Grandma There’s light in life, but mine was off forever. I only could see darkness. The scent of my grandma’s love sizzled away. More than twenty miles up into the clouds… black, gray darkness. In my mind There were big, bumpy thoughts. The sky looked like a blackboard with my grandma up there… somewhere. There’s light and life and mine was off. Written by Annie
She Was the One She was the one who kept me warm The one who helped me when I was down She was the one who got me through things I couldn’t get through alone. She was the one who had a relationship with me that no one else could. The one who sang to me when I needed it most.
Then one day‌
A black hole of sadness took her away. She was the one who kept me warm. Written by Charlie
My Grandma Some people just see clouds as clouds But I see them as my grandmother and me. I see my grandmother and me on a hill Looking up at the sun and sooner or later I knew that that sun would burn out And when it did‌ My grandma did too.
Written Brendan.
Gone Gone‌ A blackboard That makes an eclipse Over hope. But what breaks through, may be a battle That shimmering darkness Never wins.
Written by Owen
Angel A girl. A white girl. She’s like… sun, gems, rubies, crystals… Power. Now no power. Now rock. Stone. Nothing on the ground. But… High, Higher, By the sun, She is power. Alive. A girl, A white girl. Written by Cameron
Fall Verses Winter
Fall’s bright colored leaves, Fall’s freezing wind, Fall’s burning red grass, Winter sneaks in… and covers the land with a white curtain.
Written by Aislinn
Grandma She was the one Who rocked me to sleep. She gave me candy whenever I wanted. She loved me… Every day. But then… An eagle swooped down. She’s gone. My heart cracks into pieces. Tears trickle down my cheeks. She was the one. Written by Jack. H.
Vermont Birds chirping Children tubing Heart bouncing Kids laughing Fish swimming Sky opening I love Vermont Written by Gavin
Hope Hope is like a crystal Life starts out rough Then it grows soft Shining in the warm soft length of the sun But only I see What could be inside of me And this is my little secret Written by Temmi
Nature’s Word Poem I heard a voice Chiming in my window I asked my mom, “Will nature’s word ever come back?” She said, “As long as you can believe.” I grip onto my soul as if I was climbing a cliff, but all I know is Grandma’s word finally hit me in my soul.
Written by Temmi
Love Like floating in a cloud Like spinning‌ Not able to stop Until one day It stops spinning. My sun burned out. Darkness surrounds me. And all in the past Is gone now Never to be found Like floating in a cloud. Written by Kate
We’re a Team My grandpa and I we’re a team. Together we could do anything. We could find the solution To any problem… The answer to any situation. My grandpa and I We’re a team. Together we could find out anything… Any answer. Any solution. We’re a team and nothing could ever change that. Writtten by Charlie
He and I He and I were the best of pals He was my savoir I was his. Together we had… Good times, bad times and funny ones too. He and I were the best of pals. I helped him And he helped me. Then darkness started chasing us We didn’t get through it together Because the next thing I knew… He was gone. He and I were the best of pals. Written by Charlie
Crack of Hope Storm Gray clouds cover the sky But lightening Looks like a crack That you could reach in to save have him. Written by Max
A Shining Star I have seen a shining star. Not just one One that reminds me that love is not just‌ Hope and spirit It’s something that comes from your heart Written by Annie
The Voice That Can’t Stop Whispering I have heard a voice banging in my head. I heard a voice whistling in the trees. I have heard a voice… one that can’t stop whispering right beside me. I can’t stop hearing that voice. It’s like a song, the hope and happiness. helps me get along. It’s sweeter than an apple tart. Yes, it’s breezier than the trees. Yes, I love it. I love it no matter what it brings to me. Written by Annie
Life is Like a Book of Poems Life is like‌ A book of poems Where pages turn As years pass by.
As new poems Are written And new Subjects are printed The earth will never Fade away.
Written by Ryan
Depressing Move Sometimes I remember when darkness took the light away one day.
The scent of no newness filled the air.
The depressing last grip and word of him‌ how he just flew away forever. I will always remember that day.
Written by Ryan
Heart Breaking Sadness
I’ll tell you about Heartbreaking sadness. It’s when a poem crinkles up And goes away forever.
No person could fix it. So unfixable, So undoable, Like you threw it away Forever.
Written by Ryan
Spring
Spring is like a bowl of sweetness and kindness. Bees buzzing, Butterflies fluttering, Flowers jumping out of the Earth’s blanket.
Spring is here!
Written by Tara
Mama Mary
Mama Mary In a hard, brick stone. No, she’s up in the twinkling little light. Soon that star‌ I will be in soon. And we will hold hands And I could hear her laughter And she could hear mine.
I wish she was with me again.
Written by Aislinn
A Black Girl
A black girl as beautiful as sun rubies, sapphires, garnets‌ swirling in her mind and joyful heart.
Then one day‌ a wall rose higher than the night sky and drops of sadness fall forever.
