This document contains a collection of poems written by students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. There are over 30 poems on a variety of topics such as nature, animals, activities, and experiences. The poems range from a few lines to a paragraph and use creative language and imagery to express observations, feelings, and stories. Overall, the document showcases the poetic talents and perspectives of young students.

1. POETRY ANTHOLOGY2010By the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Poets of NFS“If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!”Shel Silverstein

2. RainPouring slowly down,Every drop filled with water, Falling from the clouds.MeghaAThe Wonders of the ShoreBy Grace BI see large waves coming to the shoreline-- I see sand blowing in the wind like a tornado spinning--I see boys riding on a wave the size of a Tsunami-- I see umbrellas slowly swaying back and forth like trees in the wind-- I see crabs wobbling and stumbling to the water like zebras being chased by a Lion-- I see white birds flying through the mist of the ocean, scouting for food-- I see fish as dark as night moving in and out of seaweed --I see small tan-colored shells slowly progressing up the shore like tiny turtles looking for food--I see a huge orange ball of light moving slowly downward into the darkness--But, right now, I simply hear the crystal blue water singing to me.BooksBy John O’BBooks are everywhereBooks are smart So if we read booksWe will be as smart.Ode to ButterO, butter…your smooth silkiness defeats the world in the taste for eternal butterness, your sweetness conquers the evil powers of salt,your squirtableness is amazing when it flies through the air to the beefy, beautiful nostrils of the salt,your fattening abilities break every rule that defies mankind. Butter, you are a new super hero to kids everywhere You got your fame when you defeated the salt by squirting him in the nostril with your squirting abilities You are the heavenly food.~Annie C 1

3. BirdsBirds flying so high,Birds singing so gracefully,Looking beautiful.Elizabeth B5WBy James NJuanTook a plane To his mom’sAt six o’ clockTo have dinnerSoccer FinalsBy NiccoloAMy team winning five to four A player on the other team heads the ball into the netMy teammate and I line up in the center of the field I take a pass from my friendI dribble like a lion chasing its preyFour seconds left I fire a shot!The ball flies like an eagleSo fast that the goalie can’t reach itThat is the gameI feel like I can do anything!DS LiteI went into the store and rushed to the video games department. I got out my money and grabbed an onyx Ds Lite.The color that I wanted.My Dad got me Pokémon Diamond,the game I always wanted.I paid for it and left feeling happy.Jack CA Tritina to SoccerTo play soccer you gotta have funYou have to slide tackleAnd you have to score goals You win by scoring goalsIf you aren’t smiling, you are not having funAnd don’t forget to slide tackle To impress your coach, slide tackleAlways make sure you’re scoring goalsAnd most importantly, have fun When I come off the field, I make sure I had fun, scored goals, and had an amazing slide tackle.~ Jake G2

4. SalmonBy Emma SSadnessHearing my parents cryingI ask in my little baby voice“Why are you crying?”All I hear in my little baby ears is sadness“Is something wrong?” I ask“Where is Sah?”They start crying even moreThen I realize she is gone for good…My first time at Carson’s HouseOn the way to Carson’s house I was waiting in the car thinking about some of the things we would do. I would show him how to beat some levels in Lego Star Wars, go in his pool, and play with his robot shark. When we got there, we did all of the things I thought we would do. I really like his basement. There is a flat screen TV and even a refrigerator. I also like his robot shark. It’s more maneuverable than I thought. I even used it to attack Carson’s dad in the pool.Well now it’s was over and as we were driving home, I thought about all the things we did. And I had a really good time with Carson. Frederick EAliensBy Nick LGreen, SlimyBrain Sucking, UFO Flying, Mind Controlling,Crazy, Destructive, Careless, Brain-deadExtraterrestrialThe CarrotI hold his carrot way up in the air and say, “Here boy! Here boy! Want it?” I tried to throw the carrot in a good direction so I wouldn’t hit anything. The carrot was fake. But when he gets his carrot,he tries to eat it!I hear his squeaker in the carrot go squeak squeakIn the middle of the night!That two-leafed orange carrotWas like his second best friend even though he was a dog.Hannah G3

