The sounds of Covid, a poem by Daniel Shorten, 9

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 6, 2020

The sounds of Covid By Daniel Shorten, 9 Water running from the taps Arguments from the sink – who goes first? The grownups are whispering, worried All of those numbers, day after day The thrush...

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Flash Contest #4: Poems About Found Objects in the Kitchen: Our Winners and Their Work!

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 2, 2020

Weekly Flash Contest #4: Write a Poem About a Found Object in your Kitchen Go into the kitchen. Stand in front of a cupboard with food in it (or the fridge). Close your eyes, open...

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An Unexpected Journey, a poem by Abhi Sukhdial, 12

by Abhi Sukhdial

Published April 26, 2020

The Unexpected Journey By Abhi Sukhdial, 12 I was having fun Completely relaxing And as happy as can be. Talking to friends and laughing And eating lots of chocolate When suddenly Lightning struck out of...

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Flash Contest #3: Write From an Animal’s Point of View: Our Winners and Their Work!

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 25, 2020

Weekly Flash Contest #3: Write from the Point of View of an Animal Write about a day in the life of your pet or a friend’s pet, as if you were that pet. Remember to...

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This Invisible Wall, a poem by Ishan Kelkar, 10

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 24, 2020

This Invisible Wall By Ishan Kelkar, 10 This invisible wall Makes people sick Traps people in their homes only leaving for essentials This invisible wall strips toilet paper from shelves People stock their pantries with...

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Coronavirus Haiku, poetry by Amy Richman, 10

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 22, 2020

Coronavirus Haiku By Amy Richman, 10 Coronavirus I am lonely now because I am at home Coronavirus Friends to see in the morning No I can't no more Coronavirus I will try to stay strong...

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Covid-19, a poem of hope by Audrey Chuang, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 20, 2020

Covid-19 by Audrey Chuang, 11 The news rings in my head The anger and negativity swirling around me I can’t settle My heart won’t settle Everyone's hearts won’t settle Every pair of anxious eyes Waiting...

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Tough Times, a poem by Aarush Iyengar, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 17, 2020

Tough Times by Aarush Iyengar, 12 Tough times are here, So keep your loved ones near. Be happy and sing a song, When you feel the days are long. Keep your spirits up in different...

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The Virus, a poem by Avah Dodson, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 15, 2020

The Virus By Avah Dodson, 11 As I lie in bed I can hear Mom sobbing into Dad’s arms. They’re dying. What are we going to do? Who? I wonder as I drift off. No...

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corona virus, a poem by Max Corthésy, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 13, 2020

corona virus By Max Corthésy, 11   infected, undetected putting people in quarantine like a routine.   uncured, must endure washing hands a demand.   infectious, contagious hand to food, food to mouth, thousand dead, some...

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