Rich Middle School History Poetry Published

Bobbie Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  April 16, 2016.  Lexi Johnson's seventh grade class wrote poems about being a pioneer for their Utah History Class. This is in response to a Rich School District program to include writing in every subject  Teacher Johnson took it to a new level by publishing the poetry in a lovely volume which  includes photographs, poetry and prose which can be purchased for $10 through the district.

All of the students wrote "I am" poems such as the one penned by student, Sydney Hopkins:

I am wet and cold.

I wonder if I'll live through today.

I hear the rushing of the water

I see my little brother crying

I want to sit in a warm house.

I am wet and cold.

I pretend like I am warm.

I feel strong as I carry my little brother across the river.

I touch his little rosy cheeks.

I worry that he will die.

I cry at the thought.

I am wet and cold.

I understand that I am serving my brother.

I say, "I love you" to him.

I dream that we will reach the Salt Lake Valley soon.

I try to be cheerful.

I hope my brother is warm

I am wet and cold.

These books will be in both the Garden City Library and the Randolph City Library for patrons or can be purchased while supplies last.