PARTNER SCHOOLS

Szkola Podstawowa nr 2 im. Marii

Konopnickiej w Kielcach – POLONIA

Scoala cu clasele I-VIII “Liviu Rebreanu”

Mioveni, Arges – ROMANIA

SCUOLA MEDIA STATALE CON

LINGUA D’INSEGNAMENTO SLOVENA

“SS. CIRILLO E METODIO”, Trieste –

ITALIA

Sirvintu meno mokykla, Širvintos, Vilniaus

– LITUANIA

Maria Regina College St Paul’s Bay

Primary School - MALTA

Poems by children fromROMANIA & MALTA

With the support of theLifelong Learning Programme

EU

Cover and editing:

Ms Mariana Rădulescu - Romania’s team

Ms Isabelle Debono – Malta’s Team

ISSN:

Printed at: S.C. UNIVERSAL COLOR S.A.

Preface

The main objectives of the project “If you want to see the beauty of the world, first you have to find it in yourself” are: to enhance the quality and European dimension of pupil

communication, to encourage the learning of English language, to turn public opinion to some social problems like elderly

people, sick, orphan and in need children, homeless animals, lonely mothers,

to employ art and creativity for the benefit of those with social problems,

to give to our pupils the opportunity to show to other people the beauty of their personality,

to improve their skills, to make new friends of their age, to share with their European friends the manners in which they

can do interesting things in order to bring happiness on the faces of the sad people around us.

These objectives are being aimed to be achieved through of a lot of activities. One of which included creating a brochure with short poems composed by our children having the title “The Wonderful World of Childhood”. The participating countries in this activity were Romania and Malta. The pupils from both schools (“Liviu Rebreanu” School, Mioveni Town, Arges County and Maria Regina College, St. Paul's Bay Primary) were delighted to cooperate in order to prove that they can be gifted in creating poems in Englis. Together, our pupils have composed forty poems.

The coordinators teachers,Ms Ana Tudor (Romania) and Ms Isabelle Debono (Malta)

Contents

1. Toys Instead of Guns by Anca Ionescu 2. Over the World by Daniel Gybaylo 3. My Childhood by Kaylie Sammut 4. Friends Must Be More by Sonia Niţulescu 5. My Childhood by Julijana Ilic 6. My Favourite Childhood Toy by Shakira Grace Camilleri 7. Don’t Lose the Belief in God by Cătălin Zamfir 8. My Brother’s Toy by Kimberly Grech 9. My Childhood by Oliver Brooks 10. The Green Gold by Carmen Vlăsceanu 11. I Like to Play by Shanaia Vella 12. My Cat by Kaia Vella 13. Joyful Seasons by Iulia Uţă14. When I was a Little Girl by Julia Bonarska 15. My Wish by Adam Galea Naudi 16. Our Magic Instruments by Sara Militaru 17. My Childhood by Kyle Sciberras 18. When I Was Little by Nicole Fenech19. Trees without Forest by Alexia Popescu 20. My Childhood by Kirsty Fiott

21. The Wonders of Art by Bianca Stan22. My Childhood by Kyle Azzopardi23. Childhood by Leona Frances Gerada24. If God Is With Us by Andrei Bratu 25. My Childhood Pet by Nicole Vella26. My Doll by Heline Borg 27. Children's Calendar by Ana Creţu 28. Childhood by Elenia Spiteri29. Childhood by Denilson Brincat30. A Child like You I Am by Oana Necula31. Childhood by Kyle Micallef32. Childhood by Paul Scerri 33. A House in Each Drawing by Daniel Berechet34. Childhood by Gianluca Bonanno35. For a Good Deed by Alexandra Dicu36. Childhood by Shannon Alicia Mc Evoy 37. It's Fun to Be a Child by Damien Attard38. What Kind of Friend Are You? by Elena

Alexandra Pandele39. Childhood by Martina Azzopardi40. Childhood by Jordan Damien Sammut

TOYS INSTEAD OF GUNS

How to cure the world’s huge painWhen children cry under stars and rain?How to clean the earth’s big tearWhen kids’ hearts are ruled by fear?

Please, don’t kidnap the children’s gameAnd keep in mind: all are the same;Instead of guns, toys let’s buy;Tell them the truth and cease to lie.

Children’s faces are like the sun –Bright of joy when goodness is done,By means of human facts of all,Added through what friendship we call.Living for money, adults bet – Smiling for friends, kids choose a pet;Let’s fight for this amazing world,Hating wars as books are gold.

