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We are back in the swing of things after spring break.   Fifth Grade worked on some poems styled after the William Carlos Williams’ poem “This is Just to Say”

This  is just
to say
I have eaten the
box of pizza
that was in
the refrigerator today
And which you were
probably saving for
my sister’s birthday
Forgive me…
can we get another one another day?
–Courtney, 5th grade

This is just
to say
I am sorry
I ran into some
trouble at school
One day I
couldn’t forget it.
It was like a bubble
pushing and pulling me
some way
I guess  I will take my
punishment
Oh brother,
what can I say?
–Kimberly, 5th grade

This is Just to Say
I have eaten all
the maple bars

and which you
were probably saving
for dessert

Forgive me, they
were irresistibly
delicious and warm
–Marcus, 5th grade

This is Just to Say
I have picked your pencil up
from the ground
I sharpened it
and chewed it
just like I do any
other pencil
I knew it was yours because
in bold letters your
name was written on the side.
I really shouldn’t of
used it
said not to you probably
wanted to use it
without teethmarks and slobber
Forgive me.
But is was so pretty with the blue polka dots
On yellow cover with a
few green stripes.
It had an “A” on it
my name starts with “A”
I might of thought it was mine
I will give it back
If you REALLY want it.
–Alyssa, 5th grade

Head over to Carol’s Corner for more great poetry. Do you want a poem postcard by a student? Contact me to participate in “Poem Postcard Project”.

Happy Reading.
MsMac