Friday, April 18, 2014

8th Grade Symbolism Poetry from "The Outsiders"

Part the Stars with Such Sweet Sorrow

The nightly stars are a symbol of thought.
So nice to see, but time has fought.
As time goes by you ask why,
they are so far away you just want to fly.
Soon the sun will rise,
shining bright; like diamonds glistening in your eyes.
Sadly time has gone and won to tomorrow,
you part the stars with such sweet sorrow.

by Cassie & Corey


Regret like a thousand pound weight
Vulnerable and heroic is a symbol of Johnny Cade,
his family and life is a barricade.
He did a heroic deed,
now his life is full of pain and greed.
Johnny lives with murder and sorrow,
he might not live till tomorrow.
He stabbed his victim with a blade,
regret like a thousand pound weight lies on Johnny Cade.

by Kerianna & Sophia


The Sky is Blue!

The sky is a symbol of life,
and it’s as sharp as a knife,
I love blue,
I love my shoes;
Life is a disaster,
but anyone can be their own master,
Who are you,
The sky is blue.

by Skylar & Jack


BROUGHT TOGETHER BY FAME

Socs are a symbol of hate,
will they cause Johnnys fate?
Cutting off Greasers hair,
They’re like wild bears.
Always pulling blades,
Watching sunsets fade.
Is everyone the same?
Brought together by fame.

by Kira & Briana


“We Won!”

Blue Mustangs are a symbol of the social gang,
Lurking panthers ready to make a bang,
Coming from behind to find the hoodlums;
They see them as the local bums.
When they’re in each others sight,
That is when they start to fight,
Once it’s over they drive away.
“We won!” Socs always say.

by Alyssa & Desiree


So Free Me and I Promise To Never Complain

Life is a symbol of Freedom
Not made to be imprisoned in a kingdom
Its a right not something that we need to make a fight
While slavery holds only the bold sneak out at night
And those who complain
Will wish for freedom in vain
I want out and I promise it won't be in vain
So free me and I promise to never complain

by David & Daniel

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