Arbor Lights
Winter 2013
A publication of creative writing & artwork featuring the talented students of Carden Arbor View School.
The winter issue begins with a variety of
colorful perspectives from the Sixth Grade.
Yellow
Yellow, embracing silliness,
Like having a good laugh with your friends,
Laughing and having a happy time.
Yellow, sunny summer days,
Like the first day of summer vacation when the
weather is nice,
As you play with your friends all day.
Yellow, happy new days,
Like the happiness of a golden retriever
on a sunny day,
Playing catch by the nice, cool pool.
Yellow, visible and strong,
Like the sunflower popping its head out from all the
other flowers,
Feeling ready for another day.
by Carlos Cabrera
Gray
Gray, a rough tension
Is like gravel rolling down a rocky mountain range,
As fast as a cheetah running across a field.
Gray, makes me feel as sly as a raccoon,
Hunting for its prey, and for its meal,
On top of the boulders, above a mountain’s peak.
Gray, makes me feel fearless and brave,
Like a gray wolf, hiding behind a log,
And jumping out, to capture its kill/
Gray is like a mountain, high up in the air,
Up in the sky,
After a tough, long day.
by Ronit Kathuria
The Desert
Tan, rough materials,
Like the coarse ground sand,
Blowing and flourishing in the scorching sun.
Tan, shimmering hide,
Like camels striding along with traders,
Storing water to prevent dehydration.
Tan, weaved container.
Like baskets on camels back containing goods,
Patiently waiting to be emptied and relieved of work.
Tan, light deposits,
Like huge dunes of enlightened sand,
Slipping and sliding around its rim.
by Alyssa Castro
Blue
Blue, sparkling majestically,
Like a blue Prius on the freeway,
Flowing down to the beautiful delta of fresh water.
Blue, soft and cool,
Like jumping into a pool,
As you go in the chilly water touching and caressing
your skin.
Blue, clean water from the source,
Like the first touch of water,
As it flexibly moves through your fingers.
Blue, dark, sometimes bright,
Like a neon blue at cosmic golf arena,
Electrifying beauty to your eyes, as if it is the first
glimpse of blue.
Picture and poem by Rainier Gracial
6th Grade Color Poems continued.
Black
Black, dim light,
Like a cloak of darkness over the sky,
Covering the weary travelers as they journey.
Black, dark and cold,
Like a chill running down your spine,
As the sun hides and frigid terrain awaits.
Black, impenetrable,
Like a sad shadow cast over the earth,
Except for the occasional star to break the darkness.
Black, broken by dawn,
Like a fresh new start to each day,
Bring joy to all who travel the road.
by Bridgid Corbin
Blue
Blue, cool and fresh,
Like the rivers flowing down the mountains,
On a hot summer day.
Blue, wide and open,
Like a clear sky,
On a spring morning.
Blue, caring and happy,
Like my father’s eyes,
When he is staring at me.
Blue, warm and cozy,
Like the heart of the fire,
When I am camping.
by Kourosh Ariani
Green
Green, the color of nature,
Like white, its color stands out against many colors
But only bright, light, and dark colors.
Green, happy and comfy,
Like a surprise bursting with joy and pleasure,
Like a winter night in a house and a burning fire.
Green, sometimes perplexing,
Like making a puzzle and cannot find the piece,
As your friend is talking to you.
Green, normal and safe,
Like a typical Monday morning,
Like Christmas Day at your relatives’ house.
by Matthew Draper
White
White, this amazing sight to behold,
On top of the mountains,
Like glistening gold shining in the midst of the night
to uphold.
White, calm and graceful,
Landing on each little snowflake,
Like a gazelle prancing on a long, large meadow.
White, a large canvas,
Draped over the rugged mountains,
Like the tiresome road to Europe.
White, strong and beautiful,
Like the wind carrying the sand,
Along the large, hot desert.
by Alexandra Casillas
Seasonal poems that delight the senses, written by the Third Grade Class.
