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For My People – CJ (LA7 – Rio del Valle)

For My People – CJ (LA7 – Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired By:Margaret Walker This is for my people, that are Martial Artists with black belts and are proud. For my people, who may get injured but still keep going who practice everyday to get better and better. For my people, who work hard to get to their…
Poetry
For my People – KH (Rio del Valle)
For My People (Inspired by “For My People” poem by Margaret Walker) This is for my people that had to overcome obstacles, with loving words and cherishing one another. For my people, who are known as criminals who are living poor. For my people, who are good in the kitchen…
Poetry
For my People – JT
For My People by: JT Inspired from “For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people who are woman, with long hair, and make up. For my people, who aren’t strong enough, who can’t do anything because they’re  weak. For my people, who are smart and educated, who…
Poetry
For my People – LA7 – (Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired by “For My People” poem by Margaret Walker This is for my people who love shopping, with friends and family and who are loud. For my people, who are talkative and annoying who may be generous and friendly. For my people, who are joyful who are…
Poetry
For My People – D.P. (Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired from “For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people that play football, with the NFL and my football players who play hard. For my people, Who play very dumb and don’t play very good who don’t play very hard and play very good.…
Poetry
Sonnet 21
Sonnet 21 You are the light that makes my day so bright You always make the bad times go away. I wish I could see you all day and night And when I’m not with you my day is grey A day with you is just a paradise If you…
Poetry
Sonnet #7
Sonnet #7 My favorite sport in the world is soccer It is fun to play scrimmages and games To begin you get our cleats from your locker Then you learn all of your team mates names Eleven boys on the field makes a team When you receive the ball, aim…
Poetry
The day we were born
The day we were born we had courage and , our soul was fresh with life and no mistakes. People in life have made regrets , my hand is scar-free yet the people I know have aches . Pain from their body’s being different , wanting to look like others…
Poetry
She makes me feel perfect
She makes me feel perfect when ever Ive waken up from my slumber Once I came home from a hard day of school she hugs me She cooks a decent meal and I always say “Thank you for the splendid meal” I always think of you everywhere I go If…
Poetry
Spring Sonnet 30
Spring Sonnet 30 Flowers are blooming outside in the sun. A perfect day to be in the sunshine, animals taking off their coats for fun. People disturb the forest bu mining, It would be a shame if it was too rain. All fund and games until the day dampens, the…
Poetry
Sonnet 09
Sonnet 09 At night, have you been so sad or frightened? Scared of the nights howl and clinging to light. Running away and not being beckoned. All things see it and as despair or blight. Some say it is the true weakness of all. Humans dream about escaping its giant…
Poetry
Success 5
Success 5 Success is my great achievement, behold. Wealth of a nation is dedication. Upon all our sacrifice is pure gold. Words do not define me, only action. Rid ourselves with pain and be enlighten. My will is my greatest ally in strength. Love and gravity holds us tighten. All…
Poetry
Sonnet 14
Sonnet 14 Hello my name is Javier, so hi, I walk through the wind, and breath in air, The leaves crumble and look like brown hair dye, The trees I see make me go to the fair. The forest is so very green, and pure, But also very dangerous as…
Poetry
Sonnet 3
Sonnet 3 You use to be so smart and really bright. Don’t quit in life for just one little thing. Life was really good and really so bright. If you want happiness life it will bring. So don’t quit on your life it will come soon. So fly fly away…
Poetry
Sonnet 425
Sonnet 425 I see you from the corner of my eyes, Every day I steal a glance of you. There is only love; there is no disguise. Do you ever take a glance of me too? There is something I cannot help but see, That your smile always fills me…
Poetry
Sonnet 31
Sonnet # 31 Wasted my life loving someone untrue. I could not see the lies for I was blind. Betrayed, I walk away to someone new. To start off fresh, I need to cool my mind. Unfaithful, yes you are, I trusted you. My heart burns from the pain you…
Poetry
Sonnet 3
Sonnet 3 Secrets hidden deep with inside of me never to be found tears fall down my eyes. Worries and pressures begging “let me be!” Always fell into believing those lies. Whispers, rumors travel out of my ears mustn’t fall into trap keep being strong. Slowly suffocating by my own…
Poetry
What do you Think of Me?
