Assignment Number One: Autobiographic Poetry

 Each of us comes from

     somewhere with blossoms.

                 by Victoria Chang

Violets bring spring in my country and children pick them for their teachers.      Rajmonda

I was walking through the center of my city and I saw red roses, so I bought them for my mom.       Timo

The tiny yellow fragrant blossom of Padauk reminds me of the Thingyan Water Festival.          Precious

Violets are one of my favorites because they are small, wild and awesome.     Ardian

When I see a hydrangea with so many colors, I remember my beautiful home in Ecuador.      Sara

My grandma's orchids are the colors of my mother's lips and my mother's roses are the color of my life.     Italo

When I see the huge purple jacarandas I remember how beautiful my town is.      Axel

I remember when I went on vacation and saw a tree with white leaves, and I felt peace.      Steven

The yellow apricot blossom is a symbol of the New Year in Vietnam. Duong

The white orchid reminds me of my grandmother's garden and my city of birth.     Denisse

The arun lily is a beautiful flower that my family gives on every occassion.    Glesly

The jasmine is a beautiful white flower that smells good and is the symbol of love and respect.      Kedparpha

When I smell Lavanda, it makes me feel that I'm there.      Astrid

Red flowers bless me with happiness and feelings of freedom.   Abdul

The hibiscus was a red spark of life around the house.    LJ