Saving LorBy: Sarah Galantini I was walking through the

woods in my town called KleeAnd all the other people were looking at me,

I waved back to them and suddenly BAM!I fell through a hole and there was man.

A man! A man! A man I found,

He looked at me and suddenly bowed.I didn’t say anything, I didn’t because,

I was so confused, befuddled I was.

He said hello my name is Neisse,Come here, come here, come this way please.

I did what he said and followed him to,A yellow door in the sky that’s blue.

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He led me in and shut the door,And said please help us poor.

I need you to find a golden house,Which leads to a golden town called Grouse.

Neisse said hurry before time runs out.

I asked him how much time do I get about.He said 2 hours before time goes away,

And before our town has its last day.

So I ran and skipped and jumped and pranced,And saw the door from a distance,

I only had 5 minutes to spare,Before the town of Lor planned to disappear.

So I walked through that golden door,

I pressed the button so I could save Lor.I did and then everything turned green,And I was back to my town called Klee.

Rabid BouldersZachary Karounos

Rabid boulders they give you a frightOnly come out in the starry night

You walk out in hope to find oneAnd then you see one, what fun!Rolling down a steep, steep hill

Only then you feel a chill

One sees you, you have noticedAnd it is the one that is the closest

You run and run but it’s too fastAnd then, you’ve then catched

You say farewell in your mind

because you know it’s about to dinebut it lays you down

and you take away your frown

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eat you they don’tthey want you to help them with a goat

you are happy and scream WAHOO!

Because you had a camera in your shoeThe discovery you made is the best

It beats all the rest!

For scientists they say this animal was fakeBut now you have a tape

This was a hidden treasure for scientists

And now you have got to show them this!The scientist are amazed

What they needed you have gave

Now rabid boulders aren’t hidden anymoreJust because you got a tape that was a galore!

The Gray WolfNatalie Lozada

In the forest grand and tall,A wolf lurks about.

With his eyes of red he sees us all,As he lurks like a scout.

In the forest great and tall,A wolf catches his prey.

The little mouse tries to call, But soon he has nothing to say.

In the forest great and tall, A wolf goes to sleep.

This gray wolf will never bawl, And you’ll never see it weep.

PhoenixOlivia Dillon

The firebird is a wonderful beast.It’s the animal I have seen the least.

It has a beautiful magical song,Although it is rather long.

Its feathers are engulfed in flames

Its eyes are ruby red.Its beak shines like it’s gold

As if the king of beasts.

Can you see what bird this is,With fire in its eyes?

Can you guess what beast this is?It’s the phoenix, yes it is.

TomorrowJoshua Jordan

Yesterday was a historyTomorrow is a mystery

Tomorrow is always hiddenYou’ll never know what will happen

Tomorrow is like the futureYou can’t take any pictureTomorrow keeps on going

And never gets boring

When tomorrow comes The day is almost doneWhen tomorrow goes

There are more tomorrows

MeAmie Duschak

I am meMe is who I amMe is different

Me is me

I am lazyBut I am dazeyI am depressed

I am a mess

I am caringI am sharingI am daring

I am even sparing but…

What do you expect?For someone like meI am me and I guessI like me just as me

My hidden treasure could be lots to see

A master skill, or a shopping spree

My hidden treasure is some kind of game

Maybe football, maybe fame, maybe baseball chess is lame

I like to play baseball, its my favorite thing

I also like gold, I like the bling

My treasure is baseball, its like a soft touch

Baseball is the best, I love it so much

Adam Yarko 9Adam Yarko 9thth grade grade

My Hidden Treasure

I’m looking for a treasure.I don’t know where it could be.Looking in the forest behind a giant treeOr in the deep, deep ocean vast the sea.Please, oh please, tell me, oh were it could be.Looking in big caves or on the railroad track.Deep in the African jungle are there treasures in my sack.I’m looking for a treasure I don’t know were it could be. I finally found the treasure, it’s hidden within ME.

Jonathan Al-Khal 9th grade

Every person has a map: A map of hopes,

A map of knowledge.Every person has a key:

A key that shines,A key that whispers

Of the treasure.We each decide

If it’s worth itTo use them.

