Art is the heart beat for expressing emotion, be it through canvas, camera lens, music, or words. As my class watched the cataclysm unfolding in Japan, they felt a need to send love to our brothers and sisters suffering across the sea. Haiku, a poetic gift from that exquisite country, was the way they expressed their thoughts.
We are in much fear
God will find a way to help
There are no tears left
Lisa
Just hope, don’t be sad
No more tears, help will be there
Hope is there for you
Rian
Days and days go by
Hope and sadness fill our hearts
Devastating news
Ashley S. & Kathleen
Sadness of Japan
Family's hearts are broken
Something good will come of this
Gage & Pratik
This link will take you to a list of official Red Cross donation sites supporting the relief efforts in Japan. http://www.redcross.org/en/otherdonationsites/
Your class is very talented! It's great to hear that you discuss these things with them too.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, what a great group of kids you have. I'm impressed by their words and their big hearts. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa and Julie for your kind words. I will share them with the kids. They'll be thrilled you like their work.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely! Kids have the biggest hearts on the planet! Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great. What talented and wonderful kids you have in your class. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stina and Jemi. These kids amaze me every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these. Powerful words from a special group of kids :)
ReplyDeleteI heart this. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jess and Susan, I can't wait to share your comments with the kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to help the kids channel their feelings and reach out to others. The poems, and emotions, are powerful!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Susan. I think we don't give kids enough credit for their artistic abilities.
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