Icicles
Look like clear and triangle with a point
Sound like drops of water landing
Smell cold and chilly
Feel smooth and wet
Taste like cold water that is ice
by Mia Baldwin
Snowy Day
Looks like snowflakes cold and soft
Sounds like a gust of wind filling the sky
Smells like a snowy breeze
Feels so soft and cozy
Tastes like cold water in your mouth
by Desmond Thai
Snowy Mountains
Looks like snow falling
Sounds like the fresh winter breeze
Smells like cold rain
Feels like the clear snow
Tastes like a candy cane forest
by Tessa Johnson
Christmas Time
Looks like a snowstorm
Sounds like the ripping of wrapping paper
Smells like gingerbread
Feels like a warm fire
Tastes like snowflakes
by Katrina Molle
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3rd Grade Senses Poems continued.
Gingerbread Man
Looks brown and like a human
Sounds funny
Smells spicy and good
Feels soft and crunchy
Tastes sweet like a candy
by Isaiah Hernandez
Winter
Looks like soft snowy ground
Sounds like a blow of crisp wind
Smells like gingerbread cookies
Feels like frosty air
Tastes like candy canes dipped in nice hot chocolate
by Emily Ainsworth
Reindeer
Looks like a deer
Sounds like hoofs clicking
Smells like candy canes
Feels soft like fur
Tastes like candy canes
by Liam Worsham
Visions of winter, courtesy of the Second
Grade Acrostic Poems.
Winter is so cold
In winter, we play with snow
Nothing is more special than snow
Tired playing in the snow
Enormous snowmen
Round snowballs
by Maizie Bartlett
When it is fun
In the snow
New orange sled
Tearing your pants
Enjoying the snow
Racing down the mountain
by Toby Payne
Sledding is fun!
Nice snowmen right there
On ice skates, glide on ice
With snowball fights
My favorite thing is skiing
And hot chocolate
Nothing is better than winter!
by Jase Chin
Sledding in the snow
Now, it’s time for hot chocolate
Oh, what fun it is!
Wow! Icicles
Mom baked cookies for us
Another snowman cookie
Now I want some tea
Whizzing through the snow
Icicles everywhere
Not boring
The wind whips through the air
Everyday fun
Ready for Christmas
by Ryan Weigand
Poem and Picture by Noelani Chock
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2nd Grade Acrostic Poems continued.
Winter is cold
I’m very cold
New toys
Talking to friends
Eating lots of food
Racing down the hills on sleds
by Cade Sego
Winter Wonderland
I see snow
Now let’s go ice skating
Tried making some snowmen
Enormous snowball
Reindeer are nice
Winter wind is very cold
Ice on the ground
Nothing is better with my family
The best time ever is Christmas
Egg nog on Christmas Day
Reindeer on Santa’s sleigh
by Patrick Vasquez
Snow fell softly
Nataly played in the snow
Olivia made a snowman
With Natalie and Maire
Mother made four cups of hot cocoa
And dad took a nap
Now, Nataly, Olivia, and Maire want cupcakes
Poem and Picture by Nadia Poopat
Winter is very cold
I am sliding
Next day I went to Utah
Today I am going sledding
Except today it snowed
Reindeer are small
by Nicholas Voskanian
Poem and Picture by Kyriaki Papadatos
Wide snow is here
Icicles are dripping of my house
Nothing will stop me from throwing snowballs
Tea in the cold winter
Eager to go to the snow
Riding a sleigh in the snow
by Johnny Cheramie
Sliding on snow hills is fun
Nog is really tasty
Oh! That is the best cocoa
Winter is so fun
Melting snow you cannot see
A king of cookies
Nothing is better than Christmas
by Jimmy Oladokun
Snow is very cold
Not hot
One time of year that’s fun
What fun to have a snowball fight
Massive snowmen
And big
Not small snowmen
by Xander Smith
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A great display of artistic talent from the
students of Carden Arbor View School.
Star by Hannah Soule, Kindergarten
Owl by Izzy Balderamma, Kindergarten
Mine Craft by Cole Sego, 6th Grade
Raccoon by Philo Biane, 5th Grade
Tree by Gabie Gutierrez, Kindergarten
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Fourth Grade students express their unique personalities with these amazing poems.
