Students wrote letter poems called Epistolary poems after reading Kobe Bryant’s poem, ‘Dear Basketball.’
Lesson Note: “When you make art, and you don’t know what’s going to happen, you’re involved in the mystery that life is.”-Judy Tuwaletsiwa, an 80-year-old artist from Your Brain on Art, How The Arts Transform Us, 2023, Ross and Magsamen
Ms. Hernendez, 7th Grade
Dear Block
By Calvin R.
Dear block,
I’d like to thank you
For years and years of fun, And more to come.
I’d like to thank you
For all those alley parties. Staying up till 3 am and drinking too much soda at flippy cup.
I’d like to thank you
For the cold and painful games of football in the winter. Which was way too painful.
I’d like to thank you
For 100s of sleep unders and overs. All way too late.
I’d like to thank you.
For arizona.
I’d like to thank you
For tennessee
I’d like to thank you
For all my memories.
Sincerely, an all-time block member, Rocky.
I’m sorry… I Still Love You
by Isabella G.
I’m sorry,
For all the times I pet you the wrong way.
For all the times that I forgot to feed you.
For all the times that I didn’t give you attention when you wanted it.
For all the times I loved you.
I’m sorry
For when I cried when you threw up blood.
For thinking you’re weak.
For getting worried when you come home from outside with cuts.
For worrying if it will be over soon.
For keeping you close even though you’re so far.
I’m sorry
Are you strong enough to stay here?
Will you keep me happy longer?
Will you win fights?
Will you stay outside longer like you used to?
Will you love me again?
I’m sorry
Would you like to take a walk in the park together?
While you’re still strong?
Will you be careful to be kind to other cats?
Would you fall in love with me again?
After all I’ve done?
The things I cannot change?
Would you love me all the same?
I love you with all my heart
I’m sorry, I still love you.
From your loving owner, Isabella
Mrs. McClain, 8th Grade
Dear soccer
By Alban R.
Dear soccer,
I knew from the moment
I met you, you were special
3 years old the first time I kicked a ball
I knew this was what I was going to do
I’ve kept up with you every single day
always trying to improve
You were my source of strength
When I had nothing to lean on
You still delight me to this day
So, I try to play whenever I can
You’ve given me opportunities
And for that, I thank you
For everything
For always being there
For always supporting me
For moments like
30 seconds left in the game!
He has the ball at his feet
He takes on the shot
Its in! He won the game!
You’ll always be with me
Much love,
Alban
Dear, Hockey
By Tommy S.
Dear hockey
I’ve known you since I was five
I have spent all of my years with you
But there is something I need to tell you
I get hurt but enjoy the thrill
I have bruises every other day
I enjoy the excitement of scoring
My legs are sore after every practice
But the enjoyment of getting on the ice fills me up with joy
My calves hurt
But all of the pain is worth the enjoyment of you. Sincerely Tommy