5. The WindThe wind, so peacefulInvisible, but still feltLightly blowing through.Cole CThe StormBy Cameron WI see the trees blowing aroundI feel the cool breeze blowing in my hair I hear thunder in the far distanceI see the sky turning to grayI feel the rain turning to hailI hear the trees rustling along with the thunderI see the hail beating against the groundI feel the hail like needles pricking me a million timesI hear the hail pitter-pattering on the ground But then it goes away--To reveal a sunny daySo I stay out to playBob By Thomas EBob was a really great guy,But he was a little bit shy,He ate some gum, And choked on his thumb,And that’s how he had to die.Ode to SodaSoda, oh soda how I need you.From your shiny red wrapper to your tall white cap, you make me plead.Without you, the lack of your tastiness makes my head spin.Soda, am I worthy to drink your sweet, carbonated goodness?Oh soda, am I? ~ Nicholas C4

6. A Place in the CloudsI think there’s a place in the clouds somewhere,up in the clean, blue sky.A place with love and hope, and never a tear to cry.A place in the clouds to always try, a place in heaven for us to fly.Charlotte HThe WavesWaves hitting the beach,Huge waves going back and forth,Very peacefully.JP IThe Pen A pen...Feels like doing A+ workLooks like perfected papersSounds like someone correcting a testFeels like finishing a long, boring test, the kind that our teacher would give us.Smells like victory, sweat, and rubber.A pen makes me feel glad.~ Sook-HeeEBio PoemBetsySilly, Happy, Accident-prone, KindSibling of Katie & EmilyLover of turtlesFears blood, bloody things, & poisonous, hairy, or slimy bugsNeeds baking supplies at home at all timesGives food to her turtleWould like to see many fenced-in parks for dogs all across AmericaResident of Newtown BoroughH5

7. GymnasticsBy Elena CFlipping like an acrobat at a circusSpringing backwards like a bouncing ball in reverseStanding on your hands with the world upside downCart-wheeling like an out-of-control spinning wheelRolling backwards and forwardslike a roly poly bugGymnasticsThe SunShining high above, Everyday reflecting,A hot ball of flames.Sean KThe Waterfallby Kyle MFresh from a riverAnd falls down into a lakeLike someone crying PinkI shake it up. Then I twist till it all mixes in. I open the capAnd hold it against my handTo see To See if it is the right shade.I lift up the brush.I lift up the brushWith a dropOf pink polish on the tipAnd coat each finger one by oneAnd carefully, very carefully, I let it dry.My nails are PINK!Kate KHoneybeeBy: Annie MHoneybee! Honeybee!I love you a lot!The honey you make, just can’t be forgot!It sweetens my tea, and makes my bread yummy! Honeybee! Honeybee!You‘re great for my tummy!6

8. Cat # BachBy Abigail YMy cat, Bach, sleepsAll day and all night.She only gets upTo eat like a fright!When she wants to go out,She makes a big ruckus!But, when the door opensShe sits still and looks sluggish!During dinner, she sits by meShe begs for food and looks so sleekI roll my eyes and say, “No!”But, she stays, and I start to shriek!At night, she sleeps so silently on my bed—I hear her breath—it fills my head—I love to sleep with her so muchBut when she snores, my brain goes dead!RecessBy Robert GRecess is fun, It’s really cool,It’s the only fun thing, you do at school,P.E. is fine,Music is O.K. But they don’t compare, to recess everyday! Big DisappointmentI went to an amusement park and saw a lot of rides I wanted to go on. But I was really there to go on one called Leap the DipBig disappointment. But my dad said it was the first rollercoaster ever made so I was instead exited. I had to wait in line literally 2 hours so I could get on. Big disappointment. Once I did it was so boring You go ½ mile an hour And then there’s this 2 inch drop And then it’s over. It was a …Big disappointment!!!!!!!!Ben J7

