Slice #27 What do you believe in?
What do I believe in?
I believe in hard work
I believe in telling the truth…
even when it’s hard-
I believe in words
to heal, to learn, to soothe-
I believe in music
to move me, to lift me up-
I believe that reading
makes me smarter & more compassionate-
I believe in writing:
that’s where I figure out life-
I believe in standing up for others
when they can’t stand up for themselves!
I believe in equal rights for all
I believe in listening more and talking less
(I don’t always do that)
I believe that hugs and lip balm and marshmallows
make everything better
I believe that glitter and bacon and just the right pen
can make all right with the world-
I believe in my dog
and the conversations we have,
I believe in family
loud, boisterous, loving family-
I believe in traditions and rituals
Sunday dinners, beach vacations, and loving no matter what…
I believe in swinging high on the swings and
yelling WHEEEE while riding the waves in the ocean-
I believe in friends
laughing and crying together, and endless conversations
I believe in acceptance more than being right
I believe in apologies
I believe in love!
What do you believe in?
I believe in almost exactly the same things as you. I also believe in reading to teach me compassion and to broaden my horizons. I believe in falling into bed next to my husband and dog, sleeping peacefully all snuggled up–that is the best way to end and begin each day. I believe in the smiles and laughter of my children. They make everything worthwhile just by existing. This is fun!
I believe in competition
I believe in miracles
I believe that there are no mistakes only to show what not to do
I believe that singing is the best way to make a story without writing
I believe I have finished my third book
Hahaha! Kiara, I LOVE the last line! Hahahaha!! Good one! 🙂
(I’m almost done with my third book.)
Thanks Chris! I love your list. I continue to revise my poem too. 🙂
This is just absolutley lovely. I share your list – and love that you put LOVE at the end. It makes it all work best!
Love your list! What a wonderful way to express all that you believe in – will definitely need to do this! (I agree with most of yours)
Great list! I chuckled at the line about glitter and bacon! Fun writing!
Thanks Lee Ann! The glitter and bacon line was inspired by my three year old niece and my best friend. 🙂
I believe in friendship and how with just the right person, everything is better,
I believe in hope because it pulls us through tough times,
I believe in miracles and the happiness and smiles they bring,
I believe in love because everyone needs some,
I believe in me.
I hope you liked the poem Ms. Haseltine! I FINALLY slept in today for the first time this whole Spring Break! Crazy, right? I feel very happy today because a bunch of my friends called me yesterday at basically the same time to hang out! I am going to be with MS then Rachel is coming, then one day I am having a sleepover with Courtney and am going to be hanging out with Kiara. I am not saying dates for you stalkers out there😛. Every one wanted to hang out with me! 💜💕FEEL THE LOVE!!! 💕💜
WOAH! I JUST REALIZED I POSTED THAT COMMENT EXACTLY ONE HOUR LATER THAN THE LAST COMMENT! I MUST BE SYCIC! I MEAN PSYCIC OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT! 🔮😛😋
I love, love, love your poem! Thanks for sharing and have lots of fun!
I believe in a lot of things like friendships, family time, and yes, marshmallows. Ms. Haseltine, Rebekah and I were wondering if we could sit next to each other for 4th quarter. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssseeeeeeeeee????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
rebekah and I are having tons of fffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
see you soon!
I forgot, I LOVE your poem Ms. Haseltine…I like glitter and bacon too…it kind of describes my life. 😜😝😛😋🍳(I don’t have a picture of bacon so I settled for eggs) HA HA HA HA HA!
I believe in family, friends, competition, love, family, fun times and a lot others.
Hmmmmm, I can’t make any promises about seats. Tell Rebekah I got her comment too. 🙂
Thanks Paravi! 🙂
Ahhhhh I keep forgetting to post on the blog. My sister got a sniffle and now she is wheezing in her lungs. I went to the beach and to the pool I have been having so much fun I won’t get the prize at the end of the month though because I keep forgetting to post. 😭 Oh well I had a good time doing it. 😉
Paravi: Hey Ms. Haseltine! MS and I are hanging out. I forgot to tell you, my brother’s band WON THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS CONTEST! It was just a few days ago! I was SO excited! His band is called The Royal Thieves, or TRT for short. They were also spoken about from a RECORD LABEL! I know this because I was eaves dropping on them. 😛 It specifically said “Check out the new Virgina band TRT!” Ok, now to MS!
