Childrens Poetry Anthology v2.0-r
Childrens Poetry Anthology v2.0-r
Childrens Poetry Anthology v2.0-r
If we can bring poetry back into the lives of our children, we can transform our world.
~ Deepak Chopra
Wonder
I am the star of wonder your light in the dark, your mission far away, getting brighter as you get better. I am the dolphin in the sea, I sing, I dance for joy. I am the dragon that takes you away to your future, our future, everyones future. No more life, no more outside wonder, unless you let me lead you, lead you in a song of simpleness, a song of nature, let me lead you. I am the rainbow bird that sings you a song, that sings of happiness and celebration.
Catherine 6th grade
his anthology of poems was created during the special project Language of the Awakened Heart, a curriculum developed and sponsored by Fund For Global Awakening. This project was designed to awaken children to their natural wisdom, present exciting tools with which to improve their language skills, and provide an opportunity for children to express their highest visions through the creative medium of poetry. Based on themes of generosity, wisdom, joy, forgiveness, and envisioning a new future, ten lesson plans were developed. These lesson plans eventually became the Inspirational Guide for a New Language, a guide for teachers. The Inspirational Guide was taught for the first time in the fall of 1999 to grades 3-7 at West Marin School in Point Reyes Station, CA. Over the following 18 months, Fund For Global Awakening sponsored five more programs throughout Marin County, CA. The poetry that emerged showed extraordinary wisdom and insight, convincing all involved that chlldren everywhere and even the world at large would benefit by experiencing this program. Fund For Global Awakening would like to see the Inspirational Guide for a New Language used in as many learning environments as possible to encourage childrens voices to be heard and contribute to a more heart-based, peaceful world. For their support and participation in this project, Fund For Global Awakening would like to thank poet-teacher Terri Glass, California Poets in the Schools, Marin Community Foundation, classroom teachers Nancy Coulson, Fred Gilardi, Frances Frazier, Amy Marweg, David Whitney, Susan Noble, and Jim Patterson, Principal at West Marin School.
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
ANIMAL POEMS
The Horse
I am a brown Arabian horse running through a field. I see the tall grass, wildflowers and trees that surround me. I feel the smooth wind blowing against my soft skin. I feel the joy and I hear the laughter of kids riding me. I smell the fresh smell of flowers blowing in the wind. I want to tell you that when you turn into a horse, your soul will rise and stay that way forever. ~ Hana, 4th grade
The Bear
I am a Black Bear. I see the river rapidly rushing through the valley. I feel the tall grass rubbing against my paws. I hear the nighthawk crying. I smell dinner awaiting. I want to tell you that my soul is in your hands. ~ Vincent, 4th grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
Sea Cucumber
I move very slowly but very smoothly. I see the bottom of the ocean, rocks and soft ocean plants. I feel little lumps on my back and the smooth ocean waves. I hear the songs of a whale and the music of the dolphins. I smell the sea plants growing near me, I want to tell humans to slow down and move smoothly. That is my message to you. ~ Alex, 5th grade
The Parrot
I am a parrot. I move my wings outstretched. I see the jungle and the animals. I feel the air through my wings. I hear the birds singing. I smell nature. I love to be a parrot. I say to humans, Why do you kill the animals of the jungle? ~ Angelica, 5th grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
JOY POEMS
Joy
Joy is my family who cares for me. Joy is having people love me the way I am. Joy is swimming in the creek on a hot hot day. Joy is having friends that care and share. ~ Heather, 4th grade
Joy is a fire with hot chocolate in my hands, and snuggling up to my mom, her body warming mine on a cold winter night, the cotton soft snow falling outside. Joy is giving presents and seeing the happiness they bring, then receiving and feeling the same on Christmas morning. Joy is swimming on a hot summer day, I feel as free as the wind. Joy is the beautiful colors of autumn, the orange like gold, the red like ruby, as they fall from the trees and crunch like chips under my feet. Joy is friends and family joined together, and me being one of the many. ~ Catherine, 6th grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
I am the tiniest star that sits in the night sky. I am the lionhearted fish, I love my elegant colors. I am a lovely fairy my wings are rainbow. I am the baby blue sky behind the sunset. I am a bluejay, high at the top of a tree. I am the song that is most appealing. I am the animals that live in the future that are so cool. I am the leader that rules everything. I am the dream that all people dream. ~ Jillian, 6th grade
I am the bright gold star shooting through the dark night sky. I am the giant sea turtle swaying through the salty blue green sea. I am the purple fire breathing dragon watching the Pegasus go by. I am red and orange fire burning in the purple and red sunset. I am the golden eagle swaying in the wind. I am the song of the beautiful humpback whale singing the song of sadness. I am the new species of animal running through the trees. ~ Alex, 5th grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
I I I I I I I I
am am am am am am am am
Pluto blue as the sky. the dolphin that jumps up and down. the sun shining in the clear water. the eagle that flies as fast as the wind. the song that sounds like a flute. the tree as green as the grass, the leader from the birds high in the sky. an angel white as paper. ~ Yasmin, 7th grade
I am the unknown planet waiting for you to discover me. I am a starfish clinging to a rock in the tidepools. I am a dragon waiting for any challengers. I am the northern lights glistening on the newly fallen snow. I am a bald eagle soaring through the sky looking for my prey. I am the call of the wild waiting for you to join me. I am the mystical starship of the future. I am the leader of your heart guiding you through to your future. ~ Brady, 6th grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
GENEROSITY POEMS
This is for You
I will give you my treasures I kept for a long time. I will give you a petal that falls from a rose. I will give you the first golden leaf that falls in autumn. I will give you the sunken diamond that shines more than the sun. I will give you my last treasure, the seashell that echoes like the ocean. ~ Sierra, 2nd grade