Rachel Pocock 9th grade

Beneath us all there is a treasureToo great for us to measure

We search and searchWe lurch and lurch

Growing old we will keep lookingAnd then we will find it lurking

Under the waterOr in the cave

It will be somewhere for us to find

Calvin Ng 9th grade

I was meant to find knowledge.I was meant to find fun.I was meant to find adventures.I was meant to find gold.I was meant to find gems.I was meant to find jewelry.All of those treasures,As great as they are,Nothing was greaterThan finding myself.

Adam Frick 8th grade

As I ascend to the musty attic,My movements seem automatic.

I look around for my old winter socks,But instead find an old, brown box.

Bewildered in my discovery,I scanned through various pictures, all of me.

They arose a special feeling inside,The type of feeling that gleamed with pride.

The feeling uplifted a hidden treasure,A type of feeling no one could measure.

Robert Rapp 8th grade

Treasures of talent,Music, sports, and comedy

To make people giggleTo spark a light in my head

To mark my pride a littleThe feeling you get

When it’s youThat people won’t forget.

Fabian Jones 8th grade

A treasureSo great and awesomeNo one to see itSitting somewhere lonelyWaiting for someone to find itSo for nowThat very special treasureIs hidden.

Dylan Pope 7th grade

There are many hidden treasuresThere are many hidden treasuresAbove and below the seaAbove and below the sea

Some are filled with coinsSome are filled with coinsSome are filled with jewelrySome are filled with jewelry

And some are filled with maps and picturesAnd some are filled with maps and picturesFrom many years agoFrom many years ago

The great thing about hidden treasuresThe great thing about hidden treasuresIs that we don’t know what’s insideIs that we don’t know what’s insideSo if you find a hidden treasureSo if you find a hidden treasureIt’s something you won’t hide.It’s something you won’t hide.

Zachary Malesky 7Zachary Malesky 7thth grade grade

I have a map as you can seeA red X leading me.It’s a journey’s day

But that’s where the treasure lays.

The hidden glory is like a jewel

Waiting to be found by a fool.

I won’t let this happen though.

I’ll be the first to find the hidden dough.

Yes, you’ll see.The first to find the hidden

treasure will be me.

Jessica Ionescu 7th grade

Hidden Treasure Kristen Bucchin

My days have been trapped in a dreamFloating there beside me;Full of memories and thoughtsLost inside me;Wishing to be found Wishing to be free; As if hope flew awayTo let me be;Could a dream be within another dream?

Hidden TreasureMy days have been trapped in a

dreamFloating there beside me;

Full of memories and thoughtsLost inside me;

Wishing to be found Wishing to be free; As if hope flew away

To let me be;Could a dream be within

another dream?

Kristen BucchinGrade 6

Kaitlin BieberGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

I find my hidden treaure hereWhere it has been all along

Not truly hidden at allOnly camouflaged under your shell

My treasure is inside you dearYour love is like a song

And it took me a short time to fallI rejoice as we ring the heavenly bell

John CostelloGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Some people may treasure moneySeveral might just treasure fame

Others just want recognitionMy treasure is in my surname.

A name that represents caringLove, kindness, and compassion tooNo one sees this hidden treasure

My whole family and I do.

Ramon Deeb IIIGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Finding the hidden treasureIs like opening a new

Never know what you will findIt surprises everyone in different ways

From finding old coinsTo new information

Hidden treasures are wanted by allBut are only found by worthy.

Matt EspinosaGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

You are the treasure I cannot seeYou mean the world to meWithout you I cannot be

So here I stand, waiting for theeYou take too long and so I search for you

Through the forest green and the ocean blueOnce I found you this I knew

That I would fall in love with you.

Kaitlyn GlennGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Everyone has her own special treasure inside.It puts all other imperfections aside.Although it may be hidden, unknown, or

undiscovered,Soon your treasure will become uncovered.

And your treasure, soon in timeWill finally uncover and shine.And everyone will finally see

Your hidden ability.

