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The following are a few samples written by students in 5G.
Moonstick Poem
By Yulin
Moon of the Bright Sun
Under the light moon,
fireflies dance about,
Like stars in the night.
At daylight we check
and tend to our garden.
Vegetables planted in spring
are big and ripe now.
Dandelions, once yellow,
White now, seeds blowing.
As evening sets,
Soon fall will come.
Moon of the Plentiful Harvest
As the air grows crisp,
so will the leaves.
Ripe corn and fruit grow big
and juicy in the cool breeze.
Pumpkins grow from small and green
to big and orange.
We pick the vegetables
Before the seasons change again.
Moon of the Fresh Fallen Snow
As our house is covered in a blanket of white,
animals are occupied all winter.
Deer and rabbits scrounge for food,
sticking their noses in the soft, powdered snow.
While bears and skunks sleep all winter,
They've eaten a lot and can last until spring.
As the trees and garden stand bare,
soon they will be filled in the spring.
As the seasons shift, things will change once again,
back to spring and the cycle begins again.
Moonstick Poem
By Elim
Moon of the Bare Trees
I feel the crisp, cold wind blowing against my cheeks.
I see bare trees all around me.
Wind is blowing the leaves off.
And I see a flock of geese over my head.
When I walk across the grass,
It crackles under my feet.
I remember when it was green.
Now I see the leaves on the ground,
and wind is blowing on my face.
Moonstick Poem
By Nicole
Moon of the Bright Orange Pumpkins
The numerous crows caw like an earthquake
at the sight of ripening crops,
so we must pick them
before they are feasted on
by uninvited thieves.
During the night the straw man
guards the fields in the moonlight,
pitchfork tall and sharp in his hand.
The women work for many days
preparing a large feast for all to eat.
The animals are fat, and it is time to collect the turkey.
He runs fast, but not fast enough.
He will make a good meal.
The pumpkins and berries have been picked
and it is time to make the pies!
Cherry pie, raspberry pie, rhubarb pie,
so many, but the best is the pumpkin pie.
The feast is ready, the table is set.
It is time to eat.
But first, we give thanks
for all the great food
and all the great things in life.
The students also crafted their own Moonsticks. See them below!