I Am

I

I am a practical person who loves to read.

I know there is an answer for everything in a book, and I just have to find the right one.

I love the musty, aged smell of old books.
I learn so much from reading pages filled with the knowledge of others.

I am compassionate towards others.

I might be a bit of a know-it-all, but I use my knowledge for good.

I understand others who feel they don’t fit in the box.

I am quick to stand up for others.

I see magic in everyday life.

I love books that help me escape to magical realms.

I am bewildered that not everyone likes books.
I am a practical person who loves to read.

- CJ

II

I am a kind girl who loves to give.

I give when least expected.

I give to show that I care.
I give from my heart.

I give to those who need it most.

I give with a smile.

I give all the time.

I don’t give out of obligation.

I give because I enjoy seeing the smile on people’s faces.

I give because I love.

I give because Jesus gave.
I am a kind girl who loves to give.

- KC

III

I am a banana.       

I sit in a bowl with my golden companions.

I watch as the people go about their days.
I sit and talk with my fellow fruits.

I talk about poetic things.

I think about rhyming things.

I compose springboard poems in my mind’s eye.

I compose them about what it must be like to be a human.

I am delicious; you should eat me.

I grow for a great destiny.

I grow to be savored and loved.
I am a banana.

- ZJ

IV

I am an energetic boy who enjoys the world.
I see beautiful creations wherever I go.
I hear the voices of family and friends.
I see the world does not revolve around me.

I pretend to be perfect.
I feel the love of people around me.
I wish to be happy.
I worry that I will never be the way I was made to be.

I understand that I am not perfect.
I dream of true joy and contentment.
I try to bring a smile to those around me.
I am an energetic boy who enjoys the world.

- LD


V

I am a son of God.
I wonder at his mysteries.
I feel in awe at his love.
I choose to love back.
   
I explore the wonders of his creation.
I love to gain knowledge.
I feel at home in creation.
I try to understand your mysteries.
   
I enjoy singing the Lord's praises.
I sense his presence when I sing.
I sing His praises to feel him.
I am a son of God.

- JV

VI

I am a puzzle–solving, music–loving boy.

I solve puzzles that seem impossible.

I hear music in my head that sounds flawless.

I create puzzles in my head that I solve to music.

I solve problems like puzzles.

I look at the problem in many different ways.

I take the problem like a puzzle and put the piece where it belongs.

I keep trying to get the problem right, like a puzzle.

I make music to make me happy.

I listen to music when I'm under the weather.

I solve puzzles to put me in the mood for music.
I am a puzzle–solving music–loving boy.

- CM

VII

I am a video gamer who loves to play.

I see other worlds in Minecraft and Mariocart.

I play games with my brother and family.

I have fun playing together with everyone.

I feel like I am inside the game.

I hear the music and sounds that fill the air.

I touch the sleek Wii remote and press its buttons.

I enjoy playing video games.

I love imagining other worlds.

I daydream of faraway places while doing my homework.

I smash, dance, and party with my friends during the game.
I am a video gamer who loves to play.

- VC

VIII

I am a girl who fantasizes.

I see the world, peaceful, standing in front of me.

I dream of a forest with trees of fire.

I feel the wind brush on my skin.

I soar in the sky of clouds.

I breathe in the soft warm air of the forest.

I stand in a place with no night.

I see the water, with little pebbles sunken to the floor.

I dream of worlds with no end.

I try to stay forever, with peace.

I wish there were no end to this dream.
I am a girl who fantasizes.

- GS                                                                   

IX

I am a young boy with a loving heart.

I am searching for new ways to have fun.

I am looking for ways to challenge myself.

I love new ways to make people laugh.

I am care for people.

I love the unloved.

I can feel their happiness.

I love Guatemala.

I play guitar for my church.

I love worshiping with other people.

I love to see others’ passions.
I am a young boy with a loving heart.

- LS

X

I am a guy who likes to have fun.

I like to think big thoughts.

I like to imagine great things.

I like to dream I can soar on wings.

I wish to be more.

I wish to be better.

I wish to be stronger.

I wish to be bolder.

I imagine castles, dragons, knights, and more.

I love to love.

I enjoy imagining and wishing and dreaming and thinking and loving.
I am a guy who likes to have fun.

- JB

XI

I am a teenager who loves photography.

I love to find an ugly scene and try to make it beautiful.

I see the excitement in the objects around me.

I hear the calls to their beautiful Creator.

I care for the less fortunate.

I capture their joy in every situation.

I long to have their faith in God.

I like the enthusiasm in all creation.

I strive for perfection in all that I do.

I dream of heaven and wait for my time to come.

I love to picture being a photographer when I’m an adult.
I am a teenager who loves photography.

- ZS

XII

I am an athletic boy who loves to play.

I see the baseball field as my playground.

I hear the crowds cheer when we win.

I see the pitch coming to my bat.

I love the sweet taste of victory.

I try my best in every sport.

I pitch the baseball as hard as I can to the batter.

I dart to the base just in time.

I love the stare down between me and the batter when I am pitching.

I hear the umpire as he barks out strike three.

I see the coach jump up and down in excitement.

I am an athletic boy who loves to play. 

- HH