Learning to help people a bit,We give the children the hope’s hit;They listen to a magic songFar from on this planet it’s wrong.

Anca Ionescu - 7 E -Romania

OVER THE WORLD

All over the worldUs children need parents who love us

and our parents too need our love and hugs.When my parents go abroad on business,

I miss them so very muchbut I know they’ll keep in touch.

Millions of parents are hoping that their children have a happy childhood

by giving them love and whatever they could!

Daniel GybayloYear 3 Tulips

Malta

MY CHILDHOOD

My childhood is filledwith bicycles and tricycles.

My childhood is filled with classwork and homework.

But most of all my childhood is filledwith family and friends;

with parents who love me,and lovely brothers and sisters.This is my precious childhood

which I’ll never forget!

Kaylie SammutMalta

FRIENDS MUST BE MORE

The trees in blossom try to love,The orphan kids, the flight of dove;The old in loneness start to aid – For being human world is made.

Why in only special casesSomeone looks in their faces,Telling them a simple “sorry”,Followed by a warm “don’t worry!”?!

For whom are really these words?Are for in need or those in boards?Careless in an armchairIt’s hard to know who can bear.

A gentle smile the mountains move,A sincere word kindness can prove;Beauty we can discover nowBut it’s an art to know it how.

The streets are full of kids in need,On fields the plants lose their seed,A lot of care earth looks forBut for all that friends must be more.

Sonia Niţulescu - 7 C -Romania

MY CHILDHOOD

When I was younger I was cute, silly

And a bit of a fighter.I always loved animalsIn fact I had a puppy Its name was Lucky.

I also had three kittens And a dog so lovely

They were all so cuddly!Now time passed and

I wish to stay young foreverThis is my biggest prayer!

By Julijana IlicYear 3 Tulips

Malta

MY FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD TOY

I have a soft toyHis name is RoyHis fur is brown

He wears a crownI love my toy

Whose name is Roy!

Shakira Grace CamilleriYear 3 Sunflowers

MaltaDON’T LOOSE THE BELIF IN GOD

A hard breathe the planet has got,Surrounded now by hate a lot,And only kids’ smile can destroyHate’s arrows when they get a toy.

Now “crisis” seems to be the word –It tries to plug a harmful sword;But I think it’s not a reason –Don’t kill the charm of each season.

Let’s say no violence in schools,Obeying strictly all the rules;By means of projects let’s have funIt’s time to dance, to sing, to run.

We have to be good, even ifSome people have lost the beliefIn God, life principles or love – ‘Cause a grey sky is seen above.

And unfortunately there areSad, lonely souls which, by far,In vain wait for a sunny dayAnd wish a house, a bright ray.

Cătălin Zamfir - 5 C -Romania

MY BROTHER’S TOY

I have a motherMy mother has a boy

He is my brotherMy brother has a toy

His toy is a carHe drives it very far

The car runs around the houseIt’s like a little mouse

The car is smallAnd not very tall

The car is redJames takes it to bed

Kimberly GrechYear 3 Sunflowers

Malta

MY CHILDHOOD

When I was small,I liked to play with my ball

I ran so fast, I would fallIt would be my mum, I would call.

Oliver BrooksYear 3 Roses

MaltaTHE GREEN GOLD

Friends, let’s protect the green goldLoving nature as God told;The happiest becomes each heartWhen plants are green, people are smart.

An immense tear earth will dropIf after work there is no crop;Adopt a tree or a flowerAnd build from smiles a nice tower.

The wind sings a concert for leaves,For birds a poet sonnet gives; Happy kids their nests careGlad a colt smiles to a mare.

Yellow tulips dance a folk reel,On a path runs a little veal;Nice flowerbeds like soldiers stayAnd greet the people every day.

The green gold our health isLike for a sailor the sea’s breeze;So, dear friends, let’s protect itAnd we’ll be happy when we meet.

Carmen Vlăsceanu - 6 C -Romania

I LIKE TO PLAY

I like to play with claythat is grey.

I like to make shapesthat are straight

with my silver grey clay.

I have a cat and I play with her all the timeI have a hat, which is red

And the cat likes to sleep in my hat.

Shanaia VellaYear 3 Roses

Malta

My cat

I have a cat with a hat.This is my pet

and her name is PatShe likes to sit on her mat

Playing with the batAnd looking at the net.

