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
When I tasted rain, it tasted like the water we drink when we run a lot on the playground with friends. When I heard the rain, it sounded like coins. It sounded like treasure. When I saw the rain, I saw my reflection. I looked happy. By Jennifer, 2nd grade Photo by Impressions by Lindy [...]
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 [...]
Do I have to be good? Do I have to be nice? Do I have to eat with a napkin in my lap?Do I have to behave? Do I have to talk with difficult words? Do I have to dress nice? Do I have to walk straight? Do I have to obey people? Do I [...]
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
Here’s some news that Writers in the Schools (WITS) students can cheer about. And how great that the First Lady is standing up for poets and poetry! Students, dig deep and discover the poet laureate within you! From Reuters: First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday helped launched a new arts program to pick five student [...]
Songbirds singing Trees waving in the wind The sound of people talking The sound of cars zooming by The smell of freshly cut grass The vision of doves flying overhead You can feel this dream making More and more of itself. by Ty, 4th grade
You said you loved me but now I know to listen to you with my head and not my heart, that muscle that brings me life but also a bunch of trouble. By Desiree, 9th grade
Did you ever want to make an animated movie? Using the Xtranormal Movie Maker, now you can. Simply choose your characters, type out the dialogue, and watch. Have fun!
It is not a thing of the past. This place exists. You can see it, feel it. Paradise is forever. Ready, set, indulge. Live for greatness. Give the world life. by Aryanna, 5th grade
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers recognizes outstanding young poets and is open to high school sophomores and juniors throughout the world. The contest winner receives a full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop. In addition, the winning poem will be published in The Kenyon Review. [...]
