Whirlwind 10th Anniversary Edition: Longfellow's Literary Magazine for 2019-2020

Whirlwind
Food
My stomach falters and starts to grumble
The fridge is empty, and food is missing
I search the drawers and start to mumble
“Where is all the food?” I’m nearly hissing
I walk the long halls and shout out her name
“Mother, where art thou? I need food badly”
She snaps back at me, “Do not be some lame”
“Without food you’re nothing,” she says sadly
I beg her for a sandwich, chips and Coke
“Why don’t you go clean up your dirty room!?”
My mother snarls and gives me a big poke
I nod my head, smile, and go grab a broom
Minutes later, as she prepares my meal
We’re both smiling, happy about our deal
~Solei S.
Origami Iris Flowers ~Sarah L.
The Color of Hope
The color of hope brings happiness and joy
To any old, or young, girl or boy
We all have this color painted inside
This is something you don’t need to hide
This is the thing that can change the world
The color of hope varies person to person
Almost everyone has a different version
From pink to gray, or purple to yellow
The color of hope will cheer up any sad fellow
This is the thing that can change the world
With hope you can make someone happy
Whether their name is Anna or Jackie
Alden or Bella, Lily or Quinn
This is the color they have within
This is the thing that can change the world
If you use it
You can change the world
~Kalyna M.
~Katie W.
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