This is all Ellen. Every week she needs to use her spelling words in some way--a story, a poem, any kind of writing. This week, this is what she came up with, all on her own, in about 15 minutes according to Kim. Note: the spelling words she had to use are in italics.
Once before
I had a love
a maiden fair
and sweet.
Once again,
as long ago
in a foreign place
we shall meet.
Our meeting place
a restaurant
with fine food
for breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Come and eat!
Take a seat!
Be careful
not to fritter.
But then- alas!
A man in black
breaking my
tranquillity.
He said
that my love
had fallen from a tree.
On to
a serrated edge
my true love had
fallen.
There she lay,
quiet as hay
until death
came calling.
So here she lays
peacefully
in her sarcophagus.
My saddness rests
upon my shoulders
for I am
Frank Manopidos.
By Ellen
This is why Ellen is one of a kind.
