AUTUMN POETRY EXERCISE

Last week the students spent some time outside observing their surroundings. Every few minutes we moved to another location to gain a different perspective. Trees, houses, leaves, acorns, and all sorts of objects were studied. Then students created a poem inspired by one of their obeservations. The following are photos of students "observing" and three of the poems inspired by this exercise.

Lost
Searching for something greater
Curious to see what’s to be found
Meandering around
Wondering in incessant circles,
one after another
Its pattern intricate
Its color bright
Looking lonely and friendless
Heading to find new adventure

by Ashley L.

Hidden Spirit
Behind the green covering there’s something there
Who or what is the question to ask
Is it only a spirit or is it an entity?
Hiding behind only a flimsy wall
Dwelling in the attic waiting to be heard or seen
Sooner or later it must come out, lurking in the daylight or
Even in the night
Every day I saunter by to see the cream shutters
Having a colonial flashback, thinking about the history
Having the urge to go explore

I’m waiting to be discovered
Some people see light, others see dull glowing
I have no idea where I am
I want to get out!
If only someone courageous would be brave and see
Only to figure out I’ve been contained all these years

by: Zaira G.

Majestic Tree

Wind softly rustles the majestic tree

It dances and sways gracefully in the autumn breeze
Leaves beg to be free.

Like a spider's long legs in the branches sprawl

Radiating with beautyit stands confident and tall

A sturdy golden wall

Wind softly rustles the majestic tree

Waiting proudly and patiently, wanting to be seen
Lovely as can be.

by: Cassidy Z.