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

Whirlwind
A Love Poem for You and Crabs
I just think crabs are really cool
Their pincers and the way they move
One time I heard there was a crab
That stood as tall as seven cars
I’d love you like I love this crab
With all its legs and carapace
My face would flush as red as crab
That’s just been steam’d upon a dish
Their beady eyes are black as void
And they look like the starry night
That starry night is like your voice
Smooth and silky, neat and light.
I have a space inside my heart
That is reserv’d for you and crabs
Any other love would hurt
But not a crab claw’s gentle grasp
My mind is full of arthropods
I also think of your sweet smile
So I love nothing more than you
And also underwater crabs.
~Aileen Z.
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Earth
The earth turns slowly
Comets race across the sky
We’re just little specks
~Nina N.
Exploration
Traveling to stars
Exploring the universe
More to discover!
~Ron D.
Friendship
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Moon
You are like the moon
Always lighting the dark sky
So bright that it hurts
~Habeeba K.
Satellites
~Riley P.
High above the world
Observing every action
Wishing for freedom
~Oliver W.
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