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Poetry Winners
As a part of its "Be
Kind to Animals Week" festivities, the Wisconsin
Humane Society sponsors a poetry contest for kids.
Here are this year's winning entries.
Share the World
Alex Paniagua
St. Charles Borromeo School
6th Grade
How many hearts does it take to make peace?
And how many friends can make hope?
It always starts out with one heart that’s ready.
And one small group of friends that will cope.
There are creatures all over the world
That aren’t cared for or loved or mistreated.
But that one group of friends that will fight ‘til
the end can help all the love that is needed.
The birds in the sky and the mammals on land
And the bugs and amphibians and fish.
And every animal that is out there
Can be fixed with care and one wish.
Exactly how many animals beg for our help?
And how many people can help out this cause?
How many people deny what they hear?
And never help out…just because?
It’s our fault the animals perish
We make the whole world turn gray
We keep the world like it’s all for ourselves
So let’s share the world today.
Share the World
Carley DeLong
St. Matthias School
5th Grade
People have feelings and want to be loved,
So do our furry friends.
Be kind and caring to animals,
And share the world with them
Dogs need care and kindness,
To help them become strong.
Cats are gentle and friendly,
And like to prance along.
Birds can make you laugh.
Fish, we just watch them swim.
Bunnies are great at cuddling.
While lizards crawl up your skin.
Animals both big and small,
Just want to be loved.
So have you hugged your pet today,
And showed them all your love?
Share the World
Elijah Jackson
Golda Meir School
4th Grade
Out on the ocean, wind in my sail.
I look to the sunset and see a great big whale.
Without Earth’s clean water, marine life will fail.
Then my story of the ocean breeze would only be a tale.
From the creatures of the sea to the birds in the air
Let’s keep our planet clean so they’ll always be there.
In our city streets, many cats can be found.
Get your kitty fixed to bring those numbers down.
Do you want a furry mate for your family to enjoy?
Visit your local shelter, bring home a bundle of joy.
If a pet what you’ll get, show them love never be a threat.
Animals are good they should always be our friends.
Animals are the ones that we all can depend.
Share the World
Emma Cayen
Golda Meir School
3rd Grade
Our world first belonged to animals,
reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Then humans appeared.
Animal habitats disappeared.
Monkeys swing from tree to tree,
their home is the rainforest canopy.
Who ruined it?
Us.
Deer leap and glide,
the woods, what a wild ride!
Who ruined it?
Us.
Whales and fish splash and swim
Frolicking around without a whim.
Who ruined it?
Us.
I have a motto I’d like you all to pursue:
"Do unto others as they would do unto you.”
Would the animals kick you out of your house,
a monkey, deer or fish?
"Share the world” that’s my wish!
Pet Poems
Jenna Steinmetz
Richards School
4th Grade
Animals
People helping
Feeding, brushing, sleeping
Be kind to animals
Help more nature
Animals
Subject: pet care
Take care of your pets like dogs or cats
Give them care, love, or lying mats
I wish I could get more pets
Or help them in nets or in the vet.
Pets will never ever be gnats
Haiku
I love animals
Please be kind to animals
Be a helping hand
Care
Help animals
We need it!
Take care of animals
Feed and brush
I love
Animals!
The Animals I Love
Savanna Cain
Fratney Street Elementary
2nd Grade
Animals are just so sweet
I just want to
keep them
with me!
Here or there
or everywhere!
I wish I could
have them with me!
Up and down,
I turn around,
animals are
here and now.
Animals I love so much,
They help me
Share my love!
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