not the artificial ray, but

the special kind of beam

that lets me know you are

something special.

I feel the warmth

in your embrace, upon my skin,

not the kind of touch that

leaves me empty within...

I sense the truth

in your shapes, that

meander across the sky,

not the lies I keep

bottled in my heart.

I wish to be free,

like you.

Peaceful day today
A whole, family dances
lingering by the waves

        Fresh,Bright

        Ray of light

Growing,swaying,eating,resting

        Full of pollen

        White,yellow

          Flower

7th Graders poems

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ithqMchP0Ax6cjnRwgsr1_OTKpCq8R6cXdwru0IGq1k/edit?usp=sharing

Roses Red like blood

Thorns sharp but, beauty prevails

Fragrance fills the air

NAME:  Tiffany Erin Mc Donnell

TITLE:  Where I Come From 

I am from Dr. Pepper.

From Fiji Water and Smart.

I am from the hustle and bustle of Boston Proper.

Fast, wild, and serious; heart palpitations are frequent.

I am from hyacinths, lilac bushes, and cherry trees.

Their intense perfume scent rests inside my nose.

I am from Waglia and strength. St. Patty’s Day and stubbornness.

I am from Jennie and Cynthia, with flashes of Mark.

I am from the relentlessness and propensity to succeed and survive.

I am from “don’t start it, but finish it!” and “what does not kill you, makes you stronger.”

I am from the Unnamed Arts and Elemental Spiritualism. My Jesus, My Buddha, My Quan Yin and Kali Ma, Lakshmi. Mary, Mother of God. St. Bridget, St. Anthony; Noah, David. Aho. 

I am from Middlesex and Suffolk Counties

Perogies and Potatoes, Corn Beef and Cabbage.

From Kitty’s affair with Rudolph Valentino.

The Boston Girlfriend of Lucky Lucciano.

From my Mother’s hope chest to every single property we owned and lived in. From soil to basements to attics and closets. From storage facilities to boxes and flames inbetween. 

This is an example I created to show my students. I do a coming of age/identity unit; George Ella Lyons' WHERE I AM FROM is an example I use. The best part is when I receive 100% participation from my ELL's/EB's.

Oh, how wonderful

How you have grown

How you have shown how smart

and thoughtful you are.

Oh, how good

and great you are,

look how far you have come.

Oh me oh my!

How wonderful you are. :)

- Rae F.

Complimented by the sunrise

Fluffy white clouds

Non-existent on this clear day

The light glimmers off every smooth surface

Blinding the world that is in awe

Fierce cold winds

Traveling, bending

Depending on the place

Trees sway and birds play

Above our heads

The sky goes dark

With glittering stars

Mr.Moon comes out

Smiling at the peaceful place below him

Casting a dim light on the sleeping city

Now it's his turn to shine

Soon Ms.Sun will rise again

And then the opposite.

I can hear trees waving back and forth

Hear

I can hear the birds chirping singing in my ear

Hear

I can hear the grass shake with intent

Hear

i can hear the planes fly, fly away and never come back

See

I can see the trees being held back imprisoned trapped forever

That first drink of cool

water after a 

workout.

A fresh warm roll with just

the right amount of melted

butter.

Honey soothing a sore dry

throat when you’re

sick.

The gooey softness of a perfect

chocolate chip

cookie.

Your favorite pie

surrounded by your favorite

people.

nature is everywhere you go.

everything that lives and grows

is nature.

animals

big and small

nature is plants that grow so tall.

nature is beautiful in every way

Wonderful,Exciting

and needs our care.

so listen, learn and do your part to keep

nature beautiful forever.

IS NOT DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE,

IF WE ALL REALIZE

THAT IT IS OUR GREAT HOME.

LET'S KEEP THE AIR CLEAN, ALSO

THE SOIL AND THE WATER,

LET'S CONSERVE OUR FLORA

AND PRESERVE THE FAUNA.

No on can be happy without live with animals

Animals provide us with food and fiber

Some animals like humans and some of them they don't

Animals are helpful for us and they increase a lots in our live

Like: Opportunities to exercise and some

People love to stay near animals cause are helpful

Pets are very important because they can be able to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage and playful

This is why animals are very important in our live.

