Thursday, October 22, 2009

Great writers tell the world about the injustices they see. And so do our READers! Thanks to Joshua P. who sent in this poem about the justice he wishes to see in this world.

Strong, Independent, Wise

I am strong, independent, & wise

But what are you?

You can't see what's beneath my eyes

So why judge me because of my skin

I may look different on the outside

But I'm the same as everyone on the inside

Because I'm strong independent & wise

Your negative remarks are all I hear

When I walk by try saying "Hi"

Deep thoughts, keeping your head up

No matter what they say son

Just remember that you're strong, independent, & wise

Life is full of trouble & anger

But you manage to keep yourself out of

You just simply keep on walking ignoring the problems

Why sink so low to the ocean floor

But as you can see between you & me who the

Bigger person is put yourself in someone else's

Shoes switch the parts and see how you would feel

If you got constantly picked on but just remember one

Thing that I'm strong, independent, & wise.


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Alicia    Posted by
Alicia
on 10/22/2009
3:47 PM
10/23/2009 3:38:08 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
Joshua is a student of mine and I am SO PROUD of him and his poem! What an honor to be a part of this young man's life. Keep rising Joshua!

Stephanie Meilleur
Language Arts Teacher
Burnsville Alternative High School
ISD 191; Burnsville, MN
Stephanie Meilleur
10/23/2009 7:25:01 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
This is beautiful Josh!
Amy Kirchner
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