Thank You For Being My Guiding Star (Virtue) By: Michael Lopez

Mom, I was a little star not knowing where to go. It felt like I was going toward the black hole.

Then one day you saved me and became my guiding star.

I have started to show the light within. I know I started out dim, however by your side I have started to show the light within.

Don't worry mom I will never explode. I will always keep on shining until I am the brightest star in the sky.

Thank you mom for being my guiding star and lighting the way.

Character First: Tolerance An Original Poem By: Marisa J. Rivera Character First: Tolerance

My dearest Mother, My darling father My life is the world Complete with all of the world’s good And bad things

There are politicians who argue for dominance over one Another, There are countries who wage war on one another, There are nuclear weapons that fire which are returned with Sorrows

But there are comedians To relieve the tension There are events To occupy useless time And there is love’ To carry the burden Of that which is unwanted

My life is the world Complete with the tolerance of all The world’s good And bad things But there is hope that one day There will be world peace And on that day, the world, my life Will be complete

Tolerance is key.

MARCUS CANTU Mrs. McMurrey “INITIATIVE” CHARACTER FIRST “FIREWORK”

I am a firework, before it goes off, everyone waiting on me Waiting as I get dressed for school, for church, to finish my work Sometimes they’re disappointed sometimes they’re amazed My Dad trying to teach me PUNCTUALITY

I am a firework, unique I am like no other Always feeling COMPASSION for those in need My Mom says this is one of my best traits

I am a firework on New Year’s Eve, costly Not always getting the things I ask for Learning I need to be RESPONSIBLE In order to get what I want

I am a firework when I pitch, soaring with great force Pitching I love; it’s what they say I do best Leaving the audience saying, “Wow!!!” While my older brother reminds me the importance of HUMILITY

I am a firework working hard to please Not always easy with everyone watching Will I soar? Will I dwindle? Will I reach the sky? GRATEFUL for the chance to show them all I can do!

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