Written by Courtney
Hope
Hope is… something you can never let go. It’s in your heart. It’s power. It’s life. Hope
Written by Elizabeth
Grandma
Grandma’s laughter filled the room. but one day… it was gone. My heart shattered that day. I asked my mom… “Will Grandmas ever come back?” She said, “No.” I knew that I would hold her hand with my own someday.
Written by Melissa
Sad I’m sad. Eyes filling up with tears. James‌ Why did you have to move? I miss you like a butterfly leaves for winter. Darkness arrives.
Written by Haley
Moving Friends… Bye. House… Bye. Happiness… Bye. So sad… A waterfall of tears Fall down my face.
In the car, Going away. Now … No friends. No happiness. Written by Tommy
Chipmunk
Chipmunk The beautiful creature. Keeps your memories, Gives you memories. Doesn’t take them, You give it to them.
Chipmunk, The beautiful creature.
Written by Tommy
Nature Ways Nature’s life is superior. Oceans arms come out to grasp the sea creatures. The scent of fresh flowers fill the air. Apple blossoms bloom into fresh fruit. While the sun beams on their wings. Written by Jack R.
Ocean of Wonders Oh please! Oh please! Tell me now. Is there light Or is there A dark blanket Upon the world That cannot Be removed Like a stone?
Written by Kate
Dreams Dreams are your heart beat Like the dove of your life.
Dreams are like‌ Floating in the sky With tiny holes of light That lead to the golden path.
Written by Brendan
Magic in the Soul Magic happened in the soul that didn’t perch at all. But it bloomed like a tulip and‌ so did I.
Written by Temmi
Dreams The last river of hope passed by the glittering light that swayed behind me. Now‌ It’s holding my hand. I keep on walking. Keep on dreaming As I keep on trudging right into the arms of my dreams.
Written by Annie
Life Life is like a flower You are all closed up And then suddenly‌ You open up In the world. But sometimes you leave. It happens.
Written by Jack R.
Clouds
My grandma and I used to watch the clouds We had the best of time. Now I’m older‌ I still watch the clouds alone... My grandma now goes with the clouds and I go with her love.
Written by Brendan
White Horse White horse glared at the moonlight. It shook its head in the cool breeze of the wind. It took nature’s word in a whole new way. Plip, Plop, Plip, Plop, It goes and so do I. Written by Temmi
Gran She was the one who was nice to me. She loved me Every second, But then lightening struck. Boom! Gone forever. Heart cracked. Tears fluttered down. Bye. Written by Jack H.
James Your house is just sitting there. Nothing to hold. Inside empty. Left. No one inside. Empty. That’s what’s inside. Written by Haley
Fish My fish is dead So sad, So mad. No happiness. Blackness Why does he have to die? Why? Why? Why? Written by Tommy
Dandelions Dandelions rising‌ rising from the soil. The dark soil. Drifting. Bright to the sun. The clouds dare him to weep, But rising was words. Rising, Rising, Rising.
Written by Annie
The Tree of Hope The tree of hope grows branches of life. The tree of hope breaks some too. The tree of hope, maybe tall or short. but‌ the tree of hope sings the song of his heart. Written by Annie
Turtle A turtle Hiding its shell Soft but black. Why? Why Can’t it be Crystal? Why? Written by Annie
Blooming Blooming‌ like replanting yourself. Like a blooming flower. The glorious sun’s shine appears Before the dark Shades Close. Written by Kate
Dreams A dream… It’s lightening It’s power. It’s replanting your life In A Whole New Way.
Written by Elizabeth
Spring Spring is a field of wonders. Bees flying Through the glorious sky Of day.
Written by Elizabeth
Mom You are the best. You were the one who rocked me to sleep at night. You were the one who helped me ride my bike. You were the one who helped me with my homework. You are the one who loves me so much. Written by Gavin
Circle of Life There is a heart broken It is mine. It feels like I’m walking on broken glass, but one hard black hole surrounded me. It felt so tragic. There was a puzzle and one piece missing in my heart. Written by Temmi
Shine There is a heart and melody It feels like a lock was born. I don’t feel any magic But as long as I know There is a light for my soul. Written by Temmi
I Wish I wish I could hold on tight. I wish I could just say good-bye. But a kind heart is as good as I could give. In my dreams I see her Shine, Shine, Shine. Written by Temmi
Lost My heart Left me. Where is it? Please come back. Listen‌ I love you. I need you. Please, Please, Please. Written by Jack H.
Earth Be nice to the Earth. It’s nice to you. Earth loves you. Love the Earth. It’s all about our planet. Earth, Earth, Earth. Written by Jack H.
Dew Drop Maybe they’re here. Maybe they’re not Have they left the world Like two dew drops?
