Lawndale’s poets were not in the classroom for our usual Monday workshops this week. Instead, they were visiting the Museum of Science and Industry for a field trip! And what better way to encapsulate a trip than with a haiku?! No better way. Together (on Wednesday) we discussed where haikus come from (Japan), how they’re structured (5-7-5 baby!), and why the little moments matter. We looked at seminal (Matsuo Bashō) and contemporary (Jacqueline Woodson) haikus, and the poets went to work. Mazes, Christmas trees, and space missions made a real impression. But not everyone went on this field trip, so what about them? Some students reflected on other museums they’ve visited, and others simply on not going. Get ready for some wonderful poetry and a little 5-7-5 mastery sprinkled into the mix.
Ms. Barker
6th Grade
[We went in the mirror]
by Tywon M.
We went in the mirror
maze we got lost but we had
an amazing time.
[Click! Pose for pictures]
by Aryian M.
Click! Pose for pictures.
Blinding and dazzling at me.
Different lights shine.
Poem
by Tabia W.
Portraits are stunning
Artwork hangs on ev’ry wall
Looking at old work
No Fui
by Jhongleis P.
pues no fui
pero creo que la fuera
pasado bien aburrida
pero bueno todo
pasa por algo
y pues, ajam
Ms. Barker
8th Grade
Space and Earth
by Geane C.
Astronauts and cars
outerspace and going far
big miles and spaceships
Tree
by Anonymous
The tree was so big
The tree lights were beautiful
I felt very small
