Magic

On our first day, we read the poem "Magic" by Dahlia Ravikovitch. I asked the students to think about some things they might want to be:

Ms. Cole, 6th grade


Poem
Miguel A.

Today I’m an eagle,
soaring through the sky.

Last night I dreamt
of dinosaurs white, blue
transparent—

Today I’m a cheetah,
tomorrow and Oak tree.

Yesterday the Grand Canyon,
today a Rose.

Tomorrow I’ll be a guitar.

What I am
Devonte L.

Today I am the voice
of a bird seeking its prey.

Tomorrow a boy having
a fun day dripping
while he skates.

Last night I dreamt
of an orange and green sky
wouldn’t no one
ask me why.

In the morning I listened
to the endless words
of mine.

Today I’m an exotic
cave on the end of a Pueblo.

Yesterday a Jeep
running out of gas.

Poem
Keegan O.

Today I am a shiny statue bold and great.
Still and bold, not ever moving on the platform.

Last night I dreamt of gorges silver and gold,
shiny and beautiful with diamonds.

In the morning a huge tarantula was spinning webs,
killing insects and dangerous bugs.

Today I am a pink seashell lost in the ocean,
trapped in the seas of the shark and fish.

Yesterday I was an exotic poet,
rhyming and making a lot of money.

Tomorrow I will be a successful person
with a good life.

Ms. Harris, 6th grade

Poem
Laquesha B.

Today I am going to be
a fast runner
that runs so fast.

Last night I dreamt that I was a fox
that stayed up all night.

In the morning I will be a robot
that walks all funny.

Today I will be a bird
that can fly anywhere.

Yesterday I was a pretty butterfly
that can go anywhere it wants.

How Everything Changes
KeJuan M.

Today I am a comoto dragon.
Last night I dreamt I was the sun
shining on everyone. Today I will be a spider-
monkey that has red skin and blue fur.
Yesterday I was an artist and tomorrow
Albert Einstein teaching science.


The Magic of Edward
Edward S.

Today I am a dog
as big as a house and can
jump in the sky.

Last night I dreamt
there was a masked killer
running for me.

In the morning
I was as big as a house
and people lived in me.

Today I’m an ant in the house
looking for food.

Yesterday I was a snowman
walking and talking.

Ms. Kessinger, 6th grade

Who I Am
Dominique B.

Today I’m a pretty dog
that can walk and talk.

Last night I dreamt I was a pop star
who can play volleyball.

In the morning, I’m a judge
who is a great singer and dancer.

Today, I’m a sandy beach with
a lot of kids.

Yesterday a nice teacher.

Today I’m a pony that kids can ride.

Tomorrow I will be a Queen.

Poetry
Johnny B.

Today I am yesterday,
tomorrow.

Last night I dreamt
that I was shooting star
the granted wishes.

Today I am the voice
of the young.


What I Am
Justina P.

Today I am a female
president who is African-American.

Last night I dreamt
of a powerful goddess.

In the morning
I am a caring doctor.

Today I am a veterinarian
who loves animals and mammals.

Yesterday I am a lawyer
who knows what is right and wrong.

Tomorrow I am regular me,
that is what I am.