9. Horseback RidingBy Alyssa MI like to ride--horses are gentle and calm…Especially bigger horses They make me feel more at easeI feel relaxed and flowing with the rhythm of their movementI lose all my worries I lose all my fearsHorseback RidingFriendsFriends help youFriends help me,Friends are specialFriends are greatWe are all together, We live as one We are one big family.Friends help each other,Friends are connectedFriends are the best.By Alice KSportsIt looks fun when you get dirty playingsports. It feels great whenever you getpoints on the scoreboard tohelp your team. It smells like two points, one goal, one touchdown, and one hit. It feels wonderful playing sports.~ Ryan C Horsesby Sophia LHorses, horses, you’re very neat, it tickles my fingersas I give you a treat, You’re fast, awesome, and lots, lots more!What else could a person possibly ask for?Horses, horses, you’re just fineit doesn’t matter what color, shape, or size, The most important thing is…that you’re mine!8

10. Colonial Snowstorm (based on the painting “Snowstorm Mill and Homestead at Springtown”)By Kate BSnow is falling all around usBells are jingling on the snow-covered horses pulling sleighs“Giddyap!” The man on the sleigh urges his horse into the flurries of snow…Trees are swaying in the wind Snow is falling on the roof above my headSilence everywhere…Not a living thing, except the man on the sleigh, the horse and…MeThe man comes into my doorway where I am watching Waiting for him to ask to come in…Sure enough, he comes and asks…“You’re late.”“I know, dearest.”He stresses the word dearest…“Just come in… Father…”5W Poem By Evan BEvanI played hockey on a pondon my birthdayto have funWhite FlowersThe white flowers,Feel light and gentle,Smell like perfume,Look like delicate pieces of cloth,Blowing in the wind,So light,Slowly blowing away,Going…Going…Gone.~ Sarah K Me As a Piano PlayerBy Paige KMy fingers startTo touch the shiningBlack and white keysAs my stomach starts To tingle as my hands begin to shakeWhile people start flashing theirVideo players and cameras At meWhen you shut your eyesTo blinkYou open them up and it’s all over.9

11. SummerBy Jeremy HI can’t wait to get out of this place they call schoolI can’t wait to play games all dayI can’t wait for no homework, especially testsI just can’t wait for no schoolSummer is finally here I can do whatever I wantPlaying soccer and baseball all day long!Ohh! Wait! All my friends are going to camp!I can’t wait for school next yearCrashBy Felix VThere they go,past the finish lineOH!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s a crash!!!! Crash, boom, bang!48 wins! Jimmie Johnson!!!!!!Ode to my Sk8boardOh skateboard, you’re a taste of joy and satisfaction when I ride you,When I ride on you it’s like everything else disappears,When I’m riding you it feels like I’m the king of the world,Oh skateboard, it feels like you and me can accomplish anything together.~ Alex MAir EarI pinch my nose,Take a deep breath,And try to blow out my nose.For some reason It comesOut my ears.Maybe it’s a gift. Maybe not.But for now I have An Air earOwen L10

12. DogsDogs with fur like silk,Smelling good after bathing, Running free outside.Liam MSleepoverBy AnnMarieBNervous when I walked in their houseWill I survive the night?I miss my momI feel waterWarm water running down my cheekI wipe itSo my friend doesn’t see“Nature”By OmeedNTrees sway in the windBirds chirp while gliding through the airThe wind speaks to meIt calms my spirit downThe wonders of nature.Flowers are in blossomThe sun shines on the earthRain covers the sky and soaks everythingA rainbow appears and the cycle restarts.Fudge Dog “Click!”The gate opens only to find Thomo sitting there staring at me.He is sitting on the pale white stepsshaking his black furry butt.“WOOF!”Thomo barks. It echoes far and he follows me into the house.I go upstairs.And lock the doggy gate only to leave Thomo sitting there.ByLefawoMBio Poem Chet Athletic, awesome, tall, smart,Sibling of Katie,Lover of sports,Who fears nothing,Who gives love to his family,Who would like to see Ichiro Suzuki,Resident of NewtownK.11

