you

                                                                    Sheina, Grade 5

 

The Dancer

I do ballet.

      I skip across the floor

the floor wiggles

                                                                                              and the barre breaks.

I brush my feet

      and the world moves.

I smile at the mirror

      and I have a great time.

                                 Karissa, Grade 2