Symbolism poetry by 3rd grade students 2014-15

A Little Step Forward

Shuffle, shuffle, step along,

I am who I am and no one can

change that,

I close my eyes,

my step isn’t wrong,

I proudly wear my tail and top hat

I do Hip Hop,

I believe in all,

I do Sock Hop,

I am tall.

“So what,”I say.

I don’t have to step that way.

By: Ruya 

Symbol: dance

Theme: freedom

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A Little Friend

Snuggling by the fires

As my companion comforts me

With eyes as bright as sapphires

Sitting on my knee

Such a playful puppy

That no one can buy

As small as a guppy

With adorable eyes

He is perfect and just right

When we cuddle through the night

By: Katherine 

Symbol:

Theme:

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Light

As I spread and sprout the day will begin,

I shine real bright at day,

When I get out and grin,

The children will jump and play.

Without me no plants would get taller,

Even though I burn,

Being so hot I holler,

That I can start to turn.

In the morning, you know,

I shine like a dot,

So plants can exist and grow,

And that is a gift I brought.

Then I soar,

One time more.

By: Angela

Symbol: sun

Theme: growth

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Faithful Friend

When I get home it’s right there staring .

I open the door and it looks at me

Caring, loyal, fun is what it is.

As friendly and cute as can be.

It sometimes barks and growls.

Knowing that it’s me.

Playing at tug-of war

Or sometimes chewing the door.

I wish that I could extend,

The time with my friend.

By: Courtni 

Symbol: dog

Theme: friendship

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Roots to Leaves

From roots to leaves

From dawn to eve

It stands very tall

It brings happiness to all

It stands long

Way past dawn

There it stands

With no hands

By Richard 

Symbol: tree

Theme: life

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Furry Luck

I’m swinging through the trees

Looking for a golden fruit

I see all of the possibilities

Nothing but the best will suit

I swing and I swing down another way

By luck or work I shall find it fast

I’ll find it today

I’ll have luck at last

“I found it!” I said.

Now, I can go back to bed

By: Preston 

Symbol: monkey

Theme: good fortune

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HIDDEN

I often have numbers

Puzzling people to figure me out

I also have letters

Whisper don’t shout

I am hidden until I am found

I am locked

I won’t peep or make a sound

I might be blocked

I have good things

I might puzzle kings.

By: Andrew 

Symbol: codes

Theme: secrets

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Ticking Time

When I am born

It is at one

I am adorn

I have grown none

I am a decade

It is at ten

I am in fourth grade

I feel like grown men

I am twenty

19 + 1 is where it is

I have lots of bruises on my knee

Tomorrow I will meet the Miz

I’m 30 years

It is at thirty

Time is ticking, changing gears

I am very dirty

I’m forty

It’s four tenths there

It is a great authority

I am getting lots of care

I am now fifty

It is half way there

I am now very nifty

I really do care

 Now I am sixty

It is almost there

My life is mixey

I don’t know what to wear

I am now seventy years

It is three quarters done

I toast with a “Cheers!”

I have almost won

Now I am eighty

Ten more to go

I am saying “Ahoy matey”

I am now very slow

I am ninety

Oh my, Oh my

While there is a new baby

Now I die.


By Kishan 

Symbol: timer clock

Theme: aging

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Loving

I pump all day long,

I really can’t stop,

So I need to be strong

Or you will really flop

I give a life so full,

Like getting along,

Even when you’re dull,

Or when you sing your favorite song,

You should be kind,

When me, you should find.

By Anika 

Symbol: heart

Theme: happiness

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My Garden

I met them in Kindergarten.

Both of them were great.

Still the best flowers in my garden.

I hope it never ends, just like a crêpe.

No person will ever break our bond.

At least I hope.

That we will be together for infinity and beyond.

Even when I’m acting like a dope.

Making me feel happy when I am blue.

Loud little flowers they are.

Will make me wake up with one simple boo.

They make me feel like a racing car.