I’m The Girl
I’m the Guy
I’m the girl who likes to read
I’m the girl who likes pandas
I’m the girl who has lots of books
I’m the girl who has a friend named Hanna
I’m the guy that likes origami
I’m the guy that fights with martial arts
I’m the guy that likes Mine Craft
I’m the guy that has Nerf darts
I’m the girl who likes to dance
I’m the girl who likes to dance jazz
I’m the girl who loves others
I’m the girl who has lots of pizzas
I’m the guy that likes electronics
I’m the guy that likes swords
I’m the guy that plays with Legos
I’m the guy that has game boards
I’m the girl who loves to write poetry
I’m the girl who likes to smile
I’m the girl who likes science
I’m the girl who has her own style
I’m the guy that likes diamond blocks
I’m the guy that builds a bed
I’m the guy that likes diamond armor
I’m the guy that really likes bread
I’m the girl who likes homework
I’m the girl who has lots of friends
I’m the girl who loves candy
I’m the girl who likes to say the end
by Tylaire O’Campo
I’m the guy that likes dragons
I’m the guy that likes Lord of the Rings
I’m the guy that likes Bilbo Baggins
I’m the guy that doesn’t like girl things
by Aidan Poopat
I’m the Boy
I Am the Girl
I’m the boy who loves traveling
I’m the boy who likes camping
I’m the boy who likes art
I’m the boy who likes mapping
I’m the girl who is athletic
I’m the girl who saves the game
I’m the girl who is the best
I’m the girl who has sister that looks the same
I’m the boy who has a hard time fitting in
I’m the boy who hates bidding
I’m the boy whose mom always used to be knitting
I’m the boy who’s always kidding
I’m the girl who loves mustaches
I’m the girl who thinks it’s the fuzziest
I’m the girl who thinks it’s awesome
I’m the girl who makes it the funniest
I’m the boy who enjoys reading
I’m the boy who does not need any more books
I’m the boy who loves inventing
I’m the boy who plays Legos
I’m the girl who name is Lyndsay
I’m the girl who is cool and awesome
I’m the girl who feels the best
I’m the girl who hates opossums
I’m the boy who likes movies
I’m the boy who likes robots
I’m the boy who hates popcorn
I’m the boy who plays Mine Craft
I’m the boy is going to end this poem
by Lane Levens
I’m the girl that likes poems
I’m the girl who likes to rhyme
I’m the girl who likes to write
I’m the girl who’s always on time
by Lyndsay Martins
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4th Grade Poems continued.
I’m the Girl
I’m the Guy
I’m the girl that raises her hand
I’m the girl that finishes the test
I’m the girl that knows it all
I’m the girl that feels the best
I’m the guy who sits in the middle
I’m the guy who goofs around
I’m the guy that likes a game
I’m the guy that’s always bound
I’m the girl that pitches the strikes
I’m the girl that catches the ball
I’m the girl that gets them out
I’m the girl that has it all
I’m the guy who likes Mine Craft
I’m the guy who hoes a farm
I’m the guy that builds a house
I’m the guy that does no harm
I’m the girl that plays video games
I’m the girl that should have respect
I’m the girl that gets scrapes and bruises
I’m the girl you wouldn’t expect
I’m the guy who slays the mobs
I’m the guy who has tons of friends
I’m the guy who shoots a bow
I’m the guy who plays to the end
I’m the girl that gets dirty
I’m the girl that hates the dress
I’m the girl that loves nature
I’m the girl that makes the mess
by Julianna Silguero
I’m the guy who likes games
I’m the guy who hates One Direction
I’m the guy who is a gourmand
I’m the guy who never has an infection
by David Kandah
I’m the Girl
I’m the Girl
I’m the girl who likes to color
I’m the girl who uses pencils
I’m the girl who loves to paint
I’m the girl who draws with stencils
I’m the girl who likes to paint
I’m the girl who likes to listen to songs
I’m the girl who likes to do archery
I’m the girl who sometimes is wrong
I’m the girl who loves animals
I’m the girl who pets dogs
I’m the girl who watches horses
I’m the girl who chases lizards on logs
I’m the girl who likes to cook
I’m the girl who hits the ball
I’m the girl who likes elephants
I’m the girl who hates the mall
I’m the girl who listens to songs
I’m the girl who gets a microphone and sing
I’m the girl who gets up and dance
I’m the girl who says it’s my thing
I’m the girl who hates broccoli
I’m the girl who likes to read
I’m the girl who likes hay-day
I’m the girl who doesn’t likes speed
I’m the girl who writes poems about me
I’m the girl who is the best there could be
I’m the girl who draws pictures of my friends
I’m the girl who makes the best of me
by Manasa Ayyala
I’m the girl who likes to stay home
I’m the girl who likes to ride bikes
I’m the girl who likes to dream
I’m the girl who hates to hike
by Riya Patel
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4th Grade continued.