Josh KlingmanGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Buried deep in the crust of our soulsBeneath everything we show on the exterior

Under anything a scientist could ever explainThere is a place we all are able to withdraw

intoA place where nothing is felt, but everything

has textureWhere the rain of living, breathing sounds can

be feltThe strong heartbeat of a song

The thickness of air as it is breathed inI take these sounds and feelings

Voices, music, anything that can be heard, I never forget

I roll them around and around in my headThey become flat and smooth like a rock in a

streamMy Hidden Treasure is not a treasure at all

It’s a gift

Kyle LightingGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Riches are so rareThe journey’s a dare

To search for the hidden goldExpectations so highBut where and why

Does this next clue promise to holdA challenge it is

A wisdom quizTo see if you’re worthy and bold

Go now and seeIf you’ll make it to beThe richest to behold

The hidden gold

Kelby MillerGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

What do hidden treasures mean to me?Does it mean the loot at the bottom of the

sea?Or a gift more sentimental to the heart?

Love, happiness or a child’s art?Can you find it on a map, x marks the spot?

Does it have to be found or can it be bought?The words mean something to everyone

My journey to find my treasure has just begun.

Matt MoyerGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Behind lies, hatred, and agonyLife is beautiful though it’s difficult to see

It’s a hidden secretA lucky charm

A note that makes you laugh continuallyYour hidden treasure in life is infinite

Full of potential and possibilityThe hidden treasure in life is life itself,

A window of opportunity

Ashley NedleyGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

My heart is broken and lying in bitsI feel like I’ve taken a thousand hits

My hidden treasure is in your loveBut you chose to leave and go above

Love was your absolute pleasureYour heart and soul is my hidden treasure

My heart is broken and lying aroundI know you’re looking down to the ground

You’re finally home in the skyWhen I think of you I try not to cry

You were my greatest friendAnd now we’re finally at the end

Christian PetrovichGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

What are hidden treasures?Are they memories inside your head?

Are they people you love?Is it how you live your life?

Is it how you treat your family and friends?Is it how people treat you?

Or is it the treasure you find in the ground?Is it the treasure pirates have?

Do you find yourself as a hidden treasure nobody has yet found?

Phoung PhanGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

I’m diving into this world,Where there is emptiness and war.

I find myself alone along this shore.I pray and pray for a miracle upon this

surface.Let this world be free and fulfilled.I look down beneath the thick water,

And there I see a speck of gold.It’s you, a treasure from where I least

expected it to be.

Samantha SizerGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Hidden treasures aren’t always what they seemSometimes hidden treasures aren’t gold and richesSometimes you have to look beyond what you first

thinkHidden treasures can be used to describe people

Some people may not be the most beautiful people on the outside,

But their traits and characteristics are a treasure,

You might need to get to know the person before you see the treasure inside

A treasure you have to look forA hidden treasure

Jacquelyn SolanoGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

In life there is a treasureIt’s not gold or money

It has nothing to do with pirates and treasure mapsThis treasure could be strong or it could be weak

As for real treasure, it is not always hard to findOnce you have it, you should hold on tight

A treasure like this can’t be seen by the naked eyeDo you know what this hidden treasure is?

A friendship like hers and mine.It can’t be seen, but it can be felt

When offered this treasure, you will gladly take it with such embrace

A bond so strong as sisterhoodIt’s our hidden treasure, want us to share it with

you?

James StoutGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Hidden treasures in everyday lifeHidden treasures hereHidden treasures there

Hidden treasures everywhereHidden where the eye cannot seeHidden treasures do you believeHidden treasures just for youHidden treasures for me too

Greg YoungGrade 10

Miss Piagesi’s

Under the water there is a buried treasure.I’ll try and find it, it will be my

pleasure. When I go down no treasure is seen,

Just the pleasant ocean serene.I search the plain that lies below,Unable to decide which way to go.

My eyes take in the dark cave to the rightTaking me closer to my treasure in sight.

Samantha FryzolGrade 11

Miss Piagesi’s

They said it wouldn’t stormBut it did.

They told me to wait for the sunAnd I did.

Raindrops run down my cheeks,A hurricane in my chest.

They told me to wait the storm outAnd I did.And I did.And I did.

I still can’t see the sky.They told me to hope for the sun.

Here I am, still waiting for the sun.My treasure is hope.

