Poem #40

Stories I'm From I am from Wise Old Woman, a woman who is very clever and intellectual, but gets underestimated. I am from The Sniper, a sad, and surprising story that encouraged me to learn about the devastating effects of war. I am from The Outsiders, the character Johnny whose murder made him and Ponyboy run out of town. I am from life collecting things from outer space from the Collecting Team like Gary and his friend. I am from a nail biting book and one willing to risk their lives for freedom from Red Scarf Girl. I am from The Chrysalids with being open-minded and learning when life seems like it's turning. I am from Tomi, Billy, Keath, and The US Army. To not judge a book by its cover, from hiding from the US Army to overcome racism, inequality, and slander. The pages of Under The Blood-Red Sun keep me up at night. Under each book in my To Be Read pile was another book calling my name. A melodic song of joy and sorrow is pulling me to read more

Poem #39

Opposite Poem I love the sweet tastes of bubble tea I dislike the thought of swimming spiders swimming to me I have friends and family that care about me I want a whole pile of slushies My friends say I’m insane My family says I can entertain One day I will fly to space I will never like spiders in a case My favorite foods are Pinnapples, Chocolate, Blueberries I will never eat gooseberries I feel sad when I fail I feel happy when I check my gmail I feel safe when I am at home I feel scared when I’m alone

Poem #38

Animals I Love An Ant ate an apple Bats squeak at night Cats purring like a rumbling tummy Dogs screeching at the moon Elephants spraying water and making it rain cats and dogs Foxs quietly hunt their prey Goats eating everything in sight Horses running into the sunset Ibis’ walking in the shallow water Jumbo shrimps are more giant but still challenging to see Kangaroos jumping in Australia with their Joeys (baby kangaroos) Lions roaring and claiming their name as the king of the jungle Monkeys throwing bananas at animals and then running away Newts wiggling up a tree Octopuses camouflage to hide from their prey Parrots repeating whatever we say Quils showing off the feather on their head Rabbits jump to escape the predators' Snakes slithering in the tall grass ready to strike Tigers roaring at its prey Urials majestically looking into the sky Vultures swooping in to eat the remains of their hunted prey Whales calling out to other animals in the sea Xemas flying of the water like seagulls Yaks keeping warm in the winter with Their furry coat Zebras galloping the intense heat

Poem #37

Alphabet Poem Afternoon’s sun Beats down on the Chrysanthemum and Daffodils. Eventually, the sun Falls beneath the, Ground and High In the sky the stars shine like Jewels. the Keen owl hunts for its prey Late into the Morning. Now the flowers Open and the Porcupine Quiet down to Rest. the Sun rises above The trees. everything Under the sun, like the Vines, Wrens, and Xantus hummingbirds Yawn in the shady Zones

Poem #36

Books I'm From I am from Moby Dick from searching for something new And going on an adventure I am from The Outsiders (inspired, dramatic it encouraged me to Understand before judging) I am from The Chrysalids the character, David, whose kindness Helped the entire group. I am from life stealing books from The Book Thief Liesel and Max. I’m from integrity and the ones willing to be treated fairly. from Under The Blood-Red Sun. I’m from The Landlady with irony and trusting when life seems unpredictable. I’m from the boy, the mom, Laetitia, and the police officers, Discrimination and knowing who you are. From staying strong to overcome a border officer, a few nights in a car, and being on the news. the pages of Borders keeping me up late at night. Under each book on my TBR pile was another book calling my name a wave of interest to pull me into the pages.

Poem #35

Stories I'm From I am from Murphy murphy. From overcoming my fear of plays while trying to do another one. I am from The outsiders. (Scarred, illegal) encouraged me to follow the law and live a good life away from crime I am from War of the wall, the character, Lou, whose defending their wall and captivating it for their community I am from life taking back my countries ruins, from Take back tango Evie and I. I’m from strong willed and the ones willing to remove any blasphemy from the world from the chrysalids. I’m from The princess bride with loyalty and staying by his side when life seems too hard to breathe I’m from Billy weaver, The landlady, and Gregory W. Temple Psychosis and the effect of grief. From the Insidious Nature of Evil. To overcome A surgery, a stitching, and a feeling of death near. the pages of The landlady keeping me up late at night. Under each book on my TBR pile was another book calling my name a booming tenderness to pull me into the pages.

Poem #34

Opposite Poem I Love to Eat a Lot of Foods I Dislike When I can't Sleep at Night, ZZZZ I Have lots of time to learn skills I want more time for sleeping, ZZZZZ My friends say I am dumb, or not the smartest My Family says I am Funny and likable, but not the happiest One day I will graduate from university I will not be in an endless cycle of work and tiredness My favorite foods are noodles, cookies, and steak I’ll never eat sushi I feel sad when I don't have someone I feel happy when I get lots of sleep I feel safe when people around me I feel scared when I’m alone