Chidren's writing: A poem - by Aadhya
14.04.25
I recently received an email from a student I taught a few years ago. What a lovely surprise! I am posting her poem here so other students can read and enjoy it. It is powerful in its message, using language and structure to make us think, and the repeated metaphor of the butterfly works brilliantly.
Here's the email, and poem! Enjoy...
Hello Anna,
This is Aadhya from one of your past creative writing lessons (around 3 years ago).
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to take a moment to share an achievement that you helped me achieve and I am really proud of. I recently won a 'Prepare for peace' poem competition which will be published and shared with world leaders.
Your support and guidance during those one-hour group lessons have played a huge role in this achievement, and I appreciate the support and guidance you have given me.
Thank you for being such an inspirational teacher. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I have attached a copy of my entry for you to read!
Aadhya
Prepare for Peace - a poem by Aadhya
Peace does not need words or actions
All it needs is thought
Peace can change lives, or it may destroy others
It may be a small action
But to another it can be a big one
Peace and love are quite similar.
Both only needing it spread for people to understand the importance of it.
Why can't there be peace
War and arguments are the answer
Where the grown-ups fight like little children over a piece of land
like children fighting over toys
It may create a lot of noise
A butterfly flutters in the distance
But as the evening falls,
And the adults lie on the ground playing dead
Their bodies not moving but rot like bread
A butterfly flutters, hoping to keep peace
Far far away , a Butterfly flutters
As dreams were shuttered.
Every day it may be the same,
But remember, it is not a game
As people's houses burn in flames
A Butterly flutters.
When world peace can be achieved
The butterfly leaves
As its job has been finished
But will that ever happen?
The butterfly flutters,
Everyday.
Every week.
Every Month.
Every Year.
To keep peace.