The Life Of That Kid

By Jordan, 12, Coomba Park, New South Wales, Australia

Hi my name is.... well it doesn't matter right now, but the kids at school call me THAT KID. No, I don't like it but it's better than what they call the other kids such as buck teeth and booger breath, but thats not important. Anyway, it's the first day of the school year and I had just moved to a new house and school (AND YOU KNOW HOW IT IS.) I wasn't happy. Really, I was never happy, neither were my parents. That's why we keep moving. I've been to twenty seven schools. Well, there I was at the school gates. All the kids were playing happily as most kids would. I was hoping to have a happy time at this school. I walked to the cola area and sat down on a seat. People didn't notice me. Suddenly the bell rang, all the kids lined up in lines. I stood at the back of the line. Alone of course. There was another kid at the back who looked a little lonely. I walked over to her.

'Hi my name is Gabriella, but I liked to be called Gurp.'

'Funny,' she said in a mad voice.

I was sort of embarrassed. But I realize she was laughing.

'I'm only playing with you my name is Cobber, well I want to be called that. My real name is Kellie.'

We shook hands.

'So are you new?' she asked.

'Yes,' I replied, glumly.

'You?' I asked.

'Yup,' she replied.

We stuck together after that. But in class it got nasty. Me and Kellie, I mean, Kellie and I sat in class. We were talking until a paper plane landed in Kellie's hair. We both laughed, but the boys hated that we enjoyed that. So they got up and started calling us names. Hey, look at that kid she is so ugly. I got confused.

'What did I say to you?'

'Nothing I just don't like you,' he replied.

I just turned around and ignored him. The teacher came in a second later.

'Sit down Mary,' she said to the boy. His face went red.

'My name is D.O.G,' he said as he sat.

The day was short and ended quick. Kellie's mum met my mum and I was finally happy. Mum and dad were to because I was of course. You know who that girl was, Gurp, she was my best friend, so you know who I am. That's right Kellie. Gurp is really happy that we are friends; it's been sixty one years and still counting. Well, that is her life and mine it was weird and wonderful at the same I hope you think so too.
(September 2008)

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How I Met Robey

By Riley, 8, WA, USA

My friend Robey recently moved to Mighigan . We are very good friends so at first I was very sad. I am still a little sad but not as sad as the first day I knew he was moving.

I met him in the first grade and I instantly wanted to be friends with him so I started playing football because he played it too. I used to hate football but now that I now how to play the game I have grown to love it.

Robey will come back in three years so in that time we will try to keep in touch with each other.

Robey is the best friend ever.
(September 2008)

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Friends

By Emma, 10, Andorra, Spain

Her smile always brought me up when I was down.
Whenever I felt lonesome she was always by my side.
She would go to the end of the earth to get the things I need.
I laughed at her jokes and she laughed at mine.
When I moved far away, she sent me lots of notes.
When she is near I feel warm and special.
I called her and when I did we were both happy to hear each others voice.
Even though I am far away from her we will always remember each other in our hearts.
(September 2008)

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Nicola

By Jodie, 10, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

This poem is dedicated to a girl called Nicola. Who is not with me anymore and I miss her lots.

I cry for you now and then,
Question is, will I ever see you again?
It may change over the years,
But it will end in tears.
Just to let you know I care,
It is just not fair,
I didn't want it to end this way,
All I'm trying to say,
Whether we are near or far,
You'll be my best friend no matter where we are.
(September 2008)

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The Sleepover

By Emily, 10, NSW, Australia

Last year at my birthday party my friends came over for a sleepover. We watched a movie and played for a little while but then it was time for bed! Mum kept coming down into the lounge room because we kept talking.

When mum had enough of coming downstairs and telling us to be quiet, she decided to tell us where we were going if we kept talking. She said that my friends Lucy, Bridget, Paris and Olivia would have to sleep in my sisters room.

Rebecca and the other Emily would stay in the lounge room, Madelin would sleep with the dog and guess what just for fun she said she would make me sleep in the rat-invested garage! I would rather sleep with my dog!

We only got to sleep at 1:00 in the morning.

What a sleepover!
(September 2008)

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Friendship

By Sarah, 10, Caledonia, Ont., Canada

Friendship is like a gem,
Friendship should have no end,
With friends you can have some fun,
Maybe even in the sun.

When you think your friendship is ending,
Maybe just a simple mending,
Will bring you back together,
Maybe even forever!
(September 2008)

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Sarah

By Allison, 11, Caledonia, Ont., Canada

Sarah is my friend,
Our friendship has no end.
Sarah is my friend,
We sometimes have to lend,
And sometimes our friendship seems to have an end.
So we fix it by amend,
Because Sarah is my friend.
(September 2008)

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My Friend

By Christopher, 10, Ireland

A strong lad,
A fit lad,
A small lad,
A football king,
A boxing legend,
A speed king,
Full of humour,
A class act to follow.
(September 2008)

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I Am

By Alexis, 13, Los Angeles, CA, USA

I am a softball player and a friend,
I wonder if I will ever hit a triple,
I hear my friends cheering me on,
I see my future job,
I want all my friends to be happy
I am a softball player and a friend.

I pretend I am strong,
I feel love all around,
I touch the world around me,
I worry if my puppy is bored during the school days,
I cry over my dead grandmother,
I am a softball player and a friend.