The sun it out

I look at flowers

it smells wonderful

to be outside

Me gusta el sol

Me calma la mente

me gustan las flores

rojas, amarillas y azules

La belleza del dia

you ever been in love"?

and I said "yes"..

I am in love with the

earth

and life itself

I am in love with

how the sun sets and rises

again each and everyday

I am in love with beautiful ocean

that wash over me like a wave

of contentedness

I am in love with the giant Mountains that

I can stand on to scream

all my problems away and

I am in love with wined

that carries them astray

-em.

ኣብ ፍቕሪ ኔርካ ትፈልጥ"?

ኣነ ድማ "እወ" በልኩ።

ኣነ ምስቶም...

መሬት

ከምኡ’ውን ህይወት ንባዕላ

ከመይ ጌረ እቲ...

ጸሓይ ዓሪባ መሊሳ ትበርቕ

ነፍሲ ወከፍን መዓልታዊን እዩ።

ኣነ ኣብ ፍቕሪ ጽቡቕ ውቅያኖስ እየ ንሱ

ከም ዌቭ ኣብ ልዕለይ ተሓጸቡ።

ናይ contentnes

ኣነ ምስቶም...

ግዙፋት ኣኽራናት

ኣብ ልዕሊኡ ደው ክብል ዝኽእል

ኩሉ ጸገማተይ ኣውያት

ርሒቑን...

ኣነ ኣብ ፍቕሪ እየ ዘለኹ

ወይኒ ዝስከሞም ስሕተት እዩ።

En tus bosques se esconde la diversidad De colores, aromas y vida en plenitud Pájaros que revolotean en libertad Mariposas que danzan con la brisa en la claridad

Tus playas de arena blanca y aguas cristalinas Son un regalo divino que la naturaleza nos brinda Corales y peces de colores danzan en armonía Bajo el sol radiante que nos llena de energía

Oh Honduras, joya de Centroamérica Que en cada rincón nos muestra su belleza Cuidemos con amor y respeto este tesoro Para que perdure por siempre en todo su esplendor.

con sus raíces en la tirra,

con sus hojas al viento

en un ciclo de vida florecen.

En ella se nutren los sueños,
de aquellos que aman y respetan,
su sabiduría y su generosidad.
En cada árbol, flor y animal presente,

la tierra se revela en su esplendor,
mostrando su belleza y su poder.
Y en cada paso que damos sobre ella,
sentimos su pulso latiendo en nuestro ser.

La tierra nos enseña a ser humildes,
a cuidar y proteger su fragilidad.
Ella nos da sustento y nos da abrigo,
es nuestro hogar, nuestro lugar de origen.

Por eso, amemos a nuestra madre tierra,
cuidémosla como a un tesoro sagrado.
Pues en sus manos está nuestro destino,
y en su regazo encontramos nuestro refugio.

The Earth, our precious gem, A living, breathing organism, We must nurture and cherish her, For she is our one true mother.

From the mountains to the seas, The Earth is full of mysteries, We must learn to live in harmony, For she is our only sanctuary.

The Earth, our sacred ground, Where life and love are found, We must tread lightly and with care, For she is all we have to spare.

con montañas majestuosas,

y ríos cristalinos que cantan,

la melodía de la naturaleza.

Cuidemos de este tesoro preciado,

que nos da vida y sustento,

respetemos su equilibrio y armonía,

porque la tierra merece nuestro amor eterno.

Att: Reiner C.

Ademas de nuestra casa,

habitamos otro hogar,

es mas grande pero de este

no nos podemos mudar

Esta casa es compartida ,

con gente, plantas ,animales

montañas , desiertos ,selvas

lagos, ríos ,tambien mares

Es la tierra la que nos da

alimento ,aire y abrigo

el, agua para tomar

y la ropa para vestirnos .

