February/ March Poems 
 
Faraway Stars 
At night the sky grows darker 
And when it’s very clear 
Tiny spots of light come out, 
Then stars start to appear. 
Stars are different temperatures 
And different colors too. 
Some are red or yellow 
And some look almost blue. 
While gazing you may notice 
That some stars are real bright. 
They may make simple patterns 
In the big dark sky at night. 
                    -Deborah Garmon 



Whose House Is Best? 
Robins live in a cozy nest 
Way up in a sturdy tree. 
Field mice live in an old stone wall 
As safe and snug as can be. 
Rabbits live right under the ground 
In a burrow, deep and dark. 
Small fishes dart and swim along 
In their watery home in the park. 
Everyone has a special home 
That fits their needs, you see. 
But frankly, I’m glad my house has walls 
And a roof to shelter me. 
I like my windows that open out 
On our wonderful world so bright; 
And best of all, I like my room 
And my very own bed at night! 
                        -Jean Conder Soule 

Maps 
A map is a great big picture 
That tells you just where you are. 
It helps take you where you’re going 
When you’re traveling in your car. 
A map tells which roads to drive on 
And which town that you will pass through. 
It helps you to find the streets that you need 
And the place that you’re going to. 
So next time you’re ready to take a trip 
Be ready for where you may roam. 
Be sure that you take a map with you 
So you will get safely home. 
                        -Deborah Garmon 


Weather Changes 
The weather changes, 
So do I, 
From cloud to sunburst, 
From laugh to cry. 
From warmth to coldness, 
From low to high, 
The weather changes, 
So do I. 
                    —Leland B. Jacobs 

Vegetable Stew 
Vegetable stew, 
Vegetable stew, 
What do we put 
In a vegetable stew? 
Potatoes, tomatoes, 
And lots of peas too. 
Foods that are yummy 
And so good for you. 
Vegetable stew, 
Vegetable stew. 
Heat it up! Eat it up! 
Vegetable stew! 
                       —Deborah Garmon 

Who rode a bus long ago. 
Her name was Rosa Parks. 
She had the courage to say no. 
            —Linda Ruggieri