I understand my friends,
I say whatever I feel,
I dream of being a good baker,
I try my best at everything I do,
I hope to change the world,
I am a softball player and a friend.
(September 2008)

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My Friend's Birthday

By Nikitha, 5, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

I went to my friends birthday. I played with my friends and I ate cake with my friends. I had a sleepover. The next morning I went home. I had so much fun!
(September 2008)

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What People Call Friends

By Ceia, 11, Shillington, PA, USA

They walk together,
Talk together,
Dress the same,
Playing mind games.

They talk about each other,
Behind backs,
Eat up other girls,
Like they're snacks.

Faker than a Barbie doll,
This is what people call friends.

My friends and I,
Laugh together,
Are together,
All the time.

We are ourselves,
And act like it too,
We are together,
Forever.
(August 2008)


As real as we ever could be
This is what I call friends

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A Little Friend

By Whitney, 11, Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Did you use to feel that you were all alone without friends?

That's what I used to feel like before I met the most unexpected friend. Nobody thought that a little 4 year old could be such a good friend not even me! But I soon found out that I was wrong. A little 4 year old or any small child can be a great friend. If you look closely you may find small characteristics that older friends may have grown out of over time.

Little children don't know much about the world or what people do in it. Their minds don't pick up bad words or if they do, they soon forget. But us older people may remember bad words forever and try to get them out of our heads with no success.

They don't care when they don't win a competition. But us, on the other hand, will be annoyed for a very long time. These are a few things we miss when we see a little child. We think them clumsy and stupid but really if you look closer you might find something different.
(August 208)

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How to be a Good Friend

By Kyra, 9, Immokalee, FL, USA

My best friend is Jordyn-Star Williams. We knew each other since we were babies. She is so funny and nice. Even though we fight sometimes, she's still my friend and we always look out for each other.

Now I'm going to tell you how we met. After my mom and her mom were done with high school, me and Jordyn started hanging out. Over the years we grew apart but guess what? Now she is in my third grade class and our mom's say we are like twins.

(August 2008)

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Lovely Friends

By Lucy, 9, Fulwood, Lancashire, UK

Friends are great,
You need a good mate,
They look after you,
Even when you're safe,
They care for you,
A loving mate.
(August 2008)

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Friends

By Tamara, 11, Burton, Staffs, UK

Friends stick with you,
No matter what they say,
Friends stick with you,
'Til the end of the day.

Friends stick with you,
Even when you fall out,
Friends stick with you,
No matter what you fell out about.

Friends stick with you,
Friends stick by you,
Friends stick with you,
Friends stick by you.
(August 2008)

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Friends forever?

By Roxy, 14, Los Angeles, California, USA

When I was in Grade 8 I had Leukemia. Luckily it was the type that was curable. And my bff Joeline was totally there for me and I couldn't appreciate it more. Thanks so much JOELINE. XOXO:ROXY:) (July 2008)

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What is A Friend?

By Jaliyah, 10, Memphis, TN, USA

What is a friend? Is a friend someone who calls you everyday? To tell you the latest news and how they made a way? Or do they treat you with respect and never settle for less. Hug you at night tell you that you don't need to worry or fright. Do they tease you and wheez and tell you that they need you.
Can't they just be one thing your only friend until the end. The blood in your body the muscle in your bone. There is only one thing that can keep a friendship strong. And it's love.
(July 2008)

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In Memory of Megan

By Emma, 12, Gloucestershire, UK

Megan, this is for you.

When you were here, you lit up the world.
You lit up my life.
You lit up my face
                   with so many
                                smiles.


        I know                you are
          not                  gone
           for                ever
            but              ...
             you            are
                because I can
                   not see
                     you

                    SMILE.
                     E  M
                     G  M
                     A  A
                     N
      

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Hayley

By Rebecca, 12, Hornchurch, UK

Having fun together in
Activity week was when we were such good friends and
You were always there for me
Like at the activity week BBQ you saved us all from Abba
Eating burgers and then playing SPLAT!
You were my best friend

Of course we were best friends

Don't forget me I won't forget you
Oh Hayley
Now why did it have to end too soon
No one knows why
Of all my time at
Hacton those last six weeks with you were great
Understand my cry for help, oh how I miss you
Every day I think and miss, I think and miss you
(May 2008)

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Why I have friends

By Eldine, 9, FL, USA

"You all know why it is important to have friends but do you know why it's important to me". Friends are important to me because they are special,funny,and you won't be lonely.
"All my friends are so special and you're one of them".
Initially, my friends are so special because they like family.
I have some good friends like my teacher Mrs B. She is everyone's friend in my classroom. So is Ms. W - she is a good teacher. I have other friends that are special to me. Like another one is Brianna she is such a good friend. Brittany is the best. I have some eternal friends that are the best. I have told you why my friends are special.
"Friends are so funny". Additionally, it is important to have friends because of their humor. I love my friends humor they crack me up like santa's "HO HO HO". They're the best. Friends are just important to me. Guess why what my favorite holiday is valentines day because cupid just shoot me.
Furthermore, friends are important because you won't be lonely. My friends always cheer me up just like that because they're the best. Like teachers or friends. I can't wait to go to school tomorrow because of new game called elmo. When I first heard a game called elmo I didn't want to play in till my heroic friend Robert cheered me up. I have told you the second reason why it is important to have friends.
"Aloha". To wrap it up I have explained why my friends are important to me because they are special, funny, and can cheer you up like that. I'd keep on writing but I have to go talk to my friends.
(April 2008)

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