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Hands on Stanzas, the educational outreach program of the Poetry Center of Chicago places professional, teaching Poets in residence at Chicago Public Schools across the city. Poets teach the reading, discussion, and writing of poetry to 3 classes over the course of 20 classroom visits, typically from October through April. Students improve their reading, writing, and public speaking skills, and participating teachers report improved motivation and academic confidence. You can contact Cassie Sparkman, Director of the Hands on Stanzas program, by phone: 312.629.1665 or by email: csparkman(at)poetrycenter.org for more information.

Monday, April 28, 2008

I'm sorry. So sorry.

This Is Just to Say
Salina R.

I am sorry I hate your
Hot puff

But I could not help myself

They were just so delicious

So Much Depends Upon
Salina R.

So much depends upon
The show

Without the shower
I wouldn’t be able
To smell clean

It is yellow
And pours down
So soft
Next to the wall



This is Just to Say
Manar S.

I’m sorry for pushing
You in the mud

And which you didn’t
Want me to do
Especially on a rainy day

Forgive if you may
It was hilarious

So Much Depends Upon
Manar S.

So much depends upon
My wii

White and hard
So much joy

I don’t know what I’d do
Without it

This is Just to Say
Annalisa S.

I accidentally
Knocked the
Paint bucket
On your head

I am very sorry
And did not
Mean to

On the bright side
The paint
Matches your anger






So Much Depends Upon
Annalisa S.

I depend on awater

Water keeps me alive
It is a liquid

So white and blue

This is Just to Say
Carolina F.

I have eaten the
Strawberries so red

Which you probably
Were going to eat
On a picnic

But forgive me
It was so good
And sweet

So Much Depends Upon
Carolina F.

A book to read

It is good with
Pictures

And letters and
Too many sheets

To look at or write.

This is Just to Say
Noel O.

I have taken
The berries
That you have left
In the basket
You were maybe
Saving it for a snack
Sorry they were good

So Much Depends Upon
Noel O.

The oven
It is black
When I look it in
When it opens
It feels like a tub
With hot water

This is Just to Say
Monica R.

I have yelled
At you five
Or six times today
And you were mopey
All day
Expecting an apology
Forgive me
You were just
Annoying
So jumpy
So bothersome

So Much Depends Upon
Monica R.

So much depends upon
The beautiful blue lake
Crystal clear in summer
Beside the bustling city

This is Just to Say
Destini H.

I did not change
The baby’s diapers

And which I know
Will make the house smell

I could not help it
So stinky and liquidy

This is Just to Say
Philip D.

I hate your snickers
That were in your room

And in which you probably
Were saving for a snack

It was delicious
With its peanuts
And its nice thick chocolate
Coat
There is still some in my teeth
Thanks for the snack

This is Just to Say
Jesus A.

I have stolen
The money from
The room

Which probably you
Have saved to buy
Something

Sorry but they
Smelled so good
And I wasted it

So Much Depends Upon
Jesus A.

A white bright ball

Glazed with the sun
And touched by the
Shiny green grass

Besides watching TV
All day



This is Just to Say
Raudel R.

I have eaten the
End of the chips
That were in
The cheeto bag

And which you were
Planning to take
To school

Forgive me my brother
They were spicy
And heartwarming

So Much Depends Upon
Raudel R.

So much depends upon

A soccer ball full
Of life

Through the goalie’s net
Beside the fallen goalie

This is Just to Say
Yavana Y.

I have replaced
The flag on
Iwo jima with
Another

Which we are
Proud for
Placing on that
Day

My apologies but
I will make millions




So Much Depends Upon
Yavana Y.

The TV
Black and noisy

Glistening color
On the box

Beside the comfy red
Couch

This is Just to Say
Weronika C.

I have eaten
The tomatoes
That were
In there refrigerator

And which you
Were probably saving
For dinner

Forgive me
They were so delicious
So sweet and juicy

This is Just to Say
Trent B.

I have taken
All the chocolate
That was in
The freezer
And which
You were
Going to take
To my school
Forgive me
They were
So cold and
I was only checking
I there was poison
In them


I Just Wanted to Say
Jazlynn V.

I just wanted to say
I’m sorry for eating
Your fries

I also wanted to say
Sorry for being
Such a brat

I just wanted my blanket
And the fries
I couldn’t help myself
They were so good

This is Just to Say
Natalia G.

I have eaten
Your cookies
They were on the table
With a glass of milk

And which you were
Probably saving
Before you went
To bed

Forgive me
They were so delicious
And soft
And so hot
Right out of the oven
I am so sorry

This is Just to Say
Isacc L.

I have eaten the candy
Bar that you were saving

And which you were
Probably going to
Eat

Forgive me but
It was tasty
And sweet
Crunchy and nutty

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