People Poems

Students read "Abuelito Who" by Sandra Cisneros then, using metaphor and simile, wrote their own poems about someone who is important to them.

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by Amber C.

I guess he was sick
but we didn't know, that is
my sister and I. He was

as bright as the sun and as
dark as the sea.
As old as the Earth
but as young as me
when I needed him he
was always there I
wish I got to say goodbye
But he lives on in my
heart forever.

Mommy
by Adraina L.

The smell of Victoria's Secret
the rattle of the keys
long airborn silk hair
the way your lasagna tastes
the devil in your mad voice
the way you take care of me
the way you know my every move like
a hawk you're nothing more but my mom
and friend.

Jonathan
by Evelynn B.

Jonathan as strong as a bull
Smarter than a teacher.
Fresher than Freshwear
That's Jonathan

Jonathan, eyes like a cat
smile like the sun, hair like
a Mexican
That's Jonathan, my brother.

My Brother Jason
by DeVaughn M.

My brother sings like a car radio in the
afternoon.

He's like a schedule on a phone or palm pilot

He's big like a brick wall

He keeps time like a clock or watch

He's a radio

He's a schedule boy, brick wall, and time keeper.

Mommy
by Aliyah L.

Sharp as a tack
Bright as the sun
Skin is dark like chocolate
She is the woman that birth me
My INSPIRATION
Higher than the moon
Glows like the sun
Brights up my day
Sad when she's away
Can't live without her or my
life is not complete.