Student poems selected for publication
May 10, 2023
"Sunflowers in Summer," by Jillian; “Response to Madam and The Rent Man” by Anna; and “Friend,” by Kayden will be included in the anthology, “A Celebration of Poets.”
The poetry contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade 9. Students compete within three grade divisions – K-grade 3, grades 4-6, and grades 7-9. Poems must be 21 lines or less on any topic. The top 45-55% are published.
According to the program’s website, “We take pride in the fact that we are selective with our entries. We reject more entries than we accept to be published. Our objective is to make it an honor to be selected for the anthology.”
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Response to Madam and The Rent Man
~ Anna Barefoot, grade 7
I walked up to the next lady's door
I sighed in disappointment
As I had to hand her the bill
The lady was poor
for I had already knocked on the door
She said "what can I do for you"
as she was putting on ointment
I said you need to pay this rent
"But this place is a dent"
I understand Ma'am
but the land lord is a scam
"Listen young boy"
"This place is a dump
There is no water to run
All I have is a stump
and this is all a pun!"
Sunflowers in summer
~ Jillian Torres, grade 7
Oh how I love you sunflowers in summer
When you leave it's such a bummer
You brighten the mood in a quick beat
The feeling you give me I cannot repeat
You are like sunshine on a rainy day
You make me feel some kind of way
When you bloom I know where I will be
Right next to you and you next to me
There are fields waiting for you
My mood with you is never blue
You always calm me down
I love you so much you make me loud
Oh how I love you sunflowers in the summer
Friend
~ Kayden Dunkin, grade 7
At the age of three
I was diagnosed with CMT.
A disease that made me unable to walk.
It has never prevented me from being able to talk.
Not being able to play soccer or ride a bike
Not being able to kick a spike.
Feeling left out all the time
I give up trying overtime.
Then about three years ago
Three friends made my happiness overflow.
They helped me find my rainbow.
And finally, my sadness let go
Friends are here, friends are there,
And friends are everywhere.
''I'm unique'' I say out loud
And I could not ever be more proud."
I am me you are you
I can do everything you can do.