Por eso es deber de todos

cuidarla y protegerla

porque no tenemos otro

tesoro como la tierra .❣️🌎

Your forests green and skies so blue Fill our hearts with wonder true Birds soaring high, creatures of land and sea A constant source of beauty for you and me

But we have not treated you with care We've polluted your air, water, and soil bare We've cut down trees and destroyed habitats Forgotten that we are merely Earth's humble guests

Yet still you give, still you provide Your resilience gives us hope to abide Let us learn to cherish and protect To give back to you, our Earth, with respect

For you are our home, our Mother dear Let us cherish you and hold you near So that future generations may see The beauty of Earth, for eternity.

Donde nada se interpone, donde nada se riega 

Y aunque intento desconfiar de tu esperanza 

Sigo consciente acerca de lo que pasa 

Aunque te maltraten sigues con nosotros 

Sin esperar nada a cambio, sin dejarnos solos 

Agradezco tu cariño y el amor que nos has dado 

Por todas las noches que me has acompañado 

Un hogar no es hogar sin el amor que lo cosecha 

La Tierra no es mi tierra sin su fauna y ecosistema 

Quiero seguir aqui, viviendo a tu lado 

Tu, mi Tierra, nunca me has defraudado 

From the tallest mountain to the deepest sea, Earth's landscapes are a sight to behold, With forests, deserts, and plains so free, A tapestry of colors, stories untold.

The whispers of the wind among the trees, The melody of flowing rivers and streams, The sunsets painting the sky with ease, Earth is a place of beauty beyond our dreams.

But we must remember, this Earth is our home, To preserve and protect for generations to come, To live in harmony, not to roam, And cherish the wonders of this precious sum.

Let us be mindful of every step we take, And treat the Earth with kindness and care, For it is our responsibility to make, A world where all life can thrive and share.

So let us stand together, hand in hand, And make a promise to protect and preserve, This precious planet, our dear homeland, For the Earth, our Mother, we will always serve.

Oh, Earth, with your mountains so high, And your valleys so deep, Your beauty never fails to captivate, As I walk upon your land, I can't help but weep.

The colors of your flora and fauna, So vibrant and bright, Everywhere I look, there's a stunning panorama, A symphony of life, a true delight.

Oh, Earth, you are a masterpiece, A work of art divine, Though sometimes you may be at peace, Other times you rage and shine.

But through it all, you remain steadfast, A guardian of life and love, Forever enduring, forever vast, A true wonder from above.

2. The Song of the Earth

Listen closely, my dear friend, To the song of the Earth, A melody that will never end, A tale of death and birth.

From the rustle of the leaves, To the roaring of the seas, Every sound, every breeze, Is a part of nature's symphony.

The Earth sings a song of peace, Of unity and harmony, A tune that will never cease, A reminder of our shared humanity.

So let us listen and learn, From the song of the Earth, And in return, Let us protect and preserve its worth.

with majestic mountains,

and crystalline rivers that sing,

the melody of nature.

Let's take care of this precious treasure,

that gives us life and sustenance,

let's respect its balance and harmony,

because the earth deserves our eternal love.

Att: Reiner C.

hogar de vida y amor,

donde el sol nos alumbra

y la luna nos da calor.

En tus campos florecen

mil colores y sabores,

somos hijos de la tierra

y en ella encontramos amores.

Att: Kathia

Your grass and your floor 

I love all of you 

Your sea and your sky 

I don't wanna cry 

Because I'm happy today 

I need see you again 

And tell you why 

I feel in love that night 

Agua de lluvia cantarina, que te metes en los ojos, y asi verso, aire, tierra y fuego... y agua con sangre, que da contorno, a los seres vivos y sus sombras.

De que me enorgullezco? no es nuevo mi canto, lo que cantaron mis abuelos, eso es lo nuevo que canto, de su muerte vivo mi vida, compuesta de pa y poesia.

A sight that fills my heart with cheer

I gaze up high with wonder deep

At the beauty that I cannot keep

Its colors shine with charm.

Under the sun, its beauty blooms,

In every corner you can feel its charm.

The land of Fort Worth is life,

with its fields and its beloved light.

In every step, in every look,

Its eternal magic never goes out.

