What They Have Said . . .

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Hugs
Hugs to me are a way of showing love.
I like to get a hug when I'm feeling down about my grades.
When I don't get a passing grade, I feel sad.
If my cat is sick, I give it a lot of hugs.
I hug my mom all of the time, no matter how she feels.
Hugs make me feel very special.
Brandon, age 9

Untitled
Living for some of the saddest children.
Dancing in honor of their people.
Trying to keep everything the same way.
When they are an inch away.
In pursuit of the melting pot.
Kadijatu, age 12

Why I count
A future techer I shall be
To teach the children of D.C.
I'll teach them to read and write
And even how to be polite
I'll teach in D.C.'s Public Schools
Where children follow rules
I'll show the children how to be
Model citizens of D.C.
I'm just a kid you can see
But when I grow up I'll feel the need
To tech the children of D.C.
That's why I count.
Irma, age 8