I like them both the same.

Just as they came.

By: Dylan 

Symbol: garden

Theme: friendship

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New

They assist you all the time

Although you don’t know it

As fluent as a rhyme

If you knew how many,

you’d have a fit

They’re driving, diving all hidden

Inventive, changing,

mysterious and clever

They ‘re used to make things

forbidden

Worldwide with buttons and

Blinking bulbs, plus a lever

An example is Wii

Or a robotic bee

By Hank 

Symbol: machines

Theme: innovation

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Plugged In

I’m good and evil in a way

I’m programmed to let you play

And now you can’t stop plying

But your mom is coming

and telling you to stop,

wish you were staying

And when you come back from school,

you eat as fast as you can

Throwing your food in the trashcan

And you race right to your room

Will you be the hero?

Or live your life of doom?

By: Jason 

Symbol: video game

Theme: addiction

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RED, WHITE AND YOU

I wave freely with the wind

Showing people possibilities

Sometimes on the wall I’m pinned

Resembling opportunities

My stripes and stars show

success and pride

My colors are red, white,

and blue

Who I am I cannot hide

I tell myself, I am who

Swaying in victory

Standing in liberty

By: McCoy 

Symbol: flag

Theme: independence

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Power to the Max

Just look at the loud soothing

Energy of the Koensigg CCX

It is the HP, which is calming

It is so complex

Buggatti Veyron the fastest road car

Being so bold

For it is so bizarre

It is so uncontrolled

It is so immense

How a car can endure

That has a good sense

It is very sure

Flaming by the light

Speeding through the night

By Rosh 

Symbol: car

Theme: power

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The Best Pet

I wish I had one as a pet.

Most of my friends have one.

When you get one you won’t fret.

After that, you’ll have fun.

They are really nice.

Making you feel tired.

They are way better than mice.

Feeling really admired.

You will think they’re the best.

But after you play, you’ll want a rest.

By: Sara 

Symbol: dog

Theme: happiness

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Sky’s the Limit

When I fly by, I can spy way up high

On the Fourth of July, booming and rocketing fireflies

I will go by Shanghi and see the FBI

I may go by in the blink of an eye

Seeing far and wide

Reaching from deep inside

Soaring with hopeful pride

And I love being in the world outside

Down the runway, along the highway,

I can fly on a holiday

Across the whole entire USA

Wings wearing beautiful colors today

By: Michelle 

Symbol: parrot

Theme: flight

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Soaring On The Wings Of Freedom

As I break away and open the door

I find shimmering birds winding through the trees

I have access to a whole new world

It’s what I’ve always wanted, way beyond my beliefs

Fluttering, gliding, soaring

Looking down upon the world

Opportunities are never boring

The world looks like a pearl

The clouds of cotton candy have come to say good-bye,

I must go now, away I will fly!

By: Kimayani

Symbol: wings

Theme: freedom

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Party Time!!!

Getting tossed around at parties,

-uhh…what a mess.

There’s a pleasure guarantee,

This is the best.

Kids are playing, shouting a lot.

No times could compare.

All their bad times are forgot,

Happiness is everywhere.

Everybody’s happy, lots of grins.

This party was a surprise.

The best time there’s ever been.

The party’s over, time flies.

No parties are better, at any rate.

When we come home, it’s very late.

At the end of the party, I deflate.

By Jason 

Symbol: balloon

Theme: fun

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The Scribble

I struggle as I scribble to success

I use my point to do my job

As I climb down the page I find happiness

When I get to imagination’s door,

I find an angry mob

They stop me on my way

They make my life a bore

I try to get to the end of my day

But they throw me on the floor

I raise my point to win

Because my story’s about to begin

By: Blake 

Symbol: pencil

Theme: success

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The Red Ruby

Hanging on a branch,

I saw a ruby on a tree.

On a flower I saw a fluttering bee.

I think it looks out of my reach,

Like a fuzzy, furry peach.

