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Junior Writers Guild The Arna Bontemps Junior Writers Guild (JWG) was established in the fall of 1993 by the Arna Bontemps Foundation. This Guild is designed to promote an awareness and appreciation of literature among young writers of the community through the literary legacy of Arna Bontemps. In cooperation with the Rapides Parish Schools, students who exemplify a talent in writing and an interest in literature and are in grades 6 – 12, are encouraged to participate in the JWG. This program is designed to complement the local school curriculum and teachers are encouraged to use assignments given to the JWG in their classroom. The members of the JWG meet twice monthly on Saturdays at the Bontemps Museum from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. The objectives of this Guild are: 1) To allow the literary legacy of Arna Bontemps to serve as a catalyst for the creative potential of young writers. 2) To guide young writers in developing their own creative writing talents through the historic atmosphere of the Bontemps home. 3) To use the JWG as an avenue to publish works of young writers through the publication called Pencil Power. In the near future, this website will be posting upcoming programs that will include writers who are younger than 6th grade and older than 12th grade. Keep checking this website for this information. JUNIOR WRITERS GUILD 2003 PENCIL POWER Hold Fast to Your Dreams By Robbie Bridges Hold fast to your dreams Whatever they might be. May be to win the Olympics Or to be on TV Hold fast to your dreams Wherever they might lead They can take you to mars Or somewhere to plant a seed Hold fast to your dreams Whatever they may be Because our dreams are Decided by you and me Traditions By Mercedes Gemillion Traditions are something shared by everybody, A single-handed gesture to test your ability, Something growing older and older with time yearly A way of saying and knowing that you have family. “ Hold Fast To Your Dreams” by Marlon Hamilton Hold fast to your dreams Holding on whatever the means Hard as it might seem Think of it as ice cream Swallowing it is smooth and easy Red Rose By Rosalinda Clay I am a blooming rose Created in east Texas From a loving, caring family One out of six With the cheekbones of her people And the tone of their brown eyes I am a blooming rose. I’m Scared By Kegan Johnson I feel as though I’ve grown a bit. I have the choice to stand or sit. I now feel as though I’ve grown a bit more I have found the key and can open the door But now that I have the chance to be free, I don’t know if I want to be, I’m scared My life style has changed I’m scared of having to face the ruin. I’m scared to open the door and go Because I know that I am now alone. Hold Fast to Your Dreams By Casey Price Hold on to your dreams, and hold them tight, Because, trying to achieve them can sometimes be a hard fight, Your dreams are what can take you as high as you want to go, So always hold on to your dreams, for with them you will never stay low. Expansion By Sarah Norman Expansion Of freedom, Of blessed security, Of fresh, invigorating potential. A first step toward a new horizon A first taste of independence, Gulped down as an intense swig of liberation, Never nibbled with reluctance. Thousands of square miles, To affect millions of free people. A decision resolutely etched into history, An excursion into mysterious lands. The beginning of a tangible union. The continuation of mutual dreams. That purchased a legacy. “Hold Fast to Your Dreams” by Alfred Payne You would need to set some goals, So you can take your toll. You would need to work towards your dreams, So good and it will seem. If you don’t set your minds to accomplishing things Then what will become of you, It’s good to have goals in your life, So you can be a better person and live your life right. “Hold Fast To Your Dreams” By Ashlee Ridley Everyone’s dreams are important, just as important as life itself. Many people say “don’t tell, it won’t come true!” I can tell everyone my dreams and no one shall take them away. As Will Smith says “Don’t let anyone take away your dreams and tell you that you can’t do that!” Well you can tell them with a little attitude in your voice, shaking your head and say, Yes I Can, Oh, Yes I can! Self-Determination By Che”Rika I am determined to get where I need to go No one can stop me Cause I will keep stepping On my way To get where I need to go. Fear of Losing By Jessica Lachney Fear of losing Fear of you leaving Not just from my sight But from this world altogether It would do no good to beg and plead For you have made up your mind. If you go and do not come back Then my heart would break My soul ache For losing you I have lost all hope Lost all the love I’ve known Love By James “Jamey” O’Neal Love is a gift Sent from above by angels Love is shared By many and never by few Love is caring and sharing By people who are close And finally Love will be there When you are far away. The Bees By Patrick Smith The bees are busy making a hive. The bees are planning for the bears to arrive. Oh, no a bear is here but the bees are not Surprised he’s there. The bear reaches his hand in the hive And the bees count to five Next thing you know the bear took his hand out of the hive And ran and the bees said, “Good Bye!” |
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