When our eyes meet, what do you think of me? My mind goes blank when you ask me questions. Friends are what we are and always will be. Embarrassed to ask friends for suggestions, On how to make conversation with you, Because my tongue ties every time we talk. I’ve…
Poetry
Sonnet 20
Sonnet 20 Today is a lovely day to be inside, The wind as a breeze with blue and going threw, Tomorrow will be a lovely day to be outside. Mountains be love it starts to hit something that chew. The flowers are blooming and are colorful green, The next day…
Poetry
Sonnet 7
Sonnet 7 Time after time these feelings arise, My feelings are as calm as the roaming sea Feels better than a summer sunrise Heart over mind is the way I see. I am usually quite shy and I guess you are too I hope for you this isn’t just a…
Poetry
Of a Flower
As a flower opened a warm Spring day, The colors shown brightly. I just wanted to stay. As I sat quietly, I watched the little bud bloom. I felt a burst of happiness. There was nothing that could turn this day to gloom. As I stayed into myself unless, It…
Poetry
“Where did the Last Piece of Strawberry Cheesecake go?”
Where did the Last Piece of Strawberry Cheesecake go? Inspired by the poem,”This is Just to Say,” by William Carlos Williams I have consumed The last wonderful piece of strawberry cheesecake That was within the refrigerator Inside the plastic container Behind the gallon of milk And which You were most…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“Luscious Luxury”
Luscious Luxury     Inspired by the poem, “This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have consumed The in-season berries That were camouflaged With the other Refrigerated delicacies In the early morning Undoubtedly You were Intending on Serving them To you and me Tomorrow for breakfast My apologies…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“Poolside”
Poolside Inspired by the poem, “Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have sipped and gulped The last bit of lemonade That was put into the back fridge Between the eggs and the milk And which You were probably picturing yourself Drinking by the clear waters of the pool…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“No Regrets”
No Regrets Inspired by the poem “This is Just to Say”, by  William Carlos Williams I have savored The ice cream sundae You prepared yourself And hid cleverly in the freezer In the very back covered by The box of chocolate chips waffles As well the box of  frozen pepperoni…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“Cali Life Burritos”
Cali Life Burritos Inspired by the poem ‘’This is Just to say’’ by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The burritos That were in The taco truck And which You were probably Going to sell Forgive me they were so so tasty And so Mexican style by V. T., 7th…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“Those Enchiladas”
Those Enchiladas Adapted from the poem, “This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams    I  have consumed The enchiladas That were on The table And which You were probably Keeping For later Forgive me They were spicy So tasty And so warm – By J.A., 7th gr. RdV…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“Grapes”
Grapes     Inspired by the poem, “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams   I have devoured    The grapes   That were in        The back of the fridge     And which You were expecting        To eat     For a snack     Forgive me They were delightful       So juicy   And so fresh By: J.…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“THE HOT DOG GONE WRONG”
THE HOT DOG GONE WRONG Inspired by the poem, “This is Just to Say”,by William Carlos William I have enjoyed         The last Hot Dog  That was        In the bowl Next to the barbecue And which          You were definitely Looking forward to nibbling on          For an afternoon snack Forgive me        But…
Poetry, Rio Writers
“I Scream For Ice Cream”
I Scream For Ice Cream (Adapted from the poem, “This is Just To Say”) by Williams Carlos Williams I have attacked The heavenly tempting Gallon of ice cream That was concealed in the freezer And which you were Presumably Preserving For dessert My apologies It was so irresistible Scrumptious and…
Poetry, Rio Writers

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