Poetry Contest Honorable Mentions 1994

Armijo Library

El Pájaro Pájaro si pudieras bajar, Si tuvieras alas para volar, Vendrías para jugar, Y para darte de desayunar. Pajarito si pudieras bajar del arbolito, Te daría de comer en tu piquito, Pero te daré de comer muy poquito, Por que te enfermas del estomaguito. Guillen Middle School Grade 7	Untitled Playing and showing him how to talk. As they are growing, they are learning more. Running all over the house and taking the toys out of the box. Reading to him is fun. On the side of him, I put a mirror for him to look at himself. Taking in all the things that other people say. Guillen Middle School Grade 7

El Amor El amor es bonito, Bonito como tu corazón, Me convierto en mariposa, Vuelo como si nada me importara, Y yo ando perdido entre tu corazón, No me importa lo que diga la gente, Pero el amor puede ser mas calientito, Es calientito como tu amor. Guillen Middle School Grade 7

Bookmobile

No entries this year.

Cielo Vista Library

Flame Flame’s color and might, Flame’s brilliance, grace, and danger, Flame’s power and size. St. Pius X School Grade 6	Friends Who is there to share your thoughts and keep a secret? A friend. A friend is always there to brighten up your day and listen to whatever you might have to say. A friend is someone you can always count on even when you fight. A friend is someone you remember in your prayers each and every night. St. Pius X School Grade 6

Eagle He soars He hunts He is full of life He is deadly He is independent He is intelligent Bonham Elementary School Grade 4

Clardy Fox Library

Burritos You eat them with a tortilla and you don’t need a fork You eat it like Pancho Villa you eat it with a tortilla I eat them with my tia but no they don’t taste like pork You eat it with a tortilla but you don’t need a fork. Ross Middle School Grade 6	Hockey Puck gliding through ice Pinning players up on the wall The blades slice and dice on the ice Puck gliding through ice Players don’t act very nice Players getting smacked around like dolls Puck gliding through ice Pinning players up on the wall. Ross Middle School Grade 6

Puppy Love When I was a puppy I had a family, with milk to drink with food to eat, I was kissed and hugged I loved my master very much, I slept by his bed nice and cozy. I was played with I was cared for, I was even loved I always felt special. On rainy and thunderest days I’d whimper and cry of fright, ‘Til my master put me in his arms I was safe for now. ‘Til the day my master died A man shot him from behind, He laid there on the doorstep I whimpered and howled by his body,	I remembered when I first saw him I had loved him, I was sad and unhappy I was even scared. Now it’s my turn To say goodbye, I’m not scared a bit To know I will be with my master again. As I lay in a white room I hear the other dogs, Say, “Fear not, it will be over soon.” I see a man in a white jacket. He puts my head down As he holds my neck, I do not struggle at all I feel a pain in my neck. As my breath shortens I now know how my master felt. When I see my master, The first thing I’ll say is, “I LOVE YOU MASTER.” Father Yermo School Grade 8

Irving Schwartz Library

Why They Do What They Do Have you ever seen someone who stands out in the crowd? the one in the frilly dress, Hair to the knees, Or with the shaved head? Maybe it is the one with award after award, Or the ones who are always talking to themselves, Have you ever thought of the person inside? You might have thought they were mental, Or always had their heads in the books. Have you ever thought about Why they do what they do? Indian Ridge Middle School Grade 8	Ocean Waves Ocean waves Powerful, big and blue! Ocean waves Wet, cold and full of life! Ocean waves What does it feel like to be ocean waves? Glen Cove Elementary School Grade 5

	Lo Que Siento Lo que siento por ti es amor Y quiero que sepas que te quiero con mucho cariño Yo te amo tanto y te voy a querer Para siempre con todo todo el amor en mi corazón Tú eres mi vida mi sonrisa Cuando me siento mal, todo lo que dice Esto es lo que siento Por tí te quiero mi amor Walter E. Clark Middle School Grade 7

Lower Valley Library

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I see clouds full of anger
Releasing flame from their wings
Trying to reach the happiness of a new life
I hear the sky crying out loud
Whispering to nature sweet phrases
Laughing with birds
I smell the dust
That surrounds us day and night
Finding its way through woods
And frighten nights
I reach out but touch only empty air
Feeling the coldness of a lonely day
I am all that nature could represent
Life and death
That one day has to end.

