Dream_Poems

Grand Avenue Poetry media type="custom" key="855493" by Barbara Pletenycky

Fifth grade students from Ms. Greenstein's class created a list of words to describe their dreams. Students worked on lists that included fun, fantasy, feelings and real events. We discussed how sometimes you dream at night and sometimes you daydream. Dreams can also be hopes for the future. Students thought about their hopes and dreams. They chose some words that describe these thoughts. Each poem had the same title and format but the thoughts and feelings are completely personal.

Here are our examples - these poems were entered into a national poetry contest sponsored by the American Library of Poetry on the recommendation of our reading teachers,Mrs. Meranus and Mrs. Bernsten. They were also featured at the Poetry Café. This project turned out to be a very meaningful and personal experience for the students and for myself. They really dug deep into their hopes and feelings to produce such exemplary work.

**I often dream of standing up straight and wishing for one more chance to show that I can do anything that people can do.

I think of people that they don't want me to be around them because I have a walker.

And, when I dream, I'm standing up straight and playing sports I like and love in my heart.

I fell like I can do anything without the walker.

I often dream of standing up straight.** By Isaiah

**I often dream of my brother Joe to come home and wishing for it to be true.

I think of the times he has helped me through. And, when I dream of my brother Joe coming back home I feel the affection with Joey.

I often dream of my brother Joe coming home to stay.** By Sayvonne

**I often dream of taking with my Mom and wishing for a kiss from Mom

I think of her beauty and how great she was to me.

And, when I dream about my Mom, she is holding me close.

I feel so happy I don't want my dream to end.

I often dream of talking with my Mom.** By Alans

**I often dream of being the best student in school and wishing for straight A grades. I think of what it will be like for me. And, when I dream this dream I want it to be a reality. I feel that this could all come true. I often dream of being the best student in school.** By Kimberly