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Response to William Blake's The Tyger
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 * **Dragon**

by Corinne Dyer

Dragon: scaly fire-breather, why do you hide from me? I searched for you, far and long - under my bed, in a tall, strong tree.

Do you fly with others like you or do you live alone? Do you see the sights I see? Hear the same dull tones?

Or is your life colorful and bright? Blissfully worry-free? Dragon: you mythical, magical beast Why won't you come for me?

**Parrot**  by Katie Schoyer

 Hello there parrot, as I look through your cage  I wonder what is your old age?

 Is see your many colors, beautiful and bold,  the only color missing is sparkling gold.

 Where did you get your colors, was it from the sun?  Or did bottles of paint come undone?

 Then I hear you speak,  which is much more than a normal bird's peep.

 Did you learn to speak at school?  Or is that one of your natural tools?

 Now you move around your cage,  as if it's your own stage.

 Are you happy, are you sad?  Does being in the cage make you mad?

<span style="color: #ff004f; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Do you miss the trees <span style="color: #ff004f; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> and the natural breeze?

<span style="color: #ff004f; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Whether you're in the cage or perched on a tree, <span style="color: #ff004f; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> I hope you are happy wherever you be!


 * Turtle**

Mr. Turtle why do you move so slow? You walk slower than the trees grow. He responded with a happy face, "You see more at a turtle's pace. I take in the fresh air, the trees, and the flowers. I don't mind if it takes me hours. Everyone should move more like me. Think of all the things you would see!"

~Felicia DeCaro

Caterpillar my you've changed. Where did you get such beautiful wings? You have gone and hid for far too long And now you're back and changed your form. I will miss you when you fly away. Come back and visit me another day.
 * Butterfly**

-Molly Gilroy

Mermaid in the sea, how did you get to be so beautiful? Your tail looks as though its been made of a million little gems, How does it feel to swim under the sea? Do the fishes stay by your side for company? Mermaid in the sea, how did you get to be so graceful and free? Your hair looks as though its been made of pure gold, Mermaid in the sea, how did you get to be? -Meagan Morrow
 * Mermaid**

POEM 6 || **Beautiful Flower**

Beautiful flower, please tell me why Your long blue petals match the sky? You stay so strong, but are so small, and no matter the weather you always stand tall. And, even with the heaviest rain, your pedals never fall. Oh strong flower, how I desire your power, to bare the strongest rain. And even in the wildest wind, your delicate pedals stay tough like a chain. Bright, blue, flower please tell me how You bury yourself so deep in the ground, to protect yourself from the bitter winter sting, only to come back again and sing in the spring Bright blue flower, it is you I desire For you withstand all, and never tire.

- Kaela B


 * URI Squirrels**

Why are you so menacing The constant daily attacks from you are treacherous I see you there at guard on that tree branch You follow me, you stare at me, and you attack me These relentless horrifying meetings must end It’s you or me little buddy, I will not give in.

Andrew Blum

From the eyes of a seven years old…by Karine Noack


 * Sea**

O, sea, so beautiful... Where did you come from? How did you start? What makes your color blue? Why is my tear the same as you? Why do you become gray when you are angry? What makes the waves? How far do your waters go with <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> ? Does the same water touch all the coasts in the world? Why do you get angry if you are a source of life? Why do you get angry if you love us? What can we do to protect you, so powerful yet so fragile? O, sea, mirror of my mood, solace of my heart, O, sea, so beautiful...

Snow that falls to coat the earth, while I'm protected by the hearth. Where is your favorite place to go? A quiet valley or windy mountain top? I like you best on a baker's shop. Rachel Mason

POEM 12

Volcano Black and red coloring Explosion, rumbling, errupting What makes you so angry? Volcano
 * Volcano**

-Samantha Grasso ||

Found Poems

 * POEM 1

__What the moon is like__ by Sarah Goodwin

It is much smaller than the earth, so we would not fit on it. There is no atmosphere or air, so we would not be able to breathe. It is always dark, so we would not be able to see. It is also silent, so we could not hear each other talk. But, there is low gravity, so we could jump so high! || POEM 2 || POEM 3 || POEM 4 ||
 * POEM 5 || POEM 6 || POEM 7 || POEM 8 ||

**Concrete Poems**
Practice, french, competition, balance, rythme, technique, flexibility, control, passion, imagination, movement, expression, emotion, teamwork, fluidity, leatard, art, ballet slippers, music Jenna Messana || __Tree__ Water Grow Shade Home Birds Colors Climb Fruit Food Roots Heather Clark || __Apple__ Crunchy Juicy Colorful Delicious Sweet Sour Worms Tree Seeds Stem - Tori Hitte || __Hockey__ Practice Fast Balance Checking Passion Intense Skates Helmets Sticks Goals -Brandon Pinheiro || Ear Memory Ear Caring Large Grey Wrinkley Trunk Watch Where You Step -Christine C ||  || POEM 7 || POEM 8 ||
 * Ballet:
 * __Elephant__

Cinquain Poems
Cold White Rolling, Stacking, Standing Stays while the air is cold Winter Friend
 * Snowman

Sami Sherer || Poetry artistic literary rhyming writing feeling Choose your words wisely Word Art

Aliyah Shusterman || Cloud Fluffy, White Floating, Forming, Covering A friend of the sky Frozen Crystals

Nicole Peckham || Lake Winnipesaukee Open, Mountainous Skiing, tubing, swimming A time to kick back and relax A place I treasure

Kate Doll || Exciting, Loud Marching, Spinning, Playing Staying in step Family
 * Band

Angela Nobile

Rain Cold, Persistent Drip, Drop, Plop The Sun Emerges Rainbow

Margaux Stevenson || Keegan Adorable, Loud Crawling, Laughing, Drooling Riding his toy fire truck Baby brother

Alyssa Shelley || Eyes Mysterious, Lovely Staring, Glowing, Searching Window into the Soul Emotion

Sandy Carnevale || Ocean Beautiful, Powerful Ever Moving, Clean, Cold Mysterious Vast

Lindsay Manning ||

Shape Poem
top hat, carrot, eyes of coal, rolling, round, frosty cold, wet, white, fun. winter, snow, friend, scarf,
 * Snowman

Sami Sherer || Ballerina Ballerina, spinning, spinning, spinning. Twirling slow, Spinning fast. You dance to music that makes you go! Graceful, carefree and full of majoc. As you always dance, dance, dance, dance, dance. Twirling, spinning, full of power and grace!

Kaela Dionne || **Flower** With a little sunshine, water, and love a little seed will turn into a flower of glee. Its sweetness will attract all or sorts of nature, from lady bugs to bumble bees. They'll sit on its petals and leaves. With a little sunshine, water, and love a little seed will turn into a flower of glee. -Meagan Morrow || POEM 4 ||
 * POEM 5 || POEM 6 || POEM 7 || POEM 8 ||

Instant Poetry Response
Fire by Tessa Kheradi

Fire waits until the earth is thirsty arroused by temperature, it craves satisfaction selfishly, it feeds on everything in its path creeping in then blazing fast it takes its time enjoying natures feast.

Haiku
dips below the horizon colors of the night Jen Goodman || I enjoy haikus though sometimes they don't make sense Large Badgers In Space! Dave Johnson || Began with a mouse Where all ages can be kids A place dreams come true. Megan Vallee || POEM 4 ||
 * sun over water
 * POEM 5 || POEM 6 || POEM 7 || POEM 8 ||