13. Sports MikeSports, the god of all living thing, king of kings, even legends bow down to you, how I worship you, may you teach me of your ways and may you count me as worthy, O, how I wish I can be like you, the smell of you is greatness, may I play?We All Hang Together(based on the painting “We All Hang Together:) All lined up one by one, We all hang together.Like the Three Musketeers or Peas in a PodWe all hang together.Brother and sister or Family as one We all hang together. By: AnnikaN RainVery cold and wet,Pouring on us from the clouds, very peacefully.Madeline NSummerBy Michael OSummer is hereSchools closing downNever going to bedPlaying games all day and nightEating ice creamSwimming all dayPlaying video gamesThe time flies… Summer is done…Whoa…school …no!!!!A burned-down tree drops a seed as a dove with a leaf in its mouth flies over~ John G12

14. Ode to SportsO sports, I can’t live without you…unless I don’t like your team.O sports, why are you so fun… because I haven’t missed a game yet.O sports, why does there have to be so many of you?O sports, you are so awesome and interesting at the same time.O sports, I’m your biggest fan. ~ HoldynBEverlasting WinterBy Ashley S (based on the painting “Snowstorm Mill and Homestead at Springtown”)Snow is falling Making a white,fluffy blanket Horses are pulling sleighs around town Every step with hardly a sound.Pitter patter… pitter patter …goes their hoovesBrushing the snow as if saying, “Go, go, go!”Dash to the left… swerve to the rightAs the sleigh pushes through the moonlight.Along the way you see children laughingAnimals seeking preyA big gust of wind pushes the snowHoping this day will never go!Rain…BowsBefore every rainbow unfortunately comes rain,Before any love always come pain,Before any fortune always comes a deal, Before any dessert always comes your healthy meal,Before any sunshine comes a cloud,And Before any concert, there always is a crowd.Now why can’t things come in one not two? Now just look it up, that’s something you might have to do.~ MadieL13

15. LightBy Alex SWhen the sky is light I am dark When the sky is dark I am light.When the snow is fallingI am warmWhen the sun is shiningI am cold.When it’s dinnertimeI am fullWhen it’s notI am hungry.I am just the oppositeOf everything Treesby Hannah DIts branches spread out, The green leaves touch me softly, The tears drip down my face. O’ bacon,How you sizzle in your fatty juices,You are the best food there ever was or ever will be,Pigs despise you, but that is because they haven’t tasted your succulent strips of fat and fried meat,My taste buds are sad when my plate is empty,O’ bacon…~Alexander G5WBy Joey FPahoodAte 82 cheeseburgersAt his mom’s houseOn TuesdayBecause he is always hungry.14

16. TigersTigers’ loud roaring, Hearing them from far away,Amazing pouncers.Nick PThe MoonMoon shining bright, Looking beautiful in the sky, Bringing night into day.VirSBio PoemEmilyCaring, Friendly, Fun, Tall,Sibling of Austin Arington,Lover of fashion designing,Who fears poisonous snakes,Who needs to brush her hair,Who gives support to her friends,Who would like to see world peace,Resident of Yardley, PennsylvaniaKWeird Bob By MatteoDBob had sat down on a frog, And then he took a long jog, He slipped on a daisy, and felt very crazy, Oh that weird man named BobSports, the god of all living things,king of kings, even legends bow down to you, how I worship you, may you teach me of your ways and may you count me as worthy, O, how I wish I can be like you, the smell of you is greatness. May I play?~ Mike O’B15

