This was inspired by the book "City of Ember" my seventh graders are reading. The assignment was to write a poem that discusses Lina and Doon's adventure and what they see when they finally escape. The kids thought it was too deep and too metaphorical but they appreciated it. They also pointed out that I write poetry with very little punctuation. I told them I'm like Shakespeare.
The rushing wind
Brushes against a face
The sweet smell of freedom
A gift from God's grace.
A soft sound of music
Found in a bird's song
Different from silence
For it the ear longs.
The bright ray of sun
Pierces the night
Making the heart
Feel ever so bright.
The rhythmic song
Of a heart full of hope
Making the fears
Somehow easier to cope.
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