Ode to Summer

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June 26, 2008 by WITS Houston


The warm air.
The bright sun.
The flowers coming from everywhere.
The cold water like ice in the pool.
The shining fish in the water.
The people on boats fishing.
The beach way.
The people splashing in warm water.
The people surfing on the waves-it feels like flying through the air.
The birds flying in the air to their nests tweeting.
People playing.
The smooth wet sand.
The white seagulls.
The animals all around.
Summer is the best season of all.

by Jack, 3rd grade

Category: animal, ode, place, poetry, writers in the schools | Tags: , ,

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8 thoughts on “Ode to Summer”

  1. Melanie-bd says:
    June 26, 2008 at 11:16 am

    This poem is really “summer” at it’s most pure essence. Thank you for sharing such a breezy look at summer.

    love-bd

    Reply
  2. christine says:
    June 26, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    Jack, after reading your poem I’ve decided to leave my computer for a while and see if I can go experience some of the joyful scenes you recreate here.

    Reply
  3. Tumblewords says:
    June 26, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Exactly summer! Nice work!!

    Reply
  4. Sweet Talking Guy.. says:
    June 26, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Cool summer poem Jack! And I love the way you’ve laid it out too.

    Reply
  5. stan ski says:
    June 27, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Summertime and the seaside – it’s what it’s all about!

    Reply
  6. Fishing Savior says:
    July 8, 2008 at 12:31 am

    Love the poem! Makes me want to go out on the waters.

    Reply
  7. Now Poon says:
    February 15, 2010 at 9:39 am

    wow a 3rd grader wrote this??? I love it. You should be really proud of the transformation of creativity applied to writing at that age. Wonderful effort Jack!

    Reply
  8. R.Marler says:
    May 9, 2011 at 7:26 am

    I really like this poem. It really captures the highlights of summer. Plus, you’re only a 3rd grader, & that’s remarkable that you can do that.

    Reply

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