In term 2, we focused on poetry through our Literacy. We were reading, listening to, acting out, illustrating and then writing poetry. The class worked so well during this project and we wrote a class poem called ‘What does Christmas mean to me?’. The class split into pairs and created a couple of verses each. I am so proud of the final outcome and am delighted to share it with you all.

What does Christmas mean to me?

A poem written by Primary 7

What does Christmas mean to me?

Well, it changes every year you see.

 

When I was five, I couldn’t sleep

For dreams of presents and lots of sweets.

Writing to Santa to tell him my desires

As I watched for reindeer flying higher and higher.

Some wonderful years have now passed

And those magical memories they still last.

But now that I am older I’m learning to see

That Christmas can mean so much more to me.

 

We hang up the precious tree decorations

As we look forward to loud family celebrations.

Spending too much money buying random expensive gifts

When actually dad really likes those 10p crisps.

Everyone I love, sitting around drinking tea

Listening to their laughs fills me with joyful glee.

Sitting around the busy table having delicious Christmas dinner

Listening to cracker jokes and teaching papa to use a fidget spinner.

 Giving family and friends presents fills my heart with such bliss

As they softy give me a warming thank you kiss.

Spending time with family is so dear

It spreads the love and the Christmas cheer.

 

Christmas is a time to be full of hope and love

Spread joy to everyone, give thanks to god above.

But we think of others at Christmas time too

To remind us that it’s not all about you.

We can give to the food bank; cereal, pasta and rice

Helping others in need, we all should be nice.

We can check on a neighbour, be friendly, give them a surprise

Listen to their stories, learn from others who are wise.

We visit our relativities to make sure they are okay

But we should do it more regularly not just on Christmas day.

We can give to local charity some of our old toys

To spread magic and happiness to less fortunate girls and boys.

 

So what does Christmas mean to you?

We hope that we have changed your view.