This was sent in by Dubois Elementary teacher Timothy Niemeyer. His fifth graders took a one-week poetry study and he wanted to present one of exceptional note by Tyann P.
Intense
There was a simple
flame
surrounded by the Pacific
Ocean
Yet it’s getting more
intense
for the waves are now in
motion
They are getting closer by the
inches
and there is not one
doubt
That sooner or later the flame must go
out
So now we know that the ocean isn’t the safest
place
And if you plan to get away, you’d better run at a good
pace
Now the waves are getting calm rocking along the
shore
But don’t go away there’s lots, lots
more
Mt. Helens erupts with great, great
power
Destroying things minute by minute hour by
hour
Tears shed down the islander’s
face
For their homes have been
destroyed
and they don’t feel much
grace
As the islanders leave to find new
land
the waves crash and swift onto the scratchy
sand
The islanders found a land in Hawaii
Then they looked up and saw it was
cloudy
They built some huts but needed lots of
helpers
They went inside to protect themselves and used them as
shelters
But before the storm came and caused
devastation
The islanders moved far away to another
nation
Several years later the islanders passed
away
But the souls and spirits were still to
stay
In a few centuries this process will happen
again
But this message is to be passed on and
sent
Son now we know if you feel
intense
All of this writing should make much
sense.
Copyright 2009 Tyann P.
This article appears in Nov 26 – Dec 2, 2009.
