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Tropical Breeze

Puerto Rico

The tall powerful trees,
the delicious oranges,
evenings flying kites with
strong air, hoping for them
not to get caught
in the trees

Puerto Rico

The breeze reminds
me of the saxophone,
breathing into it,
beautiful sounds
high E's, low D's
swaying.

Puerto Rico

The breeze again
reminding me of the
plants and animals,
the tides, the moon
shining above it,
making the earth shine
with beauty.

Brisa Tropical

Puerto Rico

Los altos poderosos árboles,
las naranjas deliciosas,
volantines al atardecer con
fuertes ráfagas de aire saltando
sobre ellas para no ser atrapado
en los altos árboles.

Puerto Rico

La brisa me recuerda
a mí un saxofón
soplando preciosos sonidos,
que salen de él
altos E's, bajos D's
balanceándose.

Puerto Rico

La brisa otra vez
me recuerda a los
plantas, a los animales,
las olas, la luna
brillando sobre él
haciendo
que la tierra brille
con belleza.


Carlos Alameda, age 12
2008 Finalist
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Fulton Elementary
Teacher: Barbara Strasko

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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