Congratulations, National SLAM! poets, Russett and Zimani!
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Soccer Sounds
Russett S., P.S. 192
When we cross the street,
You can hear our stomping feet.
You can hear the crowds cheer
when we make a goal here.
You can hear the noise when a soccer ball is hit.
You can hear coaches screaming all around.
There are a lot of noises in soccer called Soccer Sounds.
But when I come back,
There are things I hear and see.
I see people throwing trash on the floor
and parks without trees.
I hear kids scream, curse, and fight
when their parents are out of sight.
There are many things I want to change that I hear and see.
These things make me so angry–like the HULK!–I want to destroy everything in my way!
Until I grow up I can’t change the plastic grass where I play
But there is still a power in the words I say.
Because making a noise is the first step toward making a change
And making Soccer Sounds makes me feel OK!
Because when we cross the street,
You can hear our stomping feet.
You can hear the crowds cheer
when we make a goal here.
You can hear the noise when a soccer ball is hit.
You can hear coaches screaming all around.
When I play soccer, I hear Soccer Sounds.
America SCORES!
Zimani A., P.S.325
Soccer is my favorite sport.
We kick it up and down the court.
We keep it so fresh on the microphone.
We like no interruptions when the game is on.
I’m not small. I’m very tall.
I sometimes fall, so my parents I call.
When I play in the game I sometimes feel shame,
But I really don't blame, cause I take responsibility for who I am.
I go to the goal. I have a lot of soul.
I use team work. I lead the team,
When we come out we are bravely seen.
PS 192, they really rock,
When they came out they gave me a shock.
They show teamwork on the field,
and their goalie is a human shield!
They have the kicks that make me sick.
They make good passes, but they don't pass gasses.
They play like Heather, light as a feather.
And... they always play together!
Our coaches say we’re a team and we understand,
And we run out there like we are a band.
Our coaches say, “I know we can do it.”
Then we say, “There’s nothing to it!”
Our coaches wonder if we’re a team,
They stop in the hallway and wonder and dream.
We are a team and we can do more.
I’ll tell you why because we’re America SCORES!