Powerful Words

Today I had my students imitate William Carlos Williams' poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" during Sacred Writing Time. They speak for themselves.


so much depends
upon

the caring family
member

that took her
last

breath early that
July.


so much depends
upon

the bright flash
light

guiding you through
night

getting you home
safely.


so much depends
upon

the memories that
remain

of the sweetest
man

disintegrated in a
jar.


so much depends
upon

a pair of
shoes

sitting on my
feet

dancing while I
walk.


so much depends
upon

an orange furry
cat

skinny to the
bone

in our happy
home.


so much depends
upon

a black ankle
brace

glazed with
sweat

from a crying
dancer.


so much depends
upon

the gray storm's
rain

screaming with yellow
lightning

in the dark
sky.


so much depends
upon

a quiet little
girl

sitting on a
doorstep

beside the window
crying.


so much depends
upon

a navy blue
umbrella

keeping away the
water

while loud thunder
booms.


so much depends
upon

the teachers in
this school

to give you
an education

and get you through
times that are tough.


so much depends
upon

my dog at
home

waiting so
patiently

read to go
play.


so much depends
upon

the old stuffed
animal

that's there for
hugs

and there for
love.


so much depends
upon

the brushing of
pencils

across the white
page

forever drawing a
picture.


so much depends
upon

my parents loving
me

holding on to
memories

and making new
ones.


so much depends
upon

the nice clear
phone

playing all the
games

using all the data.