As a new year approaches, we are reminded that the world is an ever-changing place. This is reflected by the many different topics covered in this new edition of STRIPES. From spooky poems to holiday traditions, there is a wide…
MY FAVORITE THINGS
Stripes asked students to share their favorite family traditions. Here’s what they said: A tradition my family created was movie night. Every Friday we pick a new movie to watch. My family members are huge fans of movies and…
ODE TO ROCKY
by John Sullivan Always giving me happiness, Giving a smile to my face. Comforting me when I’m down, With your head on my lap. Licking my face making me grin, No one will bring such a smile to me.…
ODE TO LOVE
by Sharon Ramos Oh how joyous you cause my body to thrum Thrumming, thrumming until I go numb Though it is pleasant, the way you make me feel Tickling me pink, leaving me to squeal with excitement Bringing me…
ODE TO GECKO
by Georgia Fraser Oh gecko, my gecko, Luscious eyelashes, that rest upon your non-existent eyelids Your large spherical eyes, as they stare into my very being Inspire me to create, inspire me to be Smooth scales, soft and cool…
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
by Nashaly Espinal Oh, God, Although I’m going through a tough time right now, I want to thank you. I know that all the good things in my life come from you. My family, my friends, my home, the…
ODE TO SLEEP
by Honey Spohr When my eyes flutter shut And you take away my thoughts, You give me a dream to play a part in. A fantasy reality. O, the wonder you bring, You give me new things to fathom,…
ODE TO MUSIC
by Emily Gonzalez O music, I adore you. Helping me get through the tough days. Belting to you in the car with my friends. Being there to entertain me. You help me get through the boring moments of life.…
DRAGONS
by McKenna Swan I’m calling upon a dragon on a night such as this; a night filled with silence, ready to be filled with your magnificence, o’ winged beast. Dragons, they are the teachers from my childhood, whispering their…
SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR, YOU SEE
by Prisha Shah Oh, universe, oh universe! I pen my gratitude in verse I must say appreciatively I have so much to be thankful for, you see, For the brains in my head and the feet in my shoes…