They Probably Think Many Things

Tree

Nora Ameti Free Verse

At first it was only a seed, And now its as tall as can be, Reaching way up in to the sky, Growing as tall as the birds can fly, With thousands of pretty leaves, With as many acorns for squirrels to feed, What started out as only a seed, It is now a beautiful tree.

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The Meaning of my Name

Abigail Pepin What my Name Means

My mom thinks that my name means “My favorite daughter that spends too much time with me.” My dad thinks that my name means “Never enjoys visiting with me.” My Nonni thinks that my name means “Loves to cook and bake with me.” My Grandpa thinks that my name means “Person that is willing to have an informative conversation with me.” My Meme thinks that my name means “My favorite granddaughter.” John thinks that my name means “Likes to talk about food with me.” My brother thinks that my name means “Annoyance of an older sister.” Mrs.Geary thinks that my name means “The ‘sweet’ one that always gets me kind gifts” Mr.Amato thinks that my name means “The ‘quiet’ one in advisory” Mrs.Muharem thinks that my name means “The one who always gets good grades on vocabulary quizzes.” Ms.Richardson thinks that my name means “The one that has gotten better at math in the past three years.” I think There is some stuff that they left out, such as “ Dreams of having a happy family one day” and “does not want to wake up in the morning, have amazing dreams” and “Worrying if I completed all of my homework” and “Enjoys nothing more than sitting on my bed playing my computer And listen to the fan.”

Tuna

Nora Ameti Limerick

The kitten who saw the fresh tuna, He ran as fast as a young puma, He wanted that fish, ‘Twas his favorite dish, Then he thought what a great fortuna.

Robert Warren: Behind the Mask

Robert Warren What My Name Means

My mother thinks my name means “Focus more on your schoolwork and clean your sour-smelling room.” My father thinks my name means “Needs to help in the yard more.” My guidance counselor thinks my name means “Should get started on your college applications.” My pediatrician thinks my name means “Stay off those video games.” My orthodontist thinks my name means “Have to keep wearing your retainer each night.” My grandfather thinks my name means “Have all the mouthwatering, bittersweet chocolate you want.”

I think There’s some stuff they left out, like “Hopes for a bright future with lots of money.” “Loves to relax and listen to music” and “Will keep pursuing my dreams no matter the cost.”