Bel Air High School
Grade 12

I Am

I am a dancing eagle
who dances around the fire
the truth – the pride that wishes
to inquire

I am part Indian
mestizo and from Spain
I learn through trial, error, and pain.

I am a winner – quitter not she!

I am an eagle who longs to be free.

I am not a beaner, tortilla, or atole.
I’m something fine like tamales or mole.

I am not a toga nor a kimono
I am zarape, quarache, and poncho

I am not Kool-Aid, Sprite or cola.

I am Hispanic!

Bel Air High School
Grade 9

Main Library

Abuelita Abuelita tan linda, dame un beso, si tú no me Das un beso yo te doy un beso. Ya abuelita, ya abuelita, yo siento algo pero tú no sientes nada. Dime un cuento para que me sienta mejor. Abuelita gracias por leerme el cuento. Mesita Elementary School Grade 2	Untitled Sol, tú sales en la mañana Eres nuestra luz del día Te quiero porque me das luz Y me ayudas a ver más. Sol, tú sales en la mañana Cuando no despertamos. Para que no esté oscuro Y podamos ver por donde vamos. Sol, tú me das luz Y tú me ayudas. A ver las cosas que Están lejos y cercas. Sol, sol, tú eres amarillo Y eso nos da luz. Quiero que andes siempre conmigo Para ver tu brillo de sol. Mesita Elementary School Grade 3

La Familia Ruíz La familia Ruíz tiene una mascota Que se llama Pepita y es una lombriz. Cada vez que van al parque La lombriz se les esconde Y el que siempre la encuentra Es el niño que se llama Roque. Un día la lombriz creció Y se hizo mariposa, Y Roque se la regaló A su amiguita Rosa. Mesita Elementary School Grade 2

Memorial Park Library

Untitled Taking my shoes away He hates me. He kicks me sometimes. I’ll tell Mom and Dad. He’ll give my shoes back. I hate him, too. My Dad lo castiga. I’ll get candy, give some to him. He gives my shoes back. Not castigado today He doesn’t take my shoes anymore, But now, he’s asking me for more candy. Coldwell Elementary School Grade 3	Teddy Love my great Teddy Roger, First one I had. My favorite. So cute I wanted him to be real. Large cheeks. I used to put clothes on him. At my house alone, I get Roger and play heroes. Sometimes I look at my Teddy and he looks like...grandma. Coldwell Elementary School Grade 3

Untitled Cuando llego a la casa mi perro me ladra Le dí una pulsera. Le gusta su comida. Lo quiero mucho. Baño a mi perro Le compré los juguetes. Vamos al parque con mi perro Cuando voy a la tienda, él me persigue voy afuera, él me persigue Cuando voy a la calle, él me persigue Mi sombra. Coldwell Elementary School Grade 3

Richard Burges Library

My Car So much depends Upon a ’68 Chevy Nova The red color shining As it passes By Passing beside “Miami Beach” Magoffin Middle School Grade 7

Down in the Bayou Down in the Bayou it’s a dangerous place where the gators roam and the crocs graze don’t be surprised when you’re missing a leg because down in the bayou it’s a dangerous place. Magoffin Middle School Grade 7	The Big Round Cheese My dreams are you You are my dreams You’re bright at night You hide at day whenever I call you, you’re there for me. Magoffin Middle School Grade 7

