“Strong, Talented”

Strong, Talented Adapted from the poem “For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people, the athletes With their talent And who seek victory. For my people, Who are considered primarily athletic Who are called “jocks”. For my people, Who are leaders Who are preservering. For my people,…

The ocean blue The ocean blue is as wide as you only you are the reason why I say the truth because I love you V.T. 7th grade RdV

Vanilla Ice Cream Adapted from the poem “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams   I have enjoyed The last vanilla ice cream That was in the freezer And which You were obviously Saving For a hot day Forgive me It was delicious So delightful And so sweet…

Sports Based on the poem,”For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people, who play sports with their good attitudes and like kids to play someday in their lives For my people, who are criticized and expected a lot of who are part of the team “that just…

The Wonders of Cheesecake Adapted from the poem “This Is Just To Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last piece of strawberry shortcake cheesecake That was hidden and wrapped with foil Inside the back of the mysterious fridge And which You were probably expecting To hide from…

Bookworm This is for my people who love to read with compassion and imagination For my people who always have their head in a book who are told that we are dumb for wasting our time on reading For my people who enjoy every last word of their book who…

Blueberry Smoothie Adapted from the poem, “This is Just to Say”.by William Carlos Williams I have slurped the last Of the blueberry smoothie That was sitting in The corner of the refrigerator And which you Were definitely Going to drink Today Forgive me It was so cold So creamy so…

For My Intentions Inspired by “This is just to say” by Wiliam Carlos Williams Erika Torres I have devoured The very last pickle That was floating That was drifting In the jar next To the untouched Olives In which You were most likely Saving maybe for School maybe for the…

Crispy Drumstick   Adapted from the poem, “This is Just to Say” By William Carlos Williams   I have consumed The crispy drumstick That was placed in The microwave that is in the kitchen And which You were most likely saving For your dinner tonight with your wife Excuse me…

The Irresistible Hot Cheetos Adapted from the poem, “This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have enjoyed The Hot Cheetos You were hiding In the very very back of the pantry In a bag Behind the cereal boxes And which You were surely Hiding From me So…

Tokyo Adapted from the poem “ This is Just to Say “ by William Carlos Williams I have savored The sushi That was calling from inside your leftovers box And which You were surely Craving For an after school snack Forgive me It was so flavorful So heavenly And so…

Vanilla Ice cream Adapted from the poem, ”This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have enjoyed The last chunk Of vanilla ice cream That was in the freezer And which you were saving For later Forgive me It was so flavorful So delish And so cold By:…

The Taken Rent Money Adapted from the poem this is just to say from William Carlos Williams I have taken The 100 dollar bill That was under your Bed mattress And which you Were certainly going To use for to complete The rent Excuse my mistake I used the money…

“This is For my People Who Lost Somebody” adapted from the poem”This is for my People” from M. Walker This is for my people who lost somebody with the world ahead of them and waiting for their life to become normal again. For my people, who lost a family member…