17. A Tritina for PizzaI wait at a pizzeria for my pizza.As it approaches, I can smell the tasty cheese.The pizza is handed to me, and I smell the sauce.The pizza enters my mouth and I taste the zesty sauce.As I am eating I think: I love pizza!As I chew, my taste buds can not resist your tasty cheese.As I start to finish my pizza, I admire the cheese. When I leave the pizzeria, I feel in need of more sauce.As I walk, I feel that I want more pizza.I quickly turn around and run back to the pizzeria because I know that nothing tastes better than cheese, sauce, and of course pizza. ~ Gene NSoccerBy Matthew RSoccer is in my blood,Soccer is a goodSport for meSoccer is a Really good sportSoccer is the Most popular sportSoccer is aGame toPlay when you’re really bored.HoagiesBy Reilly SHoagies! Hoagies!I live on you,Hoagies and grinders Subs, ham and cheese,Hoagies! Hoagies!I live on you,With a slice of tomatoAnd lettuce and cheeseHoagies! Hoagies!I live on you.16

18. My PondBy Ben D Fish swimming like silver bullets darting through the water Ducks diving like submarines Wind whistling like a man with a good tune Water spinning like whirling fireworksGeese honking like cars stuck in a traffic jamMy pondToastI can always boast about eating toast,because toast gives me the most.One time I saw a ghostWhen I was eating toast because I was at the coast of the host of my post.I love when I get the most toast.~ Leo NLimerickby Paul RThere once was a fella named GuyWho went out to get some pieAnd when he didHe slipped on a squidAnd got chased away by a fly.17

19. DJ TritinaYou step on the floor because you hear your song.You see nothing but lights, the ground vibrating with the loud thud of the speaker. You stop because the sound changes from the speaker.Now it’s a different song. The songs change the movement of the lights. Then, a burst of blue and red lights, No more sounds from the speaker, But I wanted one more song. The party’s over. I see the DJ pack the shining lights, the huge speakers, and all the machines that play music. ~ Michael KPopcorn!Pop. Poof. Pop. Pop.My little brother and I looked in the microwave.We had been standing there, on the stool, For FIVE minutes!And finely we heard just,What we had been waiting forBEEP, BEEP, BEEP.I opened the microwave door hurriedly. It.Was time To eatSome POPCORN! Kurt MWhen Bobby Came HomeBy Sofia FWhen Bobby came homeLove was everywhere When Bobby came home Family was thereWhen Bobby came homeHe was too precious to touch When Bobby came home We all love him sooo much18

20. The SkyBy Patrick MBirds chirpingThe sound reminds me of mice scuttling across the floorClouds moving Like cats stalking their preySun burning The heat warms my skin as if I’m standing near an ovenThe Sky Flower PetalsThey’re the color of my cheeks when I’m embarrassed,They look like tufts of pink fur falling down to earth,They feel gentle and soft, they tickle my face,They smell like summer and spring breezes,They’re as hot as the summer sun,Yet they’re as cold as an icicleThey make me feel relaxed,They’re pink petals,Floating in the sun.~ Sophia S19

21. AlmostAfter Kathleen’s soccer game We begged my mom and dad to stop at Pet PlusTo see the puppies. So we did. We got a puppy To go in the gate with us.We got a Shih Tzu.We loved the puppy but we could not get it.When we got in the car I asked my mom why we didn’t get the puppy.She said I do not want to get our first puppy there. I want the whole family to be here.OK.And that was it.Caroline OWho Will I Be?By Erin HWho will I be?Who will I be?Will I be a little dog? Will I be a giant frog?Who will I be? Who will I be? Will I be a clown with his hair upside down?Will I be a book with a cover of a cook?Who will I be? Who will I be?Strawberry LipstickI opened a fresh new pack of lipstickAnd smelled the fake smell of strawberry.I tightened the screw closed to keep them smell inside the case.Later, I opened it again But this time I was going to use it.I smelled it one last and then I put the slanted part on my lipsAnd started to move it all around. I looked in the mirror to see hot pink shiny stuff on my lips.I could still smell the strawberry like smell on me. It wasn’t as strong but it was still there And the hot pink shiny stuff was still there. JordynRBio PoemCateAthletic, Outgoing, interesting, ThoughtfulSibling of JustinLover of PenguinsFears PimplesNeeds Athletics and FoodWho gives Laughter and MemoriesWho would like to see an Underwater HotelResident of Washington CrossingR20