Att: Kathia

En sus montañas y valles encontramos paz Y en sus campos florecen mil colores La naturaleza nos enseña a ser humildes Y a valorar cada ser vivo que en ella convive

El sol brilla en el cielo azul Y la luna ilumina la noche oscura Las estrellas brillan con su luz Recordándonos la grandeza de la naturaleza pura

Las aves cantan melodías en el aire Y los árboles bailan con el viento En cada rincón de la tierra la naturaleza nos sorprende Con su magia y su eterno aliento

Así que cuidemos de esta madre tierra Y respetemos cada ser viviente Porque la naturaleza es nuestra vida Y debemos protegerla eternamente.

It gives us landscapes that take away the pain,

Let's take care of this treasure with love and respect,

so that it always gives us this beautiful wind.

La persona no tiene conciencia sin ojos sin corazón solo piensa en vivir bien, con la producción de la tierra.

Lluvias y terremotos, hambre y sufrimiento aumenta cada día, se olvidaron de ti, madre mía.

A sight that fills my heart with cheer

I gaze up high with wonder deep

At the beauty that I cannot keep

I am the Earth

And the Earth is me.

Each blade of grass,

Each honey tree,

Each bit of mud, And stick and stone Is blood and muscle,

Skin and bone.

And just as I

Need every bit Of me to make

My body fit,

So Earth needs

Grass and stone and tree

And things that grow here

Naturally.

That's why we

Celebrate this day.

That's why across The world we say:

As long as life,

As dear, as free, I am the Earth And the Earth is me.

nunca le importo si es de colores como el color de una rosa

Tunaishi katika hii dunia tukiwa watu wengi

Akuna mutu yeyote aliye jiumba ama aliye jileta katika hii dunia

Katika hii dunia kuna vitu vingi vyakuvutiya watu nakunavitu vingine visivyo vutiya watu

Mungu ametupa kila kitu ila ameona hasiweze kutafanya tulingane sisiwote basi akawafanya wamoja wawe juu nawengine wawe chini yani matajiri namaskini

Minyama niviumbe ambavyo vimeenza kuishi apa duniani kabla yamwadamu kuja hapa ulimwenguni

Minyama nikama sisi wanadamu kwasbabu kunaminyama ambazo zinaweza zika fanya vitun kama sis wanadamu

Basi mungu akaamuwa kutupa sisi wanadamu akili yakuvijuwa vibaya na vizuri vilivyomo apa duniani.

Sus hojas verdes bailan con el viento, sus mazorcas doradas brillan al sol, símbolo de nuestra cultura y sustento, orgullo de nuestra tierra y tradición.

En las manos de las mujeres se moldea, en las ollas de las abuelas se cocina, del campo a la mesa, en cada jornada, el maíz nos une y nos da alegría.

Con él se hacen tortillas y tamales, se preparan atoles y esquites, recordando a nuestros ancestros camales, honrando sus enseñanzas y sus ritos.

Oh maíz, regalo divino de la tierra, gracias por nutrirnos y darnos vida, te honramos con amor y con sincera, gratitud por tu generosidad infinita.

—Micah Johnson student from Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy 7th grade.

And they are polluting the waters like seas and rivers, marrying the animals and extinct them. They are the organs of our planet like the blood, the stomach and even the heart of our planet Earth, and without those organs you cannot live, it would be like facing death without defense, without water and without food. With a big change in this we can face death, taking care of the forests, waters and animals.

y estan, contaminadon las aguas como mares y rios, casando los animales y estinguiendolos . Ellos son los arganos de nuestro planeta como la sangre, el estomago y mas el corazon de nuestro planeta tierra, y sin esos organos no se puede vivir, seria como enfrentarte a la muerte sin defensa, sin agua y sin alimetos. Con un gran cambio de esto nos podremos enfrentar a la muerte, cuidando los bosques, aguas y animales.

 Cuidemos la tierra con la misma calma, paz y amor que nos brinda, cuidemos a quien nos dio la vida y nos enseña lo bella de esta en cada árbol, flor, o animal.

