In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth, Project Zero at Harvard University (Out of Eden Learn) is calling all students to submit poetry about Out of Eden Learn and Paul Salopek’s Out of Eden Walk. They will feature student poems on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Email your submissions to learn@outofedenwalk.com and also your teacher. Here are two examples of poems written by 11 year old students in the Out of Eden Learn project.
In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth: today we’re featuring a poem by Out of Eden Learn student creativeart2014 about the Out of Eden Walk
Age 11, Virginia, United States. (Source: Out of Eden Learn Facebook Page).
A student from Virginia Beach, United States shares a poem about Out of Eden Walk. Submit student poems today in honor of #NationalPoetryMonth about or related to Paul Salopek’s epic walk! (Source: Out of Eden Facebook Page).
This my poem
We see the world round and round
but we don’t hear it’s very sound
though as we walk the earth
that’s a speck in space
we don’t know our very race
Our ancestors walked the earth
thinking it was really big
probably thought it would take them a week
as they walked the earth big and bright
they realized their schedule would be really tight
They walked the earth, days even years
walking so far they shed some tears
our ancestors made it all around the world
don’t you think it’s now our turn?
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Aditya,
Wow, wow, wow…I am truly impressed. I forgot how much you liked to write poetry. Great work. Please share it via the email address given and cc me. Nice work and feel free to write another one, if you wish.
Mr. Martin
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Dear Aditya,
A beautiful poem after a long time. Really love it, so nicely conveyed the importance of going around the world which in turn discover about our self and the value of life. Keep up the good work!!
Luv Mom.
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2 Poems
1. Walking
Walking, walking,
in footsteps of ancients,
of ancestors, of our origins.
Discovering, finding, observing
details looked past by many more.
Diving, rediscovering, looking in
on one tiny ordinary detail
more than one can ever imagine.
Bringing up something
new.
2. Simplicity
Look, find, see
This is what makes a discovery
Observe the unnoticed,
Stare at the forgotten,
Walk.
Simplicity is what holds
the most intricate details.
Simple.
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Rhea,
Nice job. Thank you for sharing these poems on the blog. I really like the second one, in particular. I noticed this morning that it was featured on the Out of Eden Learn (@OutofEdenLearn) Twitter site. Good work and keep on writing!
Mr. Martin
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We see the world one way,
He sees it another.
We don’t notice small,
intricate,
unique,
beautiful details.
You wouldn’t think it matters,
But if feels good to see the world.
To really open your eyes wide.
Loving each part and aspect,
Gaining respect for each culture and language.
That is the greatness of going slow.
Lets go together,
On a journey,
of beauty,
of peace,
of innovation,
of different sounds and tastes.
To really open your eyes wide,
Look.
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Another wow, wow, wow poem. Great work! I just finished dinner and saw your message arrive. I was reading it to my family and they were equally impressed. Please email Out of Eden and cc me. Hopefully, your poem will be among the ones they choose for their social media site.
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