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The Tide
The early morning tide Is low again, Very low, As if a giant sea monster came in the night And gulped up half the harbor. I often wish I could walk out there, But I either don’t have the time, Or the courage. - Written by Anna Williams at Age 10 Barnstable, Massachusetts
Continue reading...Let You Go
27. June 2007
Let you go and set you free Free Free to be from me. Let it lie Fly away. Forever more See the day Close the door. Forget the way I cling to you. Forget the love I bring to you. Happy happy you and me? Let you go and let you be Happy happy you and she If that sets your happy free. Follow the light. Swallow the dreams. Keep the [...]
Continue reading...Riding My Bike
21. June 2007
My wheels don’t seem to touch the road As I fly through the wind. When I look down, The road flashes by. When I look up, The world is slow motion again, And I swerve a corner, Almost floating. - Written by Anna V. Williams at age 10 Barnstable, Massechusetts
Continue reading...A Friend
21. June 2007
I have a friend Who is always with me, Whom I am always with, Whom I am often alone with, Who is often alone with me. But sometimes we need others To hike through the jungle of life. She is me. Written by Anna Williams at age 10 Barnstable, Massechusetts
Continue reading...Staring
9. June 2007
Why do people stare? Is it because they’re nosy, Or is it because they’re not anywhere? Are they really staring, Or is something wrong with their eyes? Maybe they’re just staring Because they’re in surprise. Do they know it’s rude to stare? Do they think they saw a bear? Or do they see a tiger or a lion? I’m looking for the answer, and I keep [...]
Continue reading...The Sky is Blue and White
2. January 2007
The sky is blue and white. But that won’t make me cheered up, because sometimes it rains from the rain clouds. La la la la la la. The sky is blue and white. I want to know if it’s a snowing day. Whoever looks in a house without any windows - It’s going to be very dark. The sky is blue and [...]
Continue reading...What in the World
6. December 2006
What in the world is going on? I have a feeling I am dead. What in the world is going on? I picked up a person and it said ouch. Everyone’s having fun without me. I’m as lonely as can be. Then along came a little pig and he said, “Did you forget I’m your friend? Come Play with me.” Now I know what’s [...]
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2. August 2007
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