Written by Kate and Annie
The World of Life Sometimes life turns into a black hole and sometimes it turns into an open gate of freedom. Life is the journey to love And love is what unites us and makes us family. Written by Charlie and Brendan
Love is What Matters Most You might be rich, You might be poor, But you’ll always have love And that’s what matters most. If your heart is rich with love everywhere, You won’t need money… Only love. Written by Brendan and Charlie
Death Steals Your Heart Death could do most anything Especially steal your heart. It breaks it up Piece by piece And drains your love out. When it does, Your heart is bare‌ Nothing. Written by Charlie and Brendan
My Heart Has Gone On a Journey My heart has gone on a journey My love has been destroyed A vacuum sucked up my memories piece by piece. And never let the pieces go. My life has gone on a journey A Journey that never ends. I know my heart Will never come back again. Written by Brendan
My Brother and I My brother and I Fight sometimes Sometimes he even gets me burned up But we still have a relationship.
These Two Years These two years Have been the best years Of my life. Having parties, playing outside, But most of all My teacher. I never wanted to leave her But sadly I have to. These two years Have been the best years. Written by Jack R.
Dream Catcher If you come upon a bad dream And then a black space The dream catcher will find you And will erase the darkness. The green grass and the blue sky Will appear Then the sun will shine bright Goodbye darkness Written by Aislinn and Melissa
Heart Broken Sadness Broken hearts Means sadness And sadness is like An old stump. The stars shine The stump will grow. Written Aislinn and Melissa
Flowers It’s the passion It’s the scent that keeps you going When the hard times strike. When the easy times come Flowers Bloom. Written by Elizabeth
Mysteries Not everything has been discovered But lots have been for me. The most important is him‌. The Great One Beside me all the time. He is the Great One. But then the blackness swirled around him And the darkness swallowed him whole. Written Jack R.
Darkness A blackboard covers the sky The earth loses its color. Suddenly, rain gushes from the sky. Why did you go up to the stars? Why did you stop clutching the flowers? Why? Written by Max
I Am Waiting I am waiting Where’s the golden path? I might just have to keep looking. Where is the key to‌ Love, Happiness, Hope? Is it gone? Where? Where? Where? Written by Annie
Spring is Like a Book of Poems Spring is like a book of poems Each time the pages flip Something new happens. New animals explore the world. Flowers jump out of the ground. Birds swim through the clear blue sky. Spring is like a book of poems. Written by Tara
The Waves When I go there I see the seagulls soar the sky I watch the creamy, curvy waves And I swim the towering ones. When I go there I see the sun As yellow as a lemon. I watch the people walk on the sand. Each piece looks like a grain of rice The scent of hotdogs fill the air. When I go there I am at the light of my life. Written by Charlie
Slaves Slaves Working Planting seeds Trying to escape For the slaves The sky is covered with gray clouds For their owners It’s blue Written by Max
Blue Jay of Yesterday Blue jay Flaps its wings As the winds guide it along its path The bird whistle in alarm As the lightening of darkness Strikes the earth. Then the blue jay Lands softly down But that was only yesterday Written by Aislinn
He is the One He is the one That I could play with Together we could do anything But one day He left me On the train of darkness A few years later I got on the plane of light. I dashed to see him. Written by Jack. R.
Mrs. Wieland A dark ball hit my heart But the golden ball stopped it. The holes in the sky Led to the path of my happiness And my happiness is my teacher. Written by Brendan
Don’t Let Your Dreams Fly Away Stars come out at night Hoping for a dream to happen Little specks of dreams float by Stars come out for hope As I gather a wish together To reach for my dream A wish is as solid as stone. Hope, Hope, Hope, As I reach for the stars wishing. Written by Temmi and Courtney
What is a Shape? What is a shape? A shape is the sun. It is a green leaf. It’s the blue sky and ocean. A shape is you. A shape is a flower about to bloom. Do you get it… What a shape is? These are beautiful shapes. Written by Cameron.
Scared I’m scared Eyes opened House bumping Thunder screaming Lightening shooting Trees falling Ground shaking It’s a thunderstorm!
Written by Cameron
Humming Bird It’s feathers hold the secrets of ancient times. The head holds sky light. The wings take fields of magic. The red throat holds the sun‌ the love.
Written by Cameron
Cardinal A cardinal Swoops down To catch its prey. Later it will regurgitate it. Written by Jack R.
Stars Stars are like little angels Fluttering everywhere. The moon is God Watching us.
Bird Feeder I write But then I see a bird. I look. I watch. I hope that he’ll discover the feeder. It doesn’t. But then a different bird came and ate. Written by Max
Crystal A clear crystal lies upon the monstrous land. Is it the last one or is it just one discovery unknown? Written by Kate.
Sap Drip, Dropping Under the lush Blue blanket As the hot flames Light the sky Like a match. Written by Kate
Flower Every flower petal Has a secret One just one It is a secret It will hold Onto forever. Written by Cameron
Humming Bird Humming bird Buzzing through the wind. Suddenly‌ Darkness takes over. The humming bird is alert And buzzes to its nest. Written by Melissa
Three The three of us Me, my brother, and a friend. We work together and lend a hand. We help each other a lot And if that black hole follows us‌ We will lend a hand A helping Hand. Written by Aislinn
Love of the Bird The love of the bird Follows it Surrounds it Helps the mind Now it chirps Then it cracked. More love Of birds. Written by Aislinn