MS: Ms. Haseltine, I 💜your poem! I am at Paravi’s house (she says she is awesome. Well, SO AM I!!!!!!! :-)) Paravi says my smiley has a double chin! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! This has been a very fun spring break for me, unlike spring break in third grade. I had the stomach bug for the whole
Paravi: OK back to me! I got a CUTE new top from Diya’s mom! She is a good clothes shopper,! (I asked my mom if we could invite her for Christmas because of that) 😋😜😛😐😝😧😔😔😉😡😎😓😄😧😶😆😌👷😬😦👮😤😕😆😵👦😡😋😟😬😠😶😋😴😦😛😳😗😞😜😗😂😗😝😧I AM BORED…sorry MS.
MS: So, as I was saying, in third grade I had the stomach bug for the whole spring break. 😧 It really sucked.
I really like that poem Ms. Haseltine. I believe in four things:
God
My family
My friends
Boston
I believe in other things, but mainly those four. I belive in Boston and their teams. The other three things most people belive in.
I just came back from lunch w my cousin who is pregnant and I and Lucia came up with boy and girl names she know about this blog so if you come up with any names please tell me.
BOY Girl
Damian I forgot
Oh I just remembered gigi or Ysabel
I believe on friendship
I believe in miracles
I believe in love
I believe that school is important
I believe in family
I believe that reading and writing make things better
I believe that getting crushed by waves are fun
I believe in beautiful days
You’re still posting. I’m glad you are. I hope your sister gets better and you stay healthy.
Ahh, Natalie! Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Well written, Will. How could I forget Boston? I’ll need to add that. Thanks. Hope you’re having fun.
I believe that being nice to someone can change your day.
I believe in friendship and my crazy but dependable friends.
I believe that all my family needs to bbe cheered up, is a funny picture taken on a ride in Hershey’s Chocolate World.
I also believe in my family.
I believe that a smile is worth a thousand words, and that the more you smile the better you feel.
I love this, Grace. It’s so beautiful!!
In my earlier comment with Paravi, there was supposed to be a heart. (I love your poem, Ms. Haseltine).
Here’s my version of your poem.
I believe that reading takes you places,
Places that you can’t visit otherwise.
I believe that a good laugh can brighten anyone’s day.
I believe that everything is fun, it just depends on how you think about it.
I believe that the right environment can just make everything seem great.
I believe that even the smallest things matter.
I believe that oxygen will keep me alive.
I believe in my family and friends.
I believe in perseverance.
I believe in love and happiness because you can’t live without them.
I believe in being open-minded and willing to accept something even if it’s not your own.
I believe in hope because it makes you stronger.
I believe in miracles and smiles because they seem to make everything better.
I believe in ME!!!
Well said, MS!!! I really enjoyed your poem.
Oh yeah, I also believe that chocolate and peanut butter make the world a better place.
I’m so happy, even though today was tiring and hard work with the horses it was still so much fun, plus I perfected my posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My cousins left today so I am bored and really sad! 🙁 I really had a fun time with them and know they are gone. 🙁
I belive that family can change you and your whole world.
I belive that the power of love is one of the most things in the world!
I belive Education is the key to everything beyond you!
I belive whatever is around me is where I belong!
Love your poem. I must show it to my students tomorrow. I know they will be inspired!
I believe in everything that comes my way
I believe that everything happens for a reason
I believe that life is a journey with lots of obstacles,
Yet we always find a way to pass them
There’s some people who are really on my nerves! I seriously can’t take them anymore.
I believe in second chances…listening more often than speaking and always trying my best!
Wow! Thanks Beth, I’d love to hear their response.
Carmela, I hope today is better!
Amy, “second chances” that’s a good one. Thanks! 🙂
Leona, I also believe that everything happens for a reason.
I belive that with the right book and great food and friends anything is possible
There’s nothing to do today, but tomorrow I’m going to Delaware to visit my grandparents.