Year 5 poetry writing

This term Year 5 is focusing on writing poetry using different poetry styles. The students have been writing Diamante Poems, Cinquain Poems, Limericks, Haikus and Reverse poems. The students have also developed their public speaking skills and recited poetry in front of their class. It is amazing to see and read the talented Year 5 poems they have produced. Here are some examples of our students’ amazing poetry:

As I feel by Ciara Darlow 5L’E

As I feel,
Sadness surrounds me like a big dark cave, 
No light, no way out.
I run, looking for an exit, a way out.
I am trapped, by myself, lost inside.
As I feel, I run looking for an escape, 
I find myself buried even further in.
No hope left.
I stop, I think, I breathe.
As I feel, not so lost, not so deep,
I see light, I find,
Hope.
I run towards the light, 
Making an effort, I run, I feel hopeful, 
I close my eyes, I breathe,
I made it out.
As I feel,
Brave, hopeful, empowered,
As I feel,
Fulfilled,
As I feel.

Avoca Beach By Jet Martin 5L’E

The soft sand 
Like silk
The water
A roaring beast
Magical the beach is
Floating 
Not a care in the world
Smooth
Extravagant balls take place
Underneath me
Turtles jellyfish dolphins
Attending
Scary, kind
Risks magic
The wonder of the water.

The wonders of the world by Naishe Mafunda 5L’E

Are the wonders of the world special or not
Are the wonders of the world supposed to be forgot
Do they shimmer and glow and perfectly flow
Are the wonders of the world real, nobody knows
Am I supposed to be right am I supposed to wrong 
Am I to go out far beyond?  
Should I believe the magical signs? 
Or should I just be normal like the neighbour’s child?
How far to go how far to reach 
How far will I go before I retreat
Should I go out into the sun 
Or Should I forever stay with my mum
The wonders of the world will hold the truth
Until you finally have to choose  
Do the wonders of the world hold the magic you seek?
Well just come and take a little peek

Marisa Maks
Assistant Head of Gioia House