But below a branch I took,

A bite and took a look,

And wished it to be a shining jewel,

And tried not to break a rule.

Like a fantasy and

A wonderful wish,

As tasty as the tastiest dish.

By: Kristin 

Symbol: apple

Theme: imagination

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The Tournament

While I am dribbling down the field

All I’m thinking about is winning.

Past the defenders the goal is revealed.

Seeing my teammate I am releasing,

My coach yells ``Control!!’’

He sees me so he was rooting,

I take a look at the goal.

Finally, I am shooting.

The ball flies through the air and I scored.

My team is victorious like soldiers with a sword!

By: Ryan 

Symbol: soccer

Theme: success

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Together or Alone

Graceful me, being myself

Showing what I have with spins,

And when you are being yourself

You feel like you will win.

Stepping and turning, with many counts of 8,

Doing it together or alone,

Happy or sad it would still be great,

Like finding a lost relative I’d never known.

By myself or with my friends,

I’d never want it to end.

By: Vaishnavi

Symbol: dance

Theme: fun

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What I Feel

I hear the music and

I’m counting to the beats

Powerful, fast, quick with energy

I feel free

Spins, turns, sharp and strong

I show what I have

So don’t say it’s wrong

I be myself, it’s what I do

I’m moving along with what I feel

I’m leaping with zeal

By: Emma-Leigh 

Symbol: dance

Theme: happiness

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The Game

I go through the forest

It’s like a labyrinth

This is a hard quest

But I see a large foot print

I am stuck in this place

I think I can’t survive

Struggling in this race

Would I make it alive?

But I won’t be blocked

I will win

I am not locked

Knocked down this last bowling pin

I have beat the game

This was my aim

By: Krishay 

Symbol: wilderness

Theme: opposition

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Holidays

Wrapped up with ribbon for all

Happiness inside is found

They may be big or small

Joy given all around

I dislike the wrapping

Because it hides a secret

At holidays they’re stacking

Like a surprise, you can’t keep it

But, finally when you open it

It is exciting to receive it

By: Annesh 

Symbol: gift

Theme: fun

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Winning

You get me when you win

Proud when you hold me

It’s a great achievement for you

Standing tall and shiny

I rise up with pride

Only if you do hard work

Reaching with a push and pull

Will you be very successful?

You smile when you hold me

I stand very hopeful

You share me with your friends

I am very grateful

By: Iliyan 

Symbol: award

Theme: happiness

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Soaring above the Clouds

I soar above the highest clouds

Perched atop my mountain nest

I will never be in bounds,

For all I know, I will be the best.

I am in control of the USA

Triumph resembles me

Independence is at the end of the bay

From up high I see the possibility

Success is not always everything

I am a doorway to opportunity

Not just a regular thing

I do not live in a community

I don’t have to travel anywhere

I can soar everywhere.

By: Daniel 

Symbol: eagle

Theme: freedom

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A Round Adventure

It is rough

And weighs many pounds

As well it is tough

Sprialing and round

A shiny moon

Giganitc and small

Here, 12:00 is noon

A spinning brown ball

Soaring through space with minor gravity

It’s the only one with people popularity

By: Aditya 

Symbol: football

Theme: earth

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10:00

At 10:00, I go to bed

Now it’s black nighttime

And I start to think I’m on a bobsled

I’m going home ‘cause it’s dinnertime

Suddenly I look behind

A creepy monster’s chasing me!

It was a horse and bug combined

It started singing off-key

I covered up my ears

But I could still hear it

Then I woke up with three peers

I got an idea really quick

So real did it look.

I should write that in a book.

By: Chloe 

Symbol: dream

Theme: imagination

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Keep Going

Walking on the sidewalk

Or driving on the street

Maybe drawing with some chalk

I keep going forward walking on my feet

I can see it in my eye

Not showing signs of stopping

It could be up high

I shall still be clinging

I will not stop to play

That I shall save for another day

By: Geneva 

Symbol: person

Theme: determination

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