"London" by LJ

From the great River

the dark streak

cuts thru the busy

isle full of angles

as the habitants

wave their flags in pride

of their isle full angles

and to the dark rushing streak

all from the great river

Oh, Rio how I love You better than anything on Earth

Along with swimming in the Ocean and eating your food

Oh city that I love

Your so clean and so beautiful  

You are excited to explore the Amazon

Oh bright colors 

Oh, bright colors you are all around me, in the flowers, and the birds.

You are even better than the Mona Lisa 

Winter has no snow,

When you are in the desert.

Enjoy the sunshine!

La vida es un suspiro,

pero en un suspiro,

caben tantas caricias,

tantos te extraño,

tantos recuerdos,

tantas lagrimas,

tantos sueños,

y tantos momentos que pasar con las personas que amas.

close each other

i feel the breeze

around our arms

to mix the shadows

in the air

to kiss

to embrace

to be

green. brown

in love. 💖

con tus paisajes de encanto y placer,

donde el sol brilla con resplandor

te llevo en el corazón con honor.

Fort Worth rises with its charm and its warmth

Among the streets full of life

laughter is heard with friends and family.

con tus paisajes de encanto y placer,

donde el sol brilla con resplandor

te llevo en el corazón con honor.

When kids a parents enjoy time together

where the fun meets the eye

kids can be playing for hours

while parents can be sitting back

kids play rough in the charted waters

parents get a kick for a enjoy

so the beach can be a big opportunity

fun days and nights why don't you come a join me

hearts beating

interlinked

everything interlinked

all living

no life lesser than the other

all living for the first time

all living

all interlinked

es algo mas que nuestro hogar

Conservemos la naturaleza y su gran inmensidad

mantengamos limpio el aire, y el agua por igual

Para poder conservarla por 1000 años mas

It's more than just our home

let's conserve nature and its great immensity

Let's keep the air and water clean alike

to be able to preserve it for 1000 more years.

I love Afghanistan, Afghanistan is very beautiful. Afghanistan has beautiful flowers and good food, beautiful mountains and good people.🇦🇫🫡 Fort Worth, TX

من افغانستان را دوست دارم، افغانستان بسیار زیباست. افغانستان گل های زیبا و غذاهای خوب دارد، کوه های قشنگ دارد و مردم خوب دارد.🇦🇫🫡

I like nature

It helps me focus

In Life

And my friend

The bird

In the sky

Helps me remember

Family that died

And watching over me

The tulip is a source of happens and a pretty source of power. A great source of smell and vibrant colors.

When I look

at the sky

I light up

And smile

Thought of a

Good day

Is always a

Pile of smiles

When I look at the pine trees

I see a bird.

I see the bright sun.

I see a fence.

I think in my head that I'm going to have a good day.

I have a smile on my face.

The great crow up there

In the tree

Sitting patiently waiting

Looking out to find something.

Better than a present

Better than a friend

Instead, a smile within.

It looks like the sun.

It looks like my grandma and my dog are holding my hand.

Proud and tall

Wise and bueatiful

Holding secrets from it's long existance

Yet Majestic dosen't meen safe

A threat not a bluff or trick

That this Tree might perish

At the hands of humans

The problem is found

Right in the mirror

And the only way to stop it...

Is to make a choice

A simple yes or no

To do something about this

Or just let it go

so many animals beautiful and birght

crossing streets with out a fright

note from auther:I do not live in florida

tall and beautiful and bright

I wonder what they see

what could it be

the rain on our hands

the rain all around in portland oregon

how did the first flower bloom

why is the grass green

do people know l don't know

Send feedback

Side panels.

Snowflakes fall gently

To the cold, white, snowy ground

It is winter time

Winter is so cold

You can freeze to frost bite, burr!

Winter is so bad

I love flowers, yes

They are oh so pretty, yes

Flowers are so good

In Spring there are bugs

Bees can sting you very hard

Be careful in Spring

Leaves will fall to wind

In the wind the leaves will spin

Then they will fall down

Autumn leaves fall slow

All the way down to the ground

In Spring and Autumn

In Spring there are bugs

Bees can sting you very hard

Be polite to bees