Ode to Clementines

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Oh, have you ever trifled with
a juicy tree treasure?
Oh, have you owned
an orange orb?
Oh, have you conjured
a clementine,
With all its juicy jumble?
The delicate flavors
tango on the tongue,
spraying their
supple sweetness.
Tangy but tart
tree treasure from
the earth—
the Courageous Clementine!

by Jacob, 3rd grade

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By rzayala11, on July 30, 2007 at 5:26 am, under memory, ode, poetry, student, writers in the schools. 3 Comments
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  • Brian  On July 30, 2007 at 4:00 pm
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    I am amazed by the talent in these poems. Jacob is a wonderful writer and so expressive.

  • Tumblewords  On August 2, 2007 at 2:53 pm
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    Jacob must be an ‘old soul’ – his work is a delight!

  • Dick  On August 4, 2007 at 4:15 am
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    There’s a wonderful freshness in the poem free of influence & convention. Jacob will need careful nurturing if education – or rather schooling – is to be prevented from stifling that strong, clear voice.

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