Waiting for the aftermath.

Brianna KilpatrickGrade 11

Miss Piagesi’sEndless nights,

And unbearable pain.Yet through it all,You still came.

Each day it grows,With you here.It all shows,With you near.

Hold me tight,And rub my head.

Kiss me good night,And stay by my bed.

You’ve seen it all,You’ve watched me cry.

When I fall,You’re by my side.

To watch me grow,And keep alive.Those memories,

You have locked inside.

Jennifer ScharkanGrade 11

Miss Piagesi’s

There are treasures in life,but owners are fewOf money and power

to buy things brand new.

Yet you can be wealthy and feel lonely too,If you will just look

for the treasures in you.

These treasures in lifeare not hard to find

When you look in your heart,your soul, and your mind.

The hand always willingTo help those in need,Ones quick to reach out

To labor and fee.

Ashley WagnerGrade 11

Miss Piagesi’s

Hidden Treasures are everywhere you go

May be hard to find

But are there to show

The surprising features that they are

Golden and old, shine and rust

Bring the glory to all that find

As you search for hidden treasures,

When you find them, you will see their natural glow.

I have my spoon and my bowlI have my spoon and my bowlI grab the milk and race to pour my Lucky I grab the milk and race to pour my Lucky

CharmsCharmsI can’t wait for my first biteI can’t wait for my first bite

Which hidden Which hidden treasuretreasure is on my spoon? is on my spoon?A heart, a moon, a star, a clover?A heart, a moon, a star, a clover?

MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCHMUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCHAwwww, they’re gone!Awwww, they’re gone!

Troy FritzingerTroy Fritzinger

With a roof over my headWith a roof over my headAnd a family down stairsAnd a family down stairs

I think to myselfI think to myselfI’m lucky I’m not there.I’m lucky I’m not there.

I turn on the newsI turn on the newsTo see a monster’s messTo see a monster’s mess

And remember my And remember my treasurestreasuresMy family and our quest.My family and our quest.

Holly SzitaHolly Szita

Treasure…Treasure…

Something you can not seeSomething you can not see

But something you can feelBut something you can feel

Treasure…Treasure…

A love that never will be beatA love that never will be beat

And a friendship never endedAnd a friendship never ended

Treasure…Treasure…

A gift of one manA gift of one man

To wash away all sinTo wash away all sin

Treasure…Treasure…

Something you can not seeSomething you can not see

But something you can feelBut something you can feel

Corbin NesfederCorbin Nesfeder

Oreo was my catHe was very fat

His ashes are my treasureHe was such a pleasure

The night he diedI cried for many hours

At first I wanted to join himUp in heaven’s towersHe was very specialMore than just a pet

Nothing could ever hurt himEven if it was just a threat

Oreo was my friendI’m sad he had to goI’m very surprised

It didn’t effect my broHe’ll always be in my heart

As long as I’m his “mommy”He will always be with me

No Matter What!

Kaylee LaBar

It’s what I’ve been waiting forNow it’s here standing at my doorIt took so long for it to come here

I think I’m going to burst a tearI can’t believe what I’m seeing

It’s almost as historic as a human beingI told God “thank you” many times

Now my life is full of sunshineNow it’s here; it’s all for me!

Come on world-can’t you see?

Chad Tocci

My friend’s are my treasureAre my treasure because they are

there for meThere for me when I need them the

mostThem the most because they understand

meThey understand me because they are

my best friendsMy best friends are awesome

Friends are awesome because they are my treasure.

Cheyeene McLaughlin

Sight and sound are priceless treasures,To live without both is a horrible fate.You couldn’t hear an alarm’s loud buzz.

Couldn’t check the clock to see if you’re late.You couldn’t hear the sound of your voice,You couldn’t see your hand in front of you

face.You wouldn’t be swayed by flashy

advertisements,You couldn’t enter any contest or race.

You couldn’t see the color-changing leaves,Or hear the bird as it sings.

That’s why I treasure sight and soundAbove all other things.

Lucas Vitalos

This treasure is hiddenDeep inside my skullIt takes up the space;It fills the hole.

It’s the one in chargeOf my every emotionIf I’m happy or sad

Or just causing commotion.