I’m the Boy
I’m the Guy
I’m the boy who has lots of friends
I’m the boy who loves sports
I’m the boy who likes to play
I’m the boy who hears everyone snort
I’m the guy who likes sports
I’m the guy who likes to win
I’m the guy who likes to practice
I’m the goy who likes to crush tin
I’m the boy who loves video games
I’m the boy who barely wears vests
I’m the boy who talks a lot
I’m the boy who feels the best
I’m the guy who likes to play video games
I’m the guy who likes new shoes
I’m the guy who likes to shoot
I’m the guy who doesn’t like to lose
I’m the boy who tells jokes
I’m the boy who hates ponies
I’m the boy who loves Mine Craft
I’m the boy who is Keoni
by Keoni Chock
I’m the guy who likes soda
I’m the guy who likes shorts
I’m the guy who never loses
I’m the guy who never likes to go to court
by Elvis Weeks
When I’m Alone
When I Am Alone
I read
Daydream
Take a nap
Watch TV
Feel sad
Play on the computer
Yell at myself
Hum
Kit my heard
Think
Hide in the closet
Playblocks
Eat a snack
Play outsiede
Lay on the floor in despair
Play with my dog
Lay on the cement outside
Kick my bed
Draw
Watch a movie
Pinch myself
Do yard work
Check my height
Hold my cat
Run in circles
Yeah! Nerf War, I like that!
by Lucas Poupard
Laugh
Sing
Pet my cat
Read
Think
Dance
Hear music
Ride my horse
Ride my scooter
TV Time
Take a nap
Think again
Talk to myself
Stare
Clean a room
Computer time
Draw
Wii
Read
Think once more
Spy around
Be myself
Jump on the bed
Dress my doll
Read Harry Potter
That’s me
by Lauren McClain
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4th Grade Poems continued.
I’m the Girl
I’m the Guy
I’m the girl that is really athletic
I’m the girl that likes to play soccer
I’m the girl that always plays goalie
I’m the girl that is a great talker
I’m the guy that likes drawing sport cars
I’m the guy that likes to talk
I’m the goy that makes a ton of friends
I’m the guy that doesn’t like to walk
I’m the girl that loves to dance
I’m the girl that likes to be the best
I’m the girl the does fun dances
I’m the girl that stands out
I’m the guy that doesn’t call names
I’m the guy that is so small
I’m the guy who never tells lies
I’m the guy that likes art
I’m the girl that is Kayla
I’m the girl that likes clothes
I’m the girl that likes candy
I’m the girl that likes to pose
I’m the guy that doesn’t like chocolate ice cream
I’m the guy who likes electronics
I’m the guy who likes vanilla ice cream
I’m the guy who wears helmets
I’m the girl that is awesome
I’m the girl that loves roller coasters
I’m the girl that loves to be awesome
I’m the girl the brings the blossoms
by Kayla Mahfoud
I’m the guy who plays basketball
I’m the guy who will get braces
I’m the guy that likes fashion
I’m the guy that know how to tie shoelaces
by Akshay Patel
First Grade expresses their poetic talent with a
Variety of colorful Alliteration Poems.
E is for Ella,
Elephant and an Easter Egg
E is Elegant and Enjoying
E is Enchanting
by Ella Chin
R is for Rhea,
Rice and Rock Star
R is Radiant and Reading
R is Really excellent
by Rhea Sethi
E is for Ellyse,
Egg and Eel
E is Elegant and Experiencing
E is Enchanting
by Ellyse McChesney
H is for Harper,
Hair and Horse
H is Happy and Helping
H is Helpful
by Harper Tarros-Cooper
E is for Emme,
Elephant and Easter
E is Excellent and Expressing
E is Enchanting
by Emme Martins
A is for Aiden,
Animal and Ant
A is Awesome and Alerting
A is Amazing
by Aiden Patrick
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1st Grade Alliteration Poems continued.
