Sonnet 7

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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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.…
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“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…
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“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…
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“The Thief”
The Thief Inspired by the poem “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos WIlliams I have enjoyed The Lindor Chocolates That were very Well hidden In your room And which You were obviously Trying to stash From us While they were melting In my mouth I couldn’t help but…
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“Unregrettable,Yet So Guilty”
Unregrettable,Yet So Guilty Inspired by the poem, “This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have slurped down The last of the “Cotton Candy Frap” from Starbucks That was relaxing So lonely On the kitchen counter Just waiting for someone To guzzle it down And enjoy the sensational…
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“Bacon”
Bacon Inspired by “This is Just To Say”by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last pieces Of bacon That were Next to the glass of milk And which You were definitely Stashing To eat with some pancakes Forgive me They were So juicy and So crunchy By: J. S.,…
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“Lemonade”
Lemonade Inspired by the poem, “This is Just to Say”, By William Carlos Williams  I have gulped down The ice cold lemonade That was sitting Inside the fridge waiting for somebody To scarf down and devour its refreshing flavor And which you were obviously expecting To save For the long,…
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“Pepperoni Pizza”
Pepperoni Pizza Adapted from the poem, “This Is Just To Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last piece of pepperoni pizza That  was on The kitchen counter And which You were surely Expecting For after school Forgive me It was appetizing So soft And so hot by…
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“The Cookie Monster”
The Cookie Monster Inspired by the poem “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last batch Chocolate chip cookies That were in The cupboard And which You were definitely Saving For my nephews They were so chewy Mouth-watering luscious Yet so irresistible And Tasty…
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“Watermelon”
Watermelon Adapted by the poem, “This is Just a Say” by William Carlos William I have consumed The last piece of watermelon That has been Sitting on the kitchen counter And which You were surely Saving For your dad This evening Forgive me It was yummy So sweet And so…
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“The Midnight Snack”
The Midnight Snack Adapted from the poem “This Is Just To Say” by William Carlos Williams I have consumed The last tamale That was in the steamy Hot Pot And which you Were certainly Keeping for a Midnight snack Forgive me for it was Exquisite So tangy and spicy And…
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“The Last Doughnut”
The Last Doughnut Adapted from the poem, “This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last doughnut That was in the box And which You were obviously saving For a snack Forgive me It was so tempting So delish And so exquisite -by I.A., 7th…
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“None for my brother”
None for my brother   inspired by the poem “This is just to say” by william carlos williams I have devoured a greek yogurt that was in the stuffed fridge And Which you were surely saving for  my spoiled brother Forgive me it was eye-balling me it was so creamy…
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“Pepperoni Pizza”
Pepperoni Pizza Inspired by the poem “This is Just to Say”   by William Carlos Williams   I have enjoyed The pizza That was in the hot greasy pan And which You were definitely Saving For Lunch Forgive me It was so appetizing So delicious And so scrumptious                                                                      by E.…
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“So Tempting”
So Tempting Adapted from the poem, ”This is Just to Say”, by William Carlos Williams I have attacked The unicorn-shaped, rainbow colored cookies That were in The plastic bag In the cabinet And which You were unfortunately Keeping For an afternoon snack Forgive me They were so tempting So sweet…
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“Cheesecake”
Cheesecake Adapted from the poem, ”This is Just to Say” , by William Carlos Williams I have devoured The last pieces of oreo cheesecake That were in The refrigerator And which You were certainly Keeping For dessert after dinner Forgive me They were mouth-watering So flavorsome And so sweet -by…
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“Best Lunch”
Best Lunch Inspired by the poem “This is Just to Say” William Carlos Williams             I have enjoyed                 The torta                That was in              The refrigerator                And which          You were obviously                   Storing                 For  lunch              Forgive me       It was delightful              So flavorful             And so warm                                                By D. O., 7th gr. RdV 2013
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“Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Chocolate Chip Cookies Adapted by the poem, “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams   I have scavenged The chocolate chip cookies That were in The toasty warm oven And which You were definitely Eager For a munch Forgive me They were delightful So heavenly And so soft…
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“Inspired by the poem “For My People””
Inspired by the poem, “For My People’, by Margaret Walker This is for my people, strong sporters with gear pads and bruises For my people, who others say are rough and aggressive who others say are weak and can’t play For my people, who are focused and serious who are…
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“Far Away”
Far Away Far away there in the sunshine Are my highest aspirations. Waiting for me to reach them. I may not reach them now But I can look up and see their beauty Believe in them and try to follow where they lead me Whether it is good or bad…
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“THE LAST OF THE PANCAKES”
THE LAST OF THE PANCAKES   INSPIRED FROM THE POEM “THIS IS JUST TO SAY” BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS   I HAVE DEVOURED THE LAST OF THE PANCAKES THAT WERE ON THE COUNTER THOSE HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES WHICH YOU WERE SURELY SAVING FOR THE BABY PLEASE FORGIVE ME THEY…
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“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,…
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