It’s the magic machineThat’s the center of my dreams

It’s my hopes, my fearsMy strengths, my tears.

Hali Letlow

Simple treasures are what I love most, A smile, a laugh, a little note, A friendly card from a friend,

A cure to a disease with an antidote.

Simple treasures are what I cherish most, A call, a text, an encouraging grin,

Something that makes you feel good inside, A warm brush on the skin.

Simple treasures are what I valve most, The little things we all forget,

But help the most in the end.

Makenna Lenover

So many secrets as if their yoursNever knowing what you’re going to

readSo confusing, so many deep thoughts Things in the world kept bottled upWhen you look, you’ll be amazed.

Looking inside you’ll be… PEEP!

Kiana Wieder

My cell phone is like a hidden treasure to me

Because it contains what no one else can see

My cell phone, she listens to meShe always makes me happyMy secrets are in my phoneSo it is a no-touch zone

Vianca Vargos

More people think of hidden as a treasure hunt on a More people think of hidden as a treasure hunt on a beach, but we need to look past the obvious. beach, but we need to look past the obvious.

Imagine yourself on a white sandy beach, looking Imagine yourself on a white sandy beach, looking ever so strongly for something odd. ever so strongly for something odd.

The sun is hot and beaming down on you. You want The sun is hot and beaming down on you. You want to give up due to the aches in your legs, but to give up due to the aches in your legs, but

something is telling you to keep going. something is telling you to keep going. When you look up once more, you see something When you look up once more, you see something

strange from a distance. strange from a distance. You go over and you don’t believe your eyes.You go over and you don’t believe your eyes.

It’s a hidden treasure! It’s a hidden treasure! It’s like a fairytale that has come true, but let’s think It’s like a fairytale that has come true, but let’s think

beyond the original ideas of hidden treasures on beyond the original ideas of hidden treasures on white sandy beaches.white sandy beaches.

Shanice Torres

Friends Passing notes

With secret ciphers.Whispering rumorsWithin a cluster Birthday parties

With hidden presents in a pile

Inside jokesThat make you smile. 

Summer vacationsAt the shore.Old memories,

But making more. Friends

--Alyssa Sipos

--Taylor Heverly

"The Greatest Treasure”When you look in the mirror, what do you seeIf you think that what you see is what you get, look againDo you only believe what you hear, or seek the truthYour heart and your soul are too different thingsYour heart is pure, it knows what it wantsYour soul contains feelings even you cant understandNow, examine your faceYour expression can mean more that meets the eyeBehind a smile, is something that made you smileFind that special something and never forget itIf you see a frown on your faceThere is something that caused that tooYou may think the greatest treasures come in a boxThink againThe greatest treasure is and will always be you.

Hayley Burger

Eternally chasing.We soon grow old,As time is wasting. As our lives come to an end,We prepare for our death.Pass wisdom to our friends,But hold back the truth.As to keep hope alive,In this world of madness.For there is little joy,Merely despair and sadness.

Logan Renninger

Secrets; the things that tear us apartThe dark shadows which are cast upon peopleThe unrevealed part of everything’s soulThey are not seen, heard, or spokenSecrets come from the vast unknownKept in the dark cave of hidden treasuresClose to the heart, but as far away as possibleThe more they’re thought of the more they’re let looseThey break free and flyToo fast for minds to catchThe rumors spread as they are chasedThe unknown fate lays aheadThey keep going never stopping; move fasterJust out of reach; they can’t be caughtSecrets can be kept safe, but not safe enough

Jackie Krasnoper

MemoriesMemories are the keys of a pianoComfortable and always thereSome darkSome lightEach its own songAll together a masterpieceEach given meaning by youSome go forgottenWhile others are dwelled onEach is part of something biggerSome briefSome lengthenedBut all together one song

Sinjon Bartel

Will the world be better than it is today?Will there be peace or war?What types of animals will be extinct?Will global warming still be a threat?Will the world’s population rise or fall?Our future holds secrets.

How will I age?Will I be tall or short?Will I lose all of my hair?How many wrinkles will I have?Will I still like the same things I do nowOur future holds secrets.

