Poetry Archives - Page 7 of 8

View:

Will it Ever End? a poem by Cora Burch, 13

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 21, 2020

Will it Ever End? Cora Burch, 13 I wish we could all calm down. The bright sky We brought from this Is sinking beneath the clouds of fear We wrought. Tell me, mother– Will it...

We Are Strong, a poem by Georgia Marshall, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 14, 2020

My Dream Goes On, a poem by Ethan Zhang, 7

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 12, 2020

My Dream Goes On By Ethan Zhang, 7 Before my basketball dream comes true, The coronavirus began to sweep through. I hope I can be back at the court, To play for my team at...

My Life in Corona Social Imposed Distancing: A Poem Memoir by Leah Mesuk, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 10, 2020

My Life in Corona Social Imposed Distancing A Poem Memoir By Leah Mesuk, 12 Every day is a struggle to remember what is going on outside People dying others suffer Me, here, asking to go...

Quarantine, a poem by Daisy Hampton, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 8, 2020

Quarantine By Daisy Hampton, 11 I’m stuck on Manhattan Island Because I’m in quarantine I can’t wait to see all of my friends When we say bye to Covid-19. When school closed it was cold,...

Hour to Hour, a poem by Connor Whitsel, 10

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 7, 2020

Hour to Hour By Connor Whitsel, 10 We used to rush hour to hour, speeding from the house to the bus to school to sports like a cheetah chasing its prey. Never-ending nights of baseball,...

The sounds of Covid, a poem by Daniel Shorten, 9

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 6, 2020

The sounds of Covid By Daniel Shorten, 9 Water running from the taps Arguments from the sink – who goes first? The grownups are whispering, worried All of those numbers, day after day The thrush...

An Unexpected Journey, a poem by Abhi Sukhdial, 12

by Abhi Sukhdial

Published April 26, 2020

Coronavirus Haiku, poetry by Amy Richman, 10

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 22, 2020

Coronavirus Haiku By Amy Richman, 10 Coronavirus I am lonely now because I am at home Coronavirus Friends to see in the morning No I can't no more Coronavirus I will try to stay strong...

Covid-19, a poem of hope by Audrey Chuang, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 20, 2020

Will it Ever End? a poem by Cora Burch, 13

Post Published May 21, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Will it Ever End? Cora Burch, 13 I wish we could all calm down. The bright sky We brought from this Is sinking beneath the clouds of fear We wrought. Tell me, mother– Will it ever end? Canned beans and soups Stock the pantry full Yet it is not a war Not an earthquake We are facing. Tell me, mother– Can we come together without Coming together?

We Are Strong, a poem by Georgia Marshall, 11

Post Published May 14, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

We Are Strong By Georgia Marshall, 11 Fires burning across the globe Porcelain crashing True loves forced to see each other, only through windows. And when the sky is falling Through a cracked glass mirror, We have only a ray of hope Shining through the storm. We can find a way to breathe again, If we stay strong. We are strong, glowing warriors in masks.

My Dream Goes On, a poem by Ethan Zhang, 7

Post Published May 12, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

My Dream Goes On By Ethan Zhang, 7 Before my basketball dream comes true, The coronavirus began to sweep through. I hope I can be back at the court, To play for my team at our fort. I hope this invisible defender will be defeated, The arena will again be lightened. It seemed now everything was doomed, It felt like everything gloomed.

My Life in Corona Social Imposed Distancing: A Poem Memoir by Leah Mesuk, 12

Post Published May 10, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

My Life in Corona Social Imposed Distancing A Poem Memoir By Leah Mesuk, 12 Every day is a struggle to remember what is going on outside People dying others suffer Me, here, asking to go swim in a pool I feel selfish But also very lucky Struggles define the human race All of us Even you With mind disorders Physical disorders Problems at home With bullying at school We all have pro...

Quarantine, a poem by Daisy Hampton, 11

Post Published May 8, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Quarantine By Daisy Hampton, 11 I’m stuck on Manhattan Island Because I’m in quarantine I can’t wait to see all of my friends When we say bye to Covid-19. When school closed it was cold, dry, and dreary Not a flower could be seen When I get out I’ll see the sky clearly It’ll be warm and the trees will be green Right now all I see is my family And my friends on my Macbook Air ...

Hour to Hour, a poem by Connor Whitsel, 10

Post Published May 7, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Hour to Hour By Connor Whitsel, 10 We used to rush hour to hour, speeding from the house to the bus to school to sports like a cheetah chasing its prey. Never-ending nights of baseball, soccer, and wrestling without any time to stop. We were hurried but happy. Today, we don't rush Hour to hour. We spend our days sleeping late, riding bikes, and playing board games.

The sounds of Covid, a poem by Daniel Shorten, 9

Post Published May 6, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

The sounds of Covid By Daniel Shorten, 9 Water running from the taps Arguments from the sink – who goes first? The grownups are whispering, worried All of those numbers, day after day The thrush song is louder than before The virus is silent. Daniel Shorten, 9 Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland

An Unexpected Journey, a poem by Abhi Sukhdial, 12

Post Published April 26, 2020 by Abhi Sukhdial

The Unexpected Journey By Abhi Sukhdial, 12 I was having fun Completely relaxing And as happy as can be. Talking to friends and laughing And eating lots of chocolate When suddenly Lightning struck out of nowhere Silent, but deadly And soon I see the school close For the rest of the year What? I say. So quick? After everyone teased about it? Coronavirus struck And we forgot to care.

Coronavirus Haiku, poetry by Amy Richman, 10

Post Published April 22, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Coronavirus Haiku By Amy Richman, 10 Coronavirus I am lonely now because I am at home Coronavirus Friends to see in the morning No I can't no more Coronavirus I will try to stay strong now I know I can fight Coronavirus I am stuck inside for now I want to get out Coronavirus But for now I will fight you.

Covid-19, a poem of hope by Audrey Chuang, 11

Post Published April 20, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Covid-19 by Audrey Chuang, 11 The news rings in my head The anger and negativity swirling around me I can’t settle My heart won’t settle Everyone's hearts won’t settle Every pair of anxious eyes Waiting for the image For the image Of crime Death The old book that I have read millions of times by now Is wrinkled And words are faded I can’t go outside to play I can’t imagin...

Subscribe to Our Newsletter