A Poet Strikes Again

Just a few days ago, this blog published some song lyrics written by Mara. As I copied down the lyrics on the bus ride home from school, several students on the bus were curious about Mara's song and asked to hear the lyrics. I always enjoy how tuned in students are to each other's creativity.

One of those students was reminded of some poetry he composed recently, and asked me to copy it down and reproduce it here for your reading pleasure. You may remember that in November, this blog also published a poem by Arlo about Clearwater's new rain garden.


Herewith are three more poetry compositions by Arlo.

Goodbye

"Goodbye," she said, as she passed away
I did not hear what she did not say
But the rhythm definitely gave it away
She obviously sent a bidding.

Stupid Forest

The stupid forest is an awesome place.
You'll go through it once and you'll leave no trace.
You'll come back through again and you'll say,
"Hooray for today, 'cause I am smart again."

Hollywood Man

He's a Hollywood man
He puts signs on his door step
He's a jolly good man
He makes friends on every corner
He's a jolly good man so everyone's a fan
He's a jolly good, Hollywood man that's tan

End of post.

Here is the beginning of my post. hey its robert. we are cooking dinner for our host family tonight it will be fun.

End of post.

Denmark

Here is the beginning of my post. Braden here just wanted to let you know Robert and i took a tour of the capital Copenhagen. I was really taken aback by the beautiful architecture. After observing the royal palace and Grand opera house I couldnt help but think thats something we really lose sight of in America With our modern mundane office buildings and lack of epic dragon statues is the beauty, style and fact that every building is built with not just the purpose of getting things done as efficiently and effectively as possible but conveying a message and adding to the atmosphere culture that keeps places like these so unique.

End of post.

Here is the beginning of my post. Braden here i just wanted to let you all know i have developed a sweet tooth out of necessity. also i bought some chapstick

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Guitar Student Builds Electric Guitar

Musicmaking is a huge draw at Clearwater right now, and the Music Room is a very popular place. Many students of different ages are learning instruments and singing, and three students have formed a band. Cass, who is 14 years old, is studying guitar with Matt, a staff member and musician. Cass plans to design and build his own electric guitar from scratch, but is putting together a guitar kit first thanks to a guitar builder's recommendation.

Cass just got the Fender Strat guitar kit below.


The guitar is in pieces, and needs sanding and painting. Cass has primed the body and will paint the body of the guitar white, but has not yet settled on what design he will paint on top of the white.

After Cass showed off the pieces of his new guitar, Matt and interested students pulled other electric guitars out of the Music Room to compare the shapes of the guitar heads. In the photo above, you can see the kit head, which has not been shaped. Cass has designed a shape and has identified an Assembly member with tools to cut out the design.


He hopes that completing the kit will give him some of the experience he needs to design and build his own guitar.

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Denmark

Here is the beginning of my post. we are still alive and getting over jet lag. DENMARK IS BADASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bon Voyage!

Well, here are some pictures of Robert and Braden leaving. These are from leaving the school up until the security gates. We would have gotten some from further in, like the plane taking off etc. but as my new friend, Jacob, the 300 lb security guard, explained to me, "Non-Ticketed persons are not allowed beyond the security gates!" Well, I will nurse my bruises.
-Cate