This Is Just To Say

Last weekend's poetry writing assignment was a huge success. I asked students to write a poem modeled after William Carlos Williams's "This Is Just To Say." Williams was a unique and fascinating poet. He turned observations of everyday life into works of art. If you didn't get a chance to read the original poem, you can see it by clicking here.

I wanted to share a couple of the students' poems. Every one of them did a terrific job, but here are four that stood out:

"This Is Just To Say"

By Alexander

I have eaten

your breakfast

that was on

your bed

and which you

were probably

going

to eat

Forgive me

it was delicious

so delicious

and not yours.

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"This Is Just To Say"

By Justin

I have eaten

the cookies

that were on

the refrigerator

I knew that

I should have

saved

them for my lunch

I was hungry

and too lazy

to make cereal

for my breakfast

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"This Is Just To Say"

By Angela

I have taken

your last candy bar

that was

in your store

And which

you were probably

saving

to sell

Forgive me

it was good

so inexpensive

so free

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"This Is Just To Say"

By Ileana

I have gone

to the

amusement park that

was in the mall

and which you

were probably

wanting

to go to

Forgive me

you would have enjoyed it

so fun

and so exciting

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I could go on and on. These were awesome! I look forward to reading more poems soon. Keep an eye out for announcements about future poetry assignments.