Veterans Park Library

The Ocean The ocean is a beautiful place, with bright blue water and shells that shine, and the sand that covers them... If you were to go on a sailing boat, the water would sprinkle your face. If you take a swim, the water wraps itself around you. If you go to the sea, beauty is there. Collins Elementary School Grade 5	Why Did You Have to Die? Last night I had a dream. It was a terrible dream. We were hiking in the Franklins and you fell. I tried to save you but it was no use. I woke up with a start and ran to the window searching for you but you didn’t come. I stood there for hours hoping against hope. But you still didn’t come. Then it happened... She walked in, uninvited, with tears in her eyes. And I knew, You would never come. Without you here life seems so dull. The mountains are no longer beautiful, and the snow makes me sick. The whole world seems cold and distant. Out of reach. I feel like winter has wrapped her icy fingers permanently around my heart. Why did you have to die? Jacob International Academy Grade 9

The Black Box The black box is hidden under the bed. All the darkness and pain locked up in there Away from the memories in my head. I cannot move on, it just isn’t fair. I’m still missing you all night and day. All the love I feel inside of my heart, With nowhere to go and nothing to say. Now I’m so unsure about where I should start. Holding me so tightly, I can’t let go. I felt all the real love we once did share. You have said good-bye and I feel so low. Because I can’t forget you, I still care. The lonely one is what they see as me. My little black box is what you can’t see. Andress High School Grade 12

Westside Library

If You Try The earth is precious and is vital to all living things. We don’t want to ruin this great earth or it would be a dilemma for all human beings. The unique animals we love we are not taking care of. The animals we are killing for their coats are getting fewer by the day; If we don’t stop this needless sport they might all go away. We are polluting our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams We need to take it seriously The earth needs to be clean. Our fish are dying by gas and oil spills, Our earth is precious, need to stop treating it like a frill The Indians took care of the earth like we should The Indians made tepees and hunted in the woods. But if we considered to clean the place we live in, later we might be proud of the places we have been. What could happen if you try? Zach White Elementary School Grade 5	Halloween Poem People in costumes running around, Ghosts, witches, and goblins abound. Jack-o-lanterns are blinking at me, On Halloween that’s what I see. Creamy caramel candy crunching on my teeth, Some Snickers, Milky Ways, and even some Heath. Hot apple cider splashing down my throat, Tastes sweet and warms you like a coat. The smell of fall is in the air, Candles in pumpkins burning everywhere. The smoke is a blindfold that smells of a fire If you said it smelled good, I’d call you a liar. Yelling, screaming, and booing galore, Doorbells announcing trick-or-treaters at the door. Candy wrappers opening snap, crackle, pop, People yelling for kids to stop. After trick-or-treating my feet are killing me, I wish I could hang like a bat from a tree. Finishing this candy may take until pigs can fly, I think, though, I’ll still give it a try. Zach White Elementary School Grade 5

Here Here we stand, Dancing onward, Shedding the past, One second at a time. Strands of time we cling to, Unwilling to let go, Of our only certainty; And what is now But what we are? Now flows into the past As tomorrow becomes today; From memories towards dreams, everlasting! A personal eternity speeds past, And what is the Future But tomorrow’s memories? So why not rejoice As we flow into such a certain depth As our future? Coronado High School Grade 11

Ysleta Library

Library The room of more than one thousand books, newspapers and magazines of good looks. The brilliance of Gandhi, to the stupidity of the king of fools. With the deformity of Quasimodo, and the extinction of the ancient dodo. The book of ghosts, next to the map of coasts, The United States history, to the Vatican Ministry. The library holds all To all those short and tall. This place is so grand, It’s better than a detention hall. Camino Real Middle School Grade 8

Mi Cosas Que Hacer Mi día comienza soñando, Y siempre corriendo en la escuela Leyendo o a veces escribiendo, Y en el recreo jugando casi siempre saltando, Todos entran hablando Y la maestra castigando cuando estamos peleando, Regreso a mi casa cantando! Presa Elementary School Grade 3	Halloween My favorite time of the year is near. I am so excited I just want to cheer, Halloween to me is so neat, Because, let’s face it, I love to trick-or-treat. Presa Elementary School Grade 2

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