Kaia VellaYear 3 Roses

Malta

JOYFUL SEASONS

Oh, look, how joyful seasons are!They liked the story told by star;They will always be together,To far away they say “never”.

Proud I the old year‘Cause his daughters are still near;Earth feels their separationIt cannot fight for duration.

The spring plays the first in the show,Announced by snowdrops, you know;The summer festival is made By tulips and by rain it’s paid.

A brown carpet autumn shows,So sad are the leaves of a rose;The white of snow brings children’s joyAnd sledge is their favorite toy.

But two of seasons seem to be Accepted by mountain and seaBecause menaced by heat earth is,It cannot all mankind to please.

Iulia Uţă - 7 E - Romania

WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL

When I was a little girl,I used to play

With dough and clay.I used to wear a hat

And play with the catOn my pink mat.

Julia BonarskaYear 3 Roses

Malta

MY WISH

When I was a little boy,I wanted a brother or a sister.

Now my dream came true.My mum and dad are having a baby

And we are so happy.I wish it will be a baby boy,

And I will look after the new baby for sure.

Adam Galea NaudiYear 3 Roses

Malta

OUR MAGIC IONSTRUMENTS

A violin begins to playA gorgeous ballad every day;Its lyrics depict a great past – Along the ages they will last.

A magic flute remembers usCulture remains when ages pass;And a guitar the taste wakes up Each generation stops a gap.

A mandolin in a school band Is like a queen of a nice land;Two crickets try to learn the song And ants’ hunger won’t be too long.

Well, an amazing concert starts – For music tremble all the hearts;Music knows to make us betterMore often we’ll write a letter.

When we are sad, when we are ill,The instruments have then a deal:First they promise to make us strong, To stop what in this world is wrong.

Sara Militaru - 5 D -Romania

MY CHILDHOOD

My childhood was tough, fun and excitingMy childhood was one where there wasn’t much fighting

I can remember all the happiness,This is my childhood

That I will never forget.

Kyle SciberrasYear 3 Roses

Malta

WHEN I WAS LITTLE

When I was littleI was a silly girlI was so happyAbout myself.

I loved to playWith my toys

And I loved to eatBeans and toast.I had an animal

His name was HinkeyA funny rabbit

Furry and cuddly.

Nicole FenechYear 3 Roses.

MaltaTREES WITHOUT A FOREST

The files of life are wrong sometimes,Cruel they are to tell in rhymes;Without kids, life is so dull,Without mums, fate is a tool.

Sad is to live in a shelter,Waiting in vain to be better;Like trees without forest areThe lonely kids whose parents far.

And every woman, just a nurse,When she takes out from her purseA little money or a sweet,For them sun starts to shine a bit.

A broken leg or a hurt knee Cared by mum they cannot be;And for each tear on the cheekA handkerchief dad doesn’t seek.

Later, when they grow up, hardlyChildren will remember sadlyOf the first ball, just the first bikeAnd other toys they most like.

Alexia Popescu- 6 C - Romania

MY CHILDHOOD

When I was six I was building with sticks and bricksNow I am seven, not six

I play with rocks and blocks.

I like to play with dolls and balls.I like to eat pizza for my dish and not fish.

My favourite pets are cats not rats.I like to read and grow a seed.

I like rules and tools.

I like apples, oranges,Strawberries and meat to eat

I like doing a little bit ofSwimming and fishing.

Kirsty FiottYear 3 Roses

Malta

MY DOLL

I have a Dolly,Her name is Molly.

When I go shopping,I put her in the trolley

With her best friend Polly.

Heline BorgYear 3 Sunflowers

MaltaTHE WONDERS OF ART

A dreaming landscape we can drawWhere king is the lovely rainbow;So, we shall talk to the flowers – They will choose for us the colours.

The green leaf smiles to the raindrop,The mountain is bright to the top,A lemon and an orange talk And they prepare a short walk.

To draw means to feel life through art,To show the beauty in the heart,Often with open eyes to dream,From colours we achieve a cream.

We can cure the hurts with it,The injuries which soul hit;That’s why more beautiful life isWhen art succeeds wonders like this.

More human lives rescued can be – It’s wonderful for you and me;So, let’s create together artLet’s learn poems and songs by heart.

Bianca Stan - 7 C -Romania

MY CHILDHOOD

When I was little, I had a catI went to a shop with mum and bought a hat.

