As we continue distance learning, students at Taft Freshman Academy continue to generate beautiful poems! This week’s poems are inspired by country doctor and poet, William Carlos Williams. From books being read to electric lights and Iphones, students described common objects within their reach using minimalism.
Lesson Note: ‘In a time of crisis, poetry can help focus our fears and transform ‘noise into music’ … In effect, poetry “aims in every possible way to reaffirm the world that we actually inhabit, in all its vital, messy, beautiful, tragic reality.” Mar 10, 2020, The Washington Post.
Ms. Taylor, Period 7
9th Grade
The Lamp
by
Christopher M.
Beauty
Of
Light
Shine
Bright
Quiet
old
Pale
Shade
Stand
Tall
Electric
The New iPhone
by
Bissan A.
Fresh
New
Box
Clear
Pink
Case
Huge
Black
Screen
Light
Up
Message
Stuffed Doll
by
Cristian P.
On
It
Bleeds
Soft
Tiredness
Black
And
White
Animal
Features
Bunny, my stuffed animal, and life companion
by
Melanie R.
You
Looked
At
Me
And
Felt
You
Must
Come
Home
With
Me
Ms. Taylor, Period 6
8th Grade
The Monitor in the night
by
August F.
Near
On
Bright
Big
Vibrant
stand
Lighting
Showing
Telling
Fast
Running
Helping
now
My potato
by
Chloe W.
Here
A
Soft
Squishy
Stuffed
Owl
Sits
Still
Blank
And
Lifeless
Highlighter
by
Ella S.
Throughout
Across
Vibrant
Dirty
Small
Yellow
Q
Smear
Sharpie
Brightly
Useful
Unassuming
Simple
Memory Bracelet
by
Erick H.
Bands
Stringy
Unique
Colorful
Beautiful
Creative
Fun
Cheerful
Gleeful
Expensive
Memories
Happy
mirror
by
Evan R.
beside
on
black
framed
metal
backing
standing
Purin
slowly
The Blue Bear
by
Patrick P.
AmOng
Us
SOft
Blue
Cute
EYES
Staring
At
Me
always
Ms. Taylor, Period 4
8th Grade
Crookneck Gourd
by
Teagan C.R.
Among
on
Pumpkin
curly
multicolored
bumpy
long
twisted
orange & green
Didier Farms
cheerful
October
Monstera Plant
by
Mia A.
Among
in
thin
soft
green
leaves
standing
Monstera
always
My Laptop
by
Mary L.
on
in front
nearby
bulky
gray
loud
average
fast
electronic
smooth
grayscale
HP
The Jade Necklace
by
Lena T.
Along
Delicate
Sits
Stone
Marble
Ivy
Shines
Smooth
Lays
Among
Heart
Chains
always
Ms. Taylor, Period 2
9th Grade
phone
by
Angelica J.
Big
Small
You
Can
All
Colors
Smooth
Like
Glass
Hard
Like
A
Book
The Book I’m Reading
by
Angelina A.
Thick
White
word
Maroon
Book
Bent
On
To Kill a Mockingbird
Technically
Untitled
by
Lee M.
Thin
Black
Grey
On
Off
Dead
Apps
Files
Photos
Contacts
Messages
Calls
Untitled
by
Daniel R.
Among
All
Around
Thin
Rough
Stand
Huge
Stack
Of
Rough
thin
papers
Burrito The Beloved
by
Jason G.
Inside
Warm tortilla
Spine chilling
So much
ingredients in
Each one
Placed to
add another
Thick
lunch
Cooked
perfectly
The Black Pen
by
Julian G.
Throughout
Black
Matte
In
Clean
Soft
Write
Elegant
Every day
Brood
Dark
New
Smooth
My Guitar and Its Strengths
by
Kristopher S.
Black
Long
Neck
Wide
Body
With
A waist
Tuning
Long
Strings
Beauty
From
The
Sound
Note
Ms. Taylor, Period 1
8th Grade
Pink crystalline rock
by
Quintana W.
Throughout
About
Pink
Cracked
Indented
Rock
Pretty
Gift
Always
Shimmering
sparkle
Beside
The Typewriter
by
Mischa R.
Silently
Typing
Amidst
Cries
Aristotle
Watching
Woeful
Guiding
Ribbon
Flowing
Daunting
Words
Soul-Sucking
Ink
Writing
Beyond
Small stuffed hippo I have
by
Harvey D.
Atop
desk
lies
small
keychain
plush
grey
white
soft
squeezable
small
Hippo
Fountain Pens
by
Gaya G.
Among
things
black
smooth
messy
ink
writes
forever
always
dark