Will I be successful?Will I go to college?Where will I get a job?Will I die rich or poor?What is my family going to be like?Our future holds secrets.

How will technology change?Will there be cures for deadly diseases?Will there be a cure for the environment?How will we travel?How will we communicate?Our future holds secrets.

- Gavin Sonntag

Look beyond that gaze of hers;past all those who did her wrong.She keeps a pretty smileon her face for her secrets are so strong.The one she looks uponfixes all the heartache. And as she sits and gazes out herheart reminisces. Oh the places theyhave been, the looks they have exchanged.Her mind runs wild at the thoughts of themmeeting once again. Her dreamlike worldmakes reality seem dense.Her dreamlike world is what shewould rather represent. She is not lovesickyet she is not heartbroken. Just rememberto look beyond that gaze of hers;if you are one who seeks her hidden treasures.   

By: Aimee Kline

The inside jokesAnd silent communication,       The school days,And summer vacations,The laughter,And the tears,       The day-by-days,       And the years.       The memories,   And future times   Good and bad,The innocence,   And the crime,All that matters in the end,You’re always in my heart,16.   Friend. 

Sarah Kim

Hidden Treasure- Fear.Looking at the light, I see darknessAhead of me, my future is a cold, lonely placeNothing is harmless

I’m waiting for a break,A time when happiness isn’t hiddenBut now, the thought makes me ache

Sleep evades me,The constant ringing of what I’ll becomeDrowns out any thought of beauty

My past is a shipwreck of guiltIt haunts and taunts me,Past any hope I’ve built

It shouldn’t be like this,Although I deserve it,When will the pain dismiss?

-Evalyn Mohr

PicturesMemories that are always

there.Lasting forever, and show

you care.Embarassing for me and

you,Some discovered, or brand

new.

 Different expressions are shown,

Or spotlight moments where you’re all alone.

Sometimes seen among them all,

Cherishing those days during fall. 

--Meredith Heydt

Vacations for all to celebrate,

A special golden anniversary date.Crazy faces for all to see,

It's nice to see a decent one of

me.Finger printed and creased,You wonder how

many times you've looked at these.

The locks beat against my heart,Like a prisoner pounding on the confines of his cell.My love is hidden, and cannot be shown.These chains cause me pain,they chaff and bleed so you can see,why I want to rid them.My heart is chipped,even frayed in patches,but my heart stays intact.Slowly falling apart, it remains.

Though these chains weaken it,as time goes on.My chains must break,And it must be soon,for soon, time will be nothing.It is hurting dearly,If I believed in prince charming, he’d have to come,Because….This is all hidden,No one can see,my actual, true misery.

By: Kayla Young

Hidden TreasuresLife,Life is full of good and bad,Sometimes the bad could be mistaken,And that it may actually turn into something wonderfulSomething that will surprise us.Life,Life is about the little thingsThe little things help us get through the daySometimes you have look for them,Only to be found by those who seek for them.Life,Life is a hidden treasureThe random surprises life gives usDo we cherish it?Or do we take it for granted?

--Jeffrey Bonner

  LoveA special word

Does anyone know the true meaning?Love has many different expressions,

Obsessions, secretsWonder

The love between two peopleA gentle word: maybe the greatest of

allLove keeps us strong and keeps us

going.Love is what people feel everyday;

Love doesn’t just die off,It stays forever in your heart

Love grows each day

--Amarra Wenner

With a peg leg and eye patch and swash-buckling bootsA parrot, a hat, and a beard black as soot

Barnacles and algae cover his shipAnd he has a cutlass secured at his hip

His rapscallion crew has braved the worst storms at seaAnd he’s fought forty battles with soldiers of the Queen

But now there’s only one more treasure map, only one more forayCaptain William Clegg will sail one more daySail treacherous currents and be run ashore

Dig at X marks the spot for riches unheard of beforeDig up chests overflowing with gold

Grab all the jewels and stow them in the holdCaptain William Clegg sails away, adventurous no more

Hidden treasure is not about the money, but the spirit to explore

Casey Creveling

“There’s treasure on that island!”, Parrot screeched in Captain’s ear.

“Ahoy!