22. 5W Poem by Brian KBrian… me,Running on the sidewalk To my home Because I want to get a drink. Owl DudeDo-do-do! The chimes rang.I suddenly became as quiet as the meditater himself-the little glass owl, Owl dude.Just starring into nothing pastcloset doors, walls, everythinguntil it all turns white.The chimes ring as they fall down.Well owl dude, your meditation’s over.I hate how those chimes always fall down,don’t you owl dude?Hannah BWe Had So Much FunWhen I arrived at the door, Carson greeted me with a smile.Then we went into the play-room,And acted like an imbecile.We played Star Wars™,And Mario Bros™ too,We went nuts in the ball-room,And acted like a kazoo!We bounced the big ball,Until we got tired,We played with the toy light-sabers,And ready, aim, fired!We had ice cream with lunch,And then we played some more,We had so much fun,‘Til someone knocked on the door.“DARN IT!” I yelled.I knew it was my mother.Though we’ll have some other play-date,On a day that’s another.Isabella SPlay DateI was so excited,To be going to Frederick’s houseFor the first time.I raced to the door,And greeted Frederick.I told himWe shouldPlay videogames.We started playing,And we had lots of fun.After the play date,I knew I should come again.Carson S21

23. Who will I be?Who will I be? Who will I be?Will I be a clown with a big nose?Or a fire man with a big hose?Who will I be? Who will I be? Will I be a pirate who steals gold?Or a doctor who heals a cold? Who will I be?Who will I be?Will I be a wizard with a big black wand?Or a lady who lives near a pond?Who will I be?By Jessica SSilence…close enough to touch,Silence surrounds you, pressing towards you,Silence…the word you never hear,Silence…It’s here.~ Belle MThe Smaller Cup“The smaller cup,” Dad saysAs I wait in anticipation for the metal Wild Bill’s Old Fashioned Soda Pop Cup.Finally, the man hands it to us,and I run over to the huge wall of root beer.“Wait!” dad calls.So I tromp back to see what he wants.“Get your hand stamped”, he said. So I did and together we walked over to the great wall of root beer.Dad said that we can get any flavor we want and we can came back as often as we’d like So I stepped forward and got grape.If this is how big the cup is I’ll only drink one serving.But an hour later I was sick on root beer!Mia BThinking of NothingThinking of NothingAs I think of nothingIs that really thinking of nothing?If your thinking of nothing you’re thinking of somethingSo is that really thinking of nothing?Devon W22

24. The SkyThe sky is beautiful and blueand white with its beautiful cloudsThere is nothing better to doThan spend each day just sitting hereStaring at that remarkable sky.By: Brooke AMy Bio Poem StevenAthletic, fast, quiet, kindSibling of Tara, Shannon, Mackenzie, and ErinLover of sportsWho fears getting hit in the face with a soccer ballWho needs a guitarWho gives happinessWho would like to see David Beckam, and a Brazilian soccer gameResident of WarringtonHHeaven in a DogHe is soft.He is like a pillow.He is like heaven. Heaven in a dog.He is Garth.My dog.Forever. JuliannaCThe CreatureBy Cole SThere is a creature in my yardAnd it has lots of spikesI’m not going to go out thereAny time soon.Hot dogsBy Philip BI got a hot dog once it was so goodIt was as juicy like waterThe bun was as warm as a hot sunny dayTopped with ketchup and mustard.WOW THAT SOUNDS GOOD23

25. TreeBy Logan CClimbing on a tree that reaches up to the sky Sticking its branches into the cloudsClimbing up a treePlaying on a tree, moving from branch to branch Getting poked by little branches that are like spearsPlaying on a treeClimbing on a treeClimbing on a tree FlowersFlowers’ scent so sweet,Different colors and names,Making me happy.Mikayla SMy Two Dogs--Cody and D. O. G.By Chris B My dog Cody is small My dog, D. O. G., is bigBut the big dog is afraid of the little oneIf only Cody knew his sizeIf only D. O. G. knew his sizeMy two dogs, Cody and D. O. G.24