It’s me over here take a look I’m not the pretty one I’m not the smart one It’s me right here ready to stand tall, ready to make a difference By Katy, 9th grade
Wishing you love, peace, and blankets, Your friends at Writers in the Schools
Light the glittering candles Chant the ancient prayers Spin the colorful dreidels Eat the crunchy latkes Sing a holiday song Remember a Jewish miracle Tear open a hundred gifts! By Sam
Dance like your feet want Dance like the color red Dance like a summer night Dance like hot sauce Dance like you love yourself Dance like your hair’s on fire Dance like there’s no tomorrow Dance like there is a tomorrow and you’ll see me by Ebony, 16
Listen now, Listen to the wind whistling by the window, Listen to the T.V.’s muffled talking swinging out my mom’s room, Listen to the water dripping in the bathroom sink– how quietly it drips, Listen, every now and then the door softly shakes. How annoying that gets. By Javon, 3rd grade
If there is a cat on your head scream If there is a feather in your spaghetti laugh If there are ants in your pants freak out If there is love in your heart pass it on. By Johana, 4th grade
The good news is that my mom bought me new boots, but the bad news is that they didn’t fit me. The good news is that the sun came out, but the bad news is that they didn’t let me go outside. The good news is that my dad has a pretty wallet, but the [...]
2012 Children’s Contest Rules Subject = Adventure The final deadline for entries is March 31, 2012. Children are encouraged to submit their work to Houston-Texas-Online as soon as possible. They will receive 10 extra points if they submit their work prior to December 31, 2011. These extra points will count toward the final judging. Entries will be displayed on [...]
Stand up straight and hold your spot in years. Rain will nourish you. Drink water and soil. Be as huge as you can. Don’t fall down during strong winds and break your long, thin branches. Grow as tall as you can. Be healthy and strong as a house. You are shelter for animals. You can’t [...]
In Houston it almost never snows. You have to be really patient. I don’t recommend you hold your breath unless your name is Houdini. In Houston it almost never snows. But when it does, the city shuts down. An inch makes us crazy. Snow is bigger than the Super Bowl. But don’t hold your breath. [...]
I want to give you flowers so that you are happy. I want you to feel my heart. I would like to give you toys. Some sun to keep you warm. A star so you can sleep calmly and with love. I would especially like to give you my heart. By Jocelyn, 1st grade
I am just sitting here on the slide watching the clouds pass by, thinking of you. I miss your vibrant colored shoes. I miss how your elegant voice said to me, “I love you.” I miss your brown glossy eyes. I miss your loose bangs. I miss how you kept me from danger. I miss [...]
Creative Communication: A Celebration of Today’s Writers chose Writers in the Schools (WITS) student Jasmin Johnson as one of the top 10 4th grade poets in the nation. Three of her poems will be published in an anthology of student writing. Jasmin also will receive a $50 savings bond. For more information about Creative Communication [...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like… holiday madness Moms going crazy Kids out of their minds Dads clueless Some snow mixed with desperation Mistletoe Credit cards It’s beginning…. By Ben, 7th grade
The Renee Duke Youth Award Poetry Contest is sponsored by Poets for Human Rights and Artists in Action International. This year’s youth poetry contest is dedicated to Renee Duke (1927-2011) mother, artist, poet, mentor and life counselor who inspired thousands of people across all walks of life. Entries are being accepted by email until November [...]
