Collection of Words An Eclectic - Burnaby School District

An Eclectic Collection of WordsThe PiperDorothy YangBurnaby Mountain SecondaryGrade 9-10 PoetryYou stand in a field of paper dolls.They flutter in the wind of the Piper's tune.They pick up their lightweight paper feet, Anddance in the silver light of the moon.Vacant eyes in paper faces,They're lost in the dream of the Piper's dirge.Follow the Piper down the streetsDown to the river and never mergeThe river runs deep, its waters are black, Butthe foolish children follow blindHis dancing feet into the rapids,And not one puppet turns to look behind.Tug of the string, and they all fall down, Losethe life they cherish.The Piper watches, a smile on his lips,As one by one they perish.It's a sweet, alluring melody, butJump not with the rest to your death.Follow not where the Piper goes.Put down that cigarette.First DayMichael SargentBurnaby Mountain SecondaryGrade 9-10 PoetryFace forwardsYou punks!Come to MY classWearing that junk?Hats OFF,Hoods down!Class starting,Here's the breakdown:Sit straight,Pay attention!DON'T be late;Want detention?NO questions,Don't ask!Stop talking;Get to the task!Music? BAH! You'llBlow your ears out!And anyways,I'll have to shout!Didn't they teach you?My KID knows better!Go to the PRINCIPALWhile I send a letter!To your MOM and DAD:(blank) kid has been,MISBEHAVING in allThe classes he's in.Come to my classSo we can discussYour kid'sRING! RING! - (Cuss)Class isn't overYou're NOT dismissed!Homework: an essay;It must consistOf 1000 words, NO LESS!Topic: The joys of learning,And how this classCan create that yearning!WORDS Writing Project 2008/09 34