T is for Taylor,
Tree and Tail
T is Terrific and Thinking
T is Thoughtful
by Taylor Crayne
G is for Gavin,
Game and Green
G is Great and Growing
G is Good
by Gavin Arceneaux
T is for Tyler,
Teacup and Teddy Bear
T is Terrific and Turning
T is Talented
by Tyler Paniagua
P is for Peyton,
Pontisllism and Poem
P is Perfect and Performing
P is Powering
by Peyton Borson
C is for Catherine,
Cat and Crab
C is Cool and Cuddling
C is Curious
by Catherine Rice
J is for Janreet,
Jam and Gems
J is Jolly and Jumping
J is Joyful
by Janreet Sandhu
N is for Neria,
Necklace and Knife
N is Nice and Never stops singing
N is Neat
by Neria Spence
D is for Drew,
Dragon and Dirt
D is Dreamy and Dripping
D is Determined
by Drew Chung-Paulson
L is for Lola,
Lemur and Lion
L is Lucky and Laughing
L is Lovely
by Lola Weeks
H is for Harry,
Happiness and Hair
H is Handsome and Happy
H is Hopping
by Harry Grossman
M is for Madison,
Movie Star and Monkey
M is Magical and Modeling
M is Magnificent
by Madison Melocoton
A is for Arya,
Apple and Animal
A is Amazing and Asking
A is Adorable
by Arya Patel
A is for Andrew,
Airplane and Art
A is Awesome and Aiming
A is Adventurous
by Andrew Voskanian
S is for Scarlett,
Saw and Seed
S is for Super and Standing
S is Shy
by Scarlett Nelson
L is for Leo
Lion and Lobster
L is Lucky and Learning
L is Lovely
by Leo Heide
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The Seventh Grade visits the mind of Edgar
Allen Poe with their comic strip renditions of
“The Tell-Tale Heart.”
by Nicole Mitchell
by Arslan Saeed
by Jason Torres
by Julian Robinson
by Martin Draper
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A few introspective reflections from some
very talented writers.
Jumping vs. Barrel Racing
Feeling the wind against my face, moving in
rhythm with my horse, counting the strides until we
defy gravity for a few blissful seconds; 4…3...2…1.
And we’re off. Galloping towards the jump, my
heartbeat matches the pounding of the horse’s hooves.
The adrenaline surges through me like a waterfall after
a month of rain.
As the jump comes closer into view, my hands
grip the reins a little tighter, my grip becomes a little
stronger, and all my doubts clear my mind. If I want
to make this perfect, I need to think about nothing
except for four words: I am not afraid.
Then finally, what I’ve been waiting for: the
five-foot jump. I must push out all my worries and
fears. “I can do this, I can do this.” Then, we are
sailing over the jump, landing, on to the next until we
complete the course all too soon.
Only one thing compares to the sensation of
jumping and that is barrel racing. Preparing for the
race is like getting ready for war. Splint boots?
Check. Saddle? Check. Spurs? Check. Gloves?
Check. All I need now is the adrenaline and it’ll be
perfect. As my horse and I wait for the starting bell to
sound, I pick up on his anxiety and he picks up on my
nervousness. He is trotting in place he knows what’s
going to happen, he is about to burst.
Brinnnggg! And we’re off. For half a second,
it seems like time has stopped. Then, we’re galloping
toward the first barrel; we turn around the corner so
fast. In a side view, it appears blurry. After
recovering from the turn, we head towards the second
barrel, this time, it seems even faster. Maybe it is
because of the adrenaline. All I know, all I can think,
is that we’re almost done.
We recover from the second turn, gallop
towards the third, round the last barrel and then we
head home. We are flying down the arena so fast that
we are just a blur to the audience.
In both events, horse and rider are one. A
team. I count on him and he counts on me. There is
no way to compare them. But something is the same:
The pure joy and adrenaline received from flying
through the air and being one with the horse.
by Emily Ferris, 8th Grade
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Winter
Winter is grand
As grand as it was planned
Winter is fun
Not anything like a day in the sun
You can play in the snow
The snow is high up to your knees
So the snow is not low
So now you know
That winter is grand
by Josephine Burdekin, 3rd Grade
Love
Love is sweet
Love is sweet
Sweety Pie
Sweety Pie
Two or three
Two or three
Love for me
Love for me
by Ariana Lee, 3rd Grade
If you would like to contribute to the spring
edition of the Arbor Lights, please submit
your poems, writings, and artwork to Mrs.
Dinkelman.