IUsedTo05

We began our poetry exploration with a look back at our accomplishments, giving careful thought to our growing up process. We were introspective, creative, and insightful! Enjoy our poems!

This writing project aligned with the following Pennsylvania State Standards:

1.2.5 Reading Critically in All Content Areas

1.3.5 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

1.4.5 Types of Writing

1.5.5 Quality of Writing

3.7.5 Technological Devices

SkylerSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to go out of my house and give my brother a big hug!

But now I don't see him anymore!

I always wish upon a star

But I never have enough time to make my wish come true

I once had the experience of crawling

But now I can walk!

If I could fly

I would fly to Indiana and Buffalo New York!

I never watched a rated R movie

But I might when I'm 15

I can't speak that I'm perfect

But I can say that I'm clumsy

I won't have a fit

But I might in my head

I used to play with my brother!

But now I feel like I'm the only child!

NickSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to watch Power Rangers

But now I watch Attack of the Show

I always play video games after Homework

But I never dance ever really!!!!!

I once dived

But Now I say "ko-ni-ch-wa"

If I could jump really high

I would skydive

I never will like 1000 piece puzzles

But I might someday be part of the revolution

I can't touch this

But I can read this

I won't split my... pants ha-ha

But I might die... wait... everybody does

I used to watch TV and drink soda

But Now I watch the tele and have a spot of tea... wait... wrong script

where's that brit?

MichelleSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to play basketball for the Warriors

But now I swim for the STINGRAYS!

I always win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

But I never came in last

I once drove my dad's lawnmower

But now I ride my uncle's dirt bike

I I could have magical powers I think I would have a heart attack!

I would blow up things when I was angry

I never would hurt anybody... too bad... Just joking

But I might hurt a Maple tree for all the syrup!

I can't live under water... Yet!

But I can fly... in a plane that is

I won't ever crash I hope

But I might sit in first class seats YAY MAW!

I used to be psychic... not really

But now I'm just plain old Michelle

MaggieSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to sleep in a crib

But now I sleep in a bed

I always listen to my parents

But I never listen to my brother (Just Kidding!)

I once saw Avril Lavigne's concert on TV

But now I have her DVD

If I could I wouldn't go to school and I'd stay home with my family

I would make my brother nice

I never have been in sixth grade

But I might and probably will be next year

I can't drive yet

But I can drive in car games

I won't be in school in eight years

But I might be in college then

I used to want to go to school about five years ago

But now I don't want to go to school!!!

Michael M.September 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to climb a tree near my grandmother's house

But now I learned not to when I hurt my wrist

I always remember what happened to my wrist that day

I never want to climb that tree again

I once fell off of my trampoline

But now I always watch where I land so I don't fall off again

If I could fly I would go to the clouds

I would go back to Florida and get my hamster back

I never want to leave school

But I might go to Washington D.C. for vacation

I can't get another hamster

But I can still keep him in my head

I won't ever forget my hamster

But I might still do things to help me remember him

I used to keep my hamster in my room to sleep

But now I sleep with my stuffed animals

TylerSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to live in New York

But now I live in Pennsylvania

I always play baseball

But I never play football

I once had 2 dogs

But now I only have 1

If I could play baseball when I get older...

I would be so rich

I never liked moving to another place

But I might still like it there

I can't ice skate at all

But I can roller blade very good

I won't ever cheat on a test

But I might look around the room

I used to be bad at sports

But now I am really good at sports

DarleneSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to laugh heartily at everything

But now I'm mature enough to only laugh at funny stuff most of the time

I always laughed no matter what

But I never got upset a lot 'til I was 7

I once in a while cried

But now I don't cry as much!

If I could I stop crying and do a puzzle

I would get frustrated and do something else

I never purposely get hurt for attention

I might get hurt on accident!

I can't go to bed late on school nights

But I can every other night unless I'm busy in the morning

I won't be rude to others

But I might if someone was rude to me

I used to be weak and a coward

But now I am strong and brave

DanSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to eat broccoli

But now I don't like it that much

I always eat my breakfast

But I never chew on plastic, paper, or wood

I once hated school because I didn't like learning

But now I kind of like it

If I could go to the planet Pluto

I would take a rock sample from that planet to study

I never drink coffee

But I might give it to my cat

I can't whistle

But I can make up new games

I won't eat peaches

But I might eat apples

I used to hurt my cats

But now I let them hurt me

DrewSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to enjoy the morning flowers scent

But now I enjoy the Autumn's breeze

I always shall concentrate on the goal

But I never will consume drugs

I once loved to wake up early

But now I should save up energy for the day ahead

If I could wish upon a wishing star

I would wish for drug resistance

I never will do tobacco or alcohol

But I might end the usage of drugs

I can't stop everyone from tobacco

But I can make myself a strong man

I won't do drugs

But I might not be capable of stopping production

I used to wish upon a star

But now I know I can do it!

ChristopherSeptember 6, 2005

I Used To...

I used to ride a train to New York

But now I can't because my mom for some reason said no!

I always make a mess

But I never clean it up

I once had a pet fly

But now I think I sat on it!

If I could fly like a fly

I would fly so high

I never will be able to though

But I might learn to do magic... heal my fly and ride a train

I can't so that's that

But I can go to Pluto

I won't because my Mom & Dad won't let me

But I might go to Venus

I used to wish I could do this stuff

But now I'm just a boring old regular KID