At Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School in Burlington, religion teacher Nita Carlson asked sixth-graders to write poems about creation. Below are three of their creations.
KASSIDY RASHID:
When I wake up and open my window, I smell the fresh breeze,
I think of God
When I go outside, I see the flowers and trees standing so perfectly,
I think of God
Then I see the colorful birds chirping so happily and the butterflies flapping their wings elegantly,
I think of God
While I am eating yummy and delicious food,
I think of God
When I run my fingers through clear, smooth, water,
I think of God
When I look up at the bright blue sky and the sun shining through the clouds,
I think of God…and that day when I will be next to him.
CHLOE TIMBERLAKE
God’s creation is all around us.
He created the sky, stars, and the moon.
He created night and day, dawn to dusk.
He created the earth for all of us!
He created the oceans for fish to swim.
He created land for us to live in.
The animals he created were big and small.
He created air and water for us all.
He created humans, plants, and animals at last.
He gave us the gift to love one another.
Each person is fragile like glass.
I think his greatest creation is friendship.
Oh God! Thank you for everything!
CHLOE CAGLE
God lovingly created the trees
God lovingly created the ocean
God lovingly created the breeze
What is God’s potion?
God lovingly gave us his beauty, his joy
There is no flaw in God’s plan
Which is sure to be holy
Thank you God for all you do
I know everyone wishes you some thanks, too
You created life, you created death
You created everything down to every last breath
You created the stars in the night sky
Everyone wants to know why
But yet there is one simple answer everyone should know
It is called LOVE
God loves us so much he wanted us to see something pretty
As pretty as a budding flower
IT IS CALLED CREATION!
