“Our Creative Friends,” Friend, Nov. 2011, 38–39
Our Creative Friends
Seasons
Fall
Colorful, crunchy
Crunching, falling, raking
Rake, windy, flowers, spring break
Blooming, growing, playing
Sunny, rainy
Spring
Cailey B., age 9, Arkansas
Our Savior, Jesus Christ
Outstanding
Universal
Royal
Supreme
Awesome
Valiant
Invincible
Outstanding
Royal
Judge
Extraordinary
Savior
Universal
Savior
Caring
Heavenly
Royal
Invincible
Savior
Terrific
Parker H., age 10, Michigan
Say Thank You
Say thank you when someone buys you a book or two,
even if you already have them.
Say thank you if someone reads you a book,
even if you have heard it a million times.
Say thank you if someone buys you an animal,
even if you are allergic to it.
Say thank you if someone takes you to a restaurant,
even if the food is bad.
Say thank you if someone buys you shoes,
even if you don’t like them.
Say thank you if someone gives you money,
even if it is a penny.
Say thank you!
Braden H., age 8, Arizona
Storm
Late at night
the wind howls,
the storm roars.
Raindrops pound on the ground
like drumsticks on a drum,
a massive shower
from the massive sky.
Lightning breaks the night.
A bullet with a tail
flashes in the dark;
an electrical whip
slashes the earth.
Thunder booms and crackles,
roars like an angry lion.
The storm moves on and on
through the dark night.
Abigail G., age 10, Singapore
Sofia O., age 11, Utah
Grace E., age 8, California
Nathan M., age 11, Pennsylvania
Ainsley P., age 8, Panama
Romney H., age 9, California
Nicole S., age 10, Alberta, Canada
Emma S., age 9, Missouri
Michael H., age 7, Arkansas
Tanner G., age 10, Idaho
Nathan B., age 9, Washington
Darby B., age 7, California
Michael H., age 6, Colorado
Jason C., age 7, New York
Jerica B., age 7, Utah