by the RBMS 8th grade AVID class 2023/24
As I walk through the sidewalk,
I see living things.
Follow the right path.
As I daydream in class,
I wonder what my future will bring me.
I am grateful for my books.
I’m grateful for my hair.
I’m grateful for basketball
as it brings me happiness and love.
Basketball sounds and smells like love.
I am grateful for my dog, Lady,
because she is cute
and makes me happy when I’m sad.
I’m grateful for my cat that acts like a brother to me.
I am grateful for my teachers
because they inspire me to become my best self
and never to give up.
I am thankful for my friends
for being there for me whenever I needed them.
I am grateful for my bestie.
I’m grateful for my AVID class
who always brings a smile to my face.
I am thankful for my brother
because he is one of the only people
who has been there for me my whole life.
My soul craves being with the person I love the most;
it’s my mom.
I’m grateful for my mom.
I’m grateful for my mom
making sure I have food to eat every day.
I am grateful for my mom
because she is the woman I look up to
who works hard to provide for my family.
I’m grateful for my mother’s support.
I love that she encourages me
to keep going when I feel like giving up.
I love the advice she gives me when I need it.
I’m grateful and love my mother for everything she’s done.
I am thankful for my family who are always there for me.
I am thankful for my family
that always supports me
and always makes me feel happy and proud.
I am thankful for my family
because they take care of me,
help me with anything,
and make me feel better when I feel sad.
I am grateful for God
and all of the wonderful gifts He’s given me.
I am extremely grateful for everything in my life,
even the hardships,
because they make me stronger.
I am grateful for you
because you are there
for my ups and downs.
Red Bank, New Jersey
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