Language of the Awakened Heart: Childrens Inspirational Poetry 2000 Fund For Global Awakening
Give it Away
Im in such a grand and generous mood, I want to give you a stuffed animal as a token for a good night sleep. I want to give you a two dollar bill to bring you luck. I want to give you a wild flower to scent your house with a nice fragrance. I want to give you a song in my clarinet. I want to give you a smile that will bring you joy. ~ Hana 4th grade
I give you my white rose to light up your room. I give you the sun to shine up your morning. I give you the moon to protect you at night. ~ Lupita 5th grade
Ill give you the sun as bright as a flashlight. Ill give you the moon as shiny as silver. Ill give you the trees standing tall and strong. Ill give you the flowers with petals like jewels. Ill give you the sky as blue as the ocean. Ill give you the clouds as fluffy as cotton candy. Ill give you the wind blowing strong and powerful. Ill give you the stars twinkling like diamonds. Ill give you my friendship, but you must promise to value it. ~ Jenna 5th grade
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HEART POEMS
Inside my heart there is a sadness when I see a sea lion stuck in a net. Inside my heart is sadness when I see a kid cutting down a perfectly good apple tree. Inside my heart is a sadness when I see a bird get shot out of the sky. Inside my heart is sadness when a monkey gets taken away from his Mom. ~ Kevin , 5th grade
My heart is a rainbow of colors. Inside my heart is a trapped bird waiting to be set free. My heart is the moon shining in the night sky. My heart is a dolphin free in the ocean. My heart is a pine tree With snow on its branches. ~ Jenna, 5th grade
My heart is like a happy dolphin swimming through the water. My heart is like a shining star up in the sky. My heart is like a red red apple in the sun. My heart is as red as the reddest coral in the sea. My heart is a swimming sea turtle going to his friends. ~ Megan, 5th grade
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Inside My Heart
Inside my heart theres a unicorn that is as free as the wind. Inside my heart, theres a tree that does not care whether its windy, rainy, snowy or cloudy. Inside my heart, theres a time for winter when its windy and rainy. Inside my heart, theres my favorite color the color of the sky and ocean. Inside my heart, theres a rose that is as red as my heart. ~ Erika 6th grade In my heart, there is a waterfall. When Im sad, it runs as a trickle. When Im mad, it flows violently with power and force. When Im happy, it flows gracefully never missing a beat. Joy is a waterfall. ~ Matt 6th grade
My heart is like two lovebirds in spring. My heart is like a juicy orange mango. My heart is like a hot summers day when I splash and play in a refreshing cool creek. My heart is like a beautiful red rose Just about to open for the first time. Love is the sound of the ocean waves. ~ Annika 6th grade
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HAIKU
A peaceful evening Summer sun rises and sets All creatures watch it. ~ Jenna, 5th grade
In the blue meadow The sight took my breath away All the butterflies. ~ Jeanette, 4th grade
A foggy morning In the transparent mist A parrot flying. ~ Hana, 4th grade The wolf is swimming Slow movements fill the water Ripples all around. ~ Paulita, 4th grade Butterfly awaits As it calls for another With a fountain of color. ~ Nicolas, 5th grade
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PEACE POEMS
Sounds of Peace
The water is so peaceful at the prettiest lake. I hear the crunch of the fall leaves as I walk around. I hear the song of the blue jay out in a meadow. I hear the water trickling down the roots of a tree. I hear the swoosh of the grass as I walk past. It makes me feel so happy I could be alone forever. ~ Jillian 6th grade
Sounds of Peace
At the creek by my house, I hear the water splashing against my legs. The water rushes through its path. A small wave makes a quiet crash. The water rumbles while I bend down to feel the cold water. I hear the minnows swishing while they swim. when I go to the creek, I feel peaceful. ~ Sierra 2nd grade
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ODES
An Ode to My Mom
My mom, the one who nourished me when I was young. The one who held me when I cried and who wiped my tears. The one who tucked me in when I was tired and read me to sleep when the nights were long. The one who cut her long golden-brown locks of hair so I would not hide in them when I was shy. She who gave me my life when I was lifeless and the one who loves me most of all. ~ Theana, 7th grade
Ode to Sleep
Happiness you give, you give my eyes a new life, you give my limbs a massage, when I am with you I think of all things no one has known, that are even new to me. You let me think up my life, my future, you help me so much. I owe you so much for your ideas, your time. Yes, you renew my life with the energy you give, you are my other world, my best world, my favorite world. ~ Catherine, 6th grade
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FORGIVENESS POEMS
Forgiveness is as blue as the pen Im writing with. Forgiveness is the most beautiful star shining in the dark sky. Forgiveness is all over the world. U can hear I forgive U in Asia, France and everywhere in the world. Forgiveness is always in my heart. When I forgive, I feel like I burst into a flame of strong friendship. Forgiveness is the sound of claps of joy when U forgive someone. ~Nora, 5th grade
Forgiveness is a soft emerald green like the palace of Oz. It is a delightful and yet peaceful wavering object. When I forgive, I feel a sense of joy inside me, the way a mother feels during the first word of her child. Forgiveness is a blooming, gentle rose, a door opening to a new world of friendship. It is a creamy white dove, spreading its wings to fly away to a promised land. ~Petra, 6th grade
Forgiveness is a stream of water carving out a gray rock over thousands of years. That rock will be the sandy bottom of the stream. That sandy bottom makes home for the algae and other plants. These plants provide food and homes for many animals. The water in the stream provides water for the plants to grow and for animals to drink. This all comes from the forgiveness of rock and stream. ~Nicholas, 5th grade
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WISH POEMS
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After the final no there comes a yes and on that yes the future of the world depends.
~ Wallace Stevens