After, I thought to have a snack.I laid down on the mat,

and then went out to play with my bat.I sat down and did my math

Besides my math, I had to feed the cat.After feeding my cat, I went to have a bath

After my bath, I went to bed.

Kyle AzzopardiYear 3 Roses

Malta

CHILDHOOD

I was born on the 14th April, 2002The time was 5:30 in the afternoon.

My parents were very happyI became sister to Peter and Kelsey.

I was a very good baby.I started growing up

I began to say words.Now I am seven years oldA pretty girl with grey eyes

And light brown hair.

Leona Frances GeradaYear 3 Roses

MaltaIF GOD IS WITH US

A great flute singer told once“Don’t worry, if God is with us,Nobody against us will be”;Let’s keep in mind, both you and me.

To help many people in needThere are a lot of groups indeed;But our project team will solveThe problems in which we’re involve.

The magic word will be friendship,In schools and churches we’ll worship;When faith in our souls there isThen birds are angels in the trees.

To orphan houses we shall goThen our steps God will follow;We’ll give kids toys, even booksAnd sweets made by us – little cooks.

A lot of photos we shall takePresenting actions children make; Friends, charity is very fine,It is from God a special sign.

Andrei Bratu – 5 D - Romania

MY CHILDHOOD PET

I have a puppy,He’s so cute and fluffy.

By my father he was found,Cold and lonely on the ground.We decided to take him home,

So he’ll never be alone.

Now Nico is his name,And he really loves to play.

The ball I throw for him to catch,But he’s too young to fetch.

I love Nico with all my heart,And I pray we never part.

Nico is my lovely pet,Thank you God for the day we met.

Nicole VellaYear 3 Sunflowers

Malta

CHILDREN’S CALENDAR

In the first month of the yearThe snowflakes are for kids dear;January can slope prepareAnd February soon comes there.

Spring I announced by a bell;The gentle snowdrop starts to tellThe legend hidden under bricks

And April enjoys us with tricks.

By means of drawings children showThe gorgeous, colorful months’ bow;Twin sisters are June and JulyWhile the hot sun reins in the sky.

At last is August, by all means,It brings all the kids’ vitamins. September is considered coolDue to it gives the start of school.

October with crops the barn fills,November gets brown the hills;December brings us a nice showWhere carols we swing through the snow.

Ana Creţu- 7 C -Romania

CHILDHOOD

I am so happy!On a sunny daylike Saturday.

I can play all day By the sea on the bay.I can read a book and.

And around I have a good lookAnd sometimes I will cook.

I can run around and. Oh well !

That is just me!

Elenia SpiteriYear 6.3 Malta

CHILDHOOD

How great is to be a child!I love to hide and go inside,I love play around the bay

and swim around on Saturday.I can play in the ground,

so much love I have foundMaybe someday I will prove to you

that children live fairytales.

Denilson BrincatYear 6.3

MaltaI AM A CHILD LIKE YOU

My friend, a child like you I amAnd daily I go by life’s tram;Despite my cheeks are always wetOf rude tears, on hope I bet.

Teach me a song, read me talesI’ll paint a path full of snails;Send me a card, teach me a game, Make our childhood be the same.

Let’s cross our hands for success,We play football, handball or chess;Together we’ll learn to competeTo be fair with friends we meet.

I’ll share an apple with youAnd I’m sure the same you’d do;I’ll tell you my dreams dear friend,We learn to borrow and to lend.

Pen friends we shall be for ever,Our friendship will die never;To understand my heart you try,In the same time with me you cry.

Oana Necula- 6 C -Romania

CHILDHOOD

It’s great to be young;I can play all day

By the sea, on the bay.I can read a book,Some times I can

Jump around,And have so much fun,

Oh yes indeed, it’s great to be young.

Kyle MicallefYear 6.3Malta

Childhood

Children are lucky to be young , Having lots of fun all day, I am happy to be young and play by the bay. Laughing all day with friends to play, Dreams all night with a cuddly bear, Happiness everywhere I see and hear. Oh of course there are many beings, Older people in this world who, Don’t have time for these things.

Paul ScerriYear 6.3

MaltaA HOUSE IN EACH DRAWING

The same our parents don’t earn But it’s not a reason to turnInto an unaccomplished dreamOur friendship and work in team.

I hadn’t yet a Barbie dollAnd never came into a mall;Aged five, your first Walkman you got,Computer games you had a lot.

Fate brought together our ways And sunny are all the spent days;If somebody looks for a whileAt our drawings, he can smile.

In most drawings there’s a house,A cat runs after a mouse,Next to a kennel a dog barks,Maybe it wants to walk in parks.

Well, “house” means for every kidA family we always need;It is our heaven corner,For the strangers it’s a border.

Daniel Berechet- 7 C -Romania

CHILDHOOD

It's fun to be a childYou can be free

and run wild

You clean up your roomor your parents hit you hard.

You make new friendsand play in the schools yard

Every morning you go to schooland meet up with your friends.

Clean up your pencil caseor you'll be a total mess.

Sometimes you will be happysometimes you will be sad.

Enjoy your childhood own childhoodit's the best time in the world.

Gianluca BonannoYear 6.2Malta

FOR A GOOD DEED

With great efforts you made your name –Fantastic is your way to fame;But use your name for a good deedAnd nicer world will be indeed.

If you were a famous player Or you are a present mayorAnd if a singer once you wereTry to help people anywhere.

The old fans know what you’ve done,That you remain your country’s sonWherever your steps will lead you,The young your advices listen to.

When gold medals you have gotOr you have run when sun was hot,The flag was up, the hymn was heard,Peace message was sent by a bird.

Now you are helping orphan kids,You’re trying to find their needs,Gifts you are offering today,Playgrounds you build every day.

Alexandra Dicu- 6 C -Romania

CHILDHOOD

Children love playing and singing.Having birthdays with cakes and parties.

I wonder if there are other childrenlaughing and enjoying their life.Doing crafts and making stuff.

Happiness and love is what it's all about.Over half of the world are suffering with no food.

Obeying is hard for children like me.Drawing a heart for love and joy.

Shannon Alicia Mc EvoyYear 6.2Malta

IT’S FUN TO BE A CHILD

It's fun to be a child because you can play games.It's fun to be a child because

you can hang out with family and friends.It's fun to be a child because you can have fun and laughter.

It's fun to be a child because you can have fun riding your bike.It's fun to be a child because you can have lots and lots of fun.

It's fun to be a child because you can have free time.It's fun to be a child because you can be happy all the time.

Damien AttardYear 6.2Malta

WHAT KIND OF FRIEND ARE YOU?

A real friend is hard to findAnd more sayings come in my mind;You want your friends more things to do,Tell me what kind of friend are you?

Are you ready, when it’s the midnight To answer to a call “all right”,To stay near the bed and feelYour best friend’s pain when he is ill?

Or can you try, for friendship’s sake,The blame upon others to take,Still to give up to your successWhen your best friend’s life is a mess?

Friendship teaches us to share,To be grateful, polite, fair;It can show us we are the bestIt gives us forces for life’s test.

Life is nice with friends around – Gorgeous is this feeling’s sound;So, mankind happier will beWhen everywhere more friends we’ll see.

Elena Alexandra Pandele - 5 D -Romania

CHILDHOOD

There's a toy shop on a hillthat makes mum and dad angry when comes the bill.

When children go in the shop they are full of joyWhen they come out they are full of sadness.

Martina AzzopardiYear 6.2Malta

CHILDHOOD

My parents took me to the park when I was 3 years old.There were lots of children playing games.

They were playing catch.In the park, the children were screaming and laughing with joy.

Some children in the park were riding their bikes.They were doing races with their bikes.

One of them had a bike and the colour was bright like sunflowers!The other one had a BMX and he was doing some tricks.

Some children were playing hide and seek and the children were hiding in different places.

Many children had fun, they were happy and they were being together all day!

Jordan Damien SammutYear 6.2Malta

TEACHERS CO-ORINATING THE LITTLE POETS

MALTA

Ms. Catherine FarrugiaMr. Daniel Bartolo

Mr. Donald Gauci

Ms. Flavia Borg

Ms. Isabelle Debono

Ms. Lynette Micallef

Ms. Mary Rose Mercieca

Ms. Nadine Micallef

Ms. Romina Spagnol

Ms. Victoria Vella

Ms. Vincienne Sciberras

TEACHERS CO-ORINATING THE LITTLE POETSROMANIA

Ms. Ana Tudor

Ms. Claudia Voiculescu

Ms. Daniela Berechet

Ms. Daniela Bezdedeanu

Mr. Iulian Rizoaica

Ms. Jeana Tiţa

Ms. Lidia Costache

Ms. Mariana Bădica

Ms. Mariana Rădulescu

Ms. Monica Gabriela Gruia

Ms. Sabina Fîlfănescu