Poetry Potraits

Christmas Day
Rachel Donka

Snowflakes are falling from the sky,
In the air is the wonderful scent of a baking pie.
The cars are all sliding over the ice,
Christmas Day is oh so nice.

Children are screaming and laughing in joy,
As the open their presents which are filled with many a toy.
Then they dress in their snow gear and go out to play,
And their parents all say “We love Christmas Day”.

A story is told to the Children to teach,
Them a lesson that is slightly out of their reach.
“Don’t be naughty or haughty and just be gay,
Or else you’ll get naught but coal on a crisp Christmas Day.

The Turkey is sliced,
The baked potatoes diced.
“Thanks for the food on this day,”
A Family prays on Christmas day.

Rabbits

Hi! Shakespeare and Elizabeth are getting very big. Shakespeare is turning into the perfect show rabbit. Elizabeth is still hard to catch, but once you have her, she is great! Here are some pictures of them their first day with me:

I love my Rabbits! Shakespeare is going to be in a rabbit show in February. I can't wait! I hope he wins a prize! Elizabeth is fixed, so she can't be shown, but she is a good companion for Shakespeare. I'll write more later!

NANO WRIMO!!!!!!

Hi! I am in a special writing program called NANO WRIMO! NANO WRIMO stands for "National Novel Writing Month". NANO WRIMO is where you write a novel in November. It cannot not be started before November 1st, and it cannot be finished after November 30th. I am writing a novel about a colony of Rabbits who flee their treacherous leader's warren and set out on a mission to find the Ideal spot for a home. They meet many troubles along the way, but they finally reach their home. So far I have written 6,863 words. I hope to write 3,237 more. My goal is 10,000. I have to go now. I'll write more later!

Italy!

Hi! We are back from Italy! Our trip was great! I had lots of fun! We went to Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena, and Luca de Marsi. It was great! I loved seeing the Pieta by Michealangelo. I can't wait to go to Chicago for christmas! It will be fun. I am going to make Biscotti and Nut Rolls with my Grandma. I can't wait! That's all for now!