Originally published on January 14, 2010.
On the other side of my dream
is a rain drop from the sky.
On the other side of my dream
is the smell of an apple I give to my dad.
On the other side of my dream
is a mirror, shiny as the sea.
On the other side of my dream
is a clam shell coming from the bottom
of the sea of my dream.
By Olivia, 1st grade
[photo by wild goose chase via flickr]
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This poem is featured as part of the 2009 A Poem A Day campaign, a National Poetry Month celebration by WITS that features a different poem by a WITS student every day during April. Click on the logo to the left to learn more.
Ms. Donohoe's Class
Hi Olivia,
“You are a talented person.” -Angel
“You are awesome and cool.” -Diego
“Perfect writing.” -Andre
“She knows how to make poems.” -Victoria
“That was beautiful.” -David
“Beautiful Writing!” -Ms. D