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A Day of Work
by Kaitlyn Whiteside

You go out to do a day of work.
You cut a tree get hot and wish there were a breeze.
You mow the lawn get tired, and yawn.
You want to go to the bar but you know you have to wash the car.
You hear a bark and know it is getting dark.
You go in the pool and it is cool.
You say ahh what a day of work!

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Her Gaze of Medieval Times

From the castle the sound of screams were heard
Her heart torn and her mouth without a word
The darkness of the walls caved her in
The small hairs on her back stood up from her skin
Her dress a light blue, embroidered gold
The wrinkles on her gown, fold upon fold
Her hair long and thick, as dark as the skies
At first glance you would gaze at her eyes
Bloodshot they were, filled with tears
She dashed down the hall to escape her fears
The steps to the door felt like eternal torture
"My people!" she though. "My world in danger!"
As she opened the door she saw the cursed sight and whaled...
"How could I fail my kingdom? I couldn't have failed!"
Bodies of lost knights scattered on the ground
Families grasping their children dashing around
The remains of animals left from battle abandoned, alone
Blood and destruction everywhere, the battle truly was shown
From the village she heard deadly screams from babies and mothers
Suddenly she thought... "What will happen to the surviving others?"
She clapsed to the ground and began to cry
The smell of smoke burnt her eyes.
Suddenly she felt a tap upon her back
"Is it a evil knight going to attack?"
No, it was a dog gimping on one leg
She thought he wanted some help because he started to beg
But alas no he wanted her to rise on her feet
She smiled at the K-9 who stood up from defeat
She asked "What is your name oh four legged one?"
The eyes of the dog reflected light, perhaps from the sun?
Turning around all the princess saw was the works of the devil
Standing up she suddenly realized and said... "Let thou understand that to burden ones thought is to cowardice at the sight of evil."

-By Victoria R.
Age 12

I Believe The Future is...

I Believe The Future is...
A Mystery!
No catastrophe
Something people right now won't see
Not even you or me
Don't think of it in a negitive way
Only think of a glorious day
Global Warming won't take the earth!
Not for what wildlife is worth
Buildings won't come towering over
Only the trees above our shoulders
No heat flows or second ice age
Look beyond and turn the page
To a world with a happy ever after ending
With all the time people are spending
To mend the world of bruises and cuts
Don't sit and be unpositive nuts
Get up and say "The world will survive!"
The planet's forests will bloom and thrive
Right before our very eyes
So get up and be wise
Go to a shelter, help, be kind
Seek for the future the earth will find
No sad negativity
A story like mine, POSITIVITY!!!

-By Victoria R.
Age 12

Lullaby

When I'm feeling sad I sing a lullaby
And then my green eyes start to cry
Puddles of water stream over my shoulder
I'm pouting and crying and tearing all over
I see green, more blue, now my voice haults
Am I seeing gentle figures performing a waltz?
I feel their light wings encircle my hair
They buzz and hum and dance with great care
With toes so light they touch like red ants
Standing up I look around and straighten my pants
My clothes wet and filthy, I'm not in my room
I hope, I plead..."I'll be home soon!"
I'm in a land with dark sparkles, with dew on it's leaves
Pinching my skin are the fey wings of he's and she's
"Ouch!" I cry, more tears start to spout
They smirk and giggle and make game of my pout!
Pulling my hair, making a grin
One little fairy kicked me straight in the shin
How rude, how vulgar, they spit in my face
I grimaced at the fact I'm on a wild goose chase
Through trees and bark I hasten my pace
"Oh Lord," I think. "I can't win this race!"
My knees collaspse perching by a lake
"Water!" I think, a drink I can take
As I peer at the water I realize my fate
"Stuck in a land, dark, with frost bitten air," Ithought as I ate.
I sit on the ground
Blood from my skin pouring all around
The cold water does no good, as it should
I want to go home, I wish I could
Warming my cheeks were the young tears from my eyes
"I know what I'll do! I'll sing one of my lullabies..."

When I'm feeling sad I sing a lullaby
And then my green eyes start to cry
Puddles of water stream over my shoulder
I'm pouting and crying and tearing all over
I see green, more blue, again my voice halts
I see reddened figures stampeding a waltz
They grab my brown locks and I'm plunged into the water
My head becomes light, as I'm drowning my coarse starts to alter
I see a light through my eyes
And to my surprise
It's the sun from my bedroom window
It was all a dream and that's all I need to know.

-By Victoria R.
Age 12

Filly

Funny Filly is friends with Jilly
Who doesn't get along with Milly
Who is obviously sisters with Dilly
Who tries so hard not to be silly
But her nose is frankly very chilly
But Definitely not as much as Gilly's
Who has a goat that is named Willy
So whether it's Jilly, Milly, or Dilly
Maybe even Gilly or Willy
Either way My all time favorite will always be FILLY

-By Emily Nelson
7th grade

Perfluga

Perfluga is a word I love to say
Because at tough times it saves the day
So if its raining outside and your stuck in your room
Just shout out "perfluga!" to end your doom
So if you're being bullied by a selfish fool
Just tell them "perfluga!" and you'll win the duel
Yes Perfluga is a funny word
But the things it can do are not absurd

-By Emily Nelson
7th grade

Puppies

Puppies growl and puppies play
Puppies sit in the sun all day
Puppies smile and puppies cry
Puppies will bring a twinkle to your eye
Puppies follow your commands
And usually have time to lick your hands
Puppies will guard you from any harm
But will always cuddle up in your arms
Well puppies are puppies as you can see
So I hope you love puppies AS MUCH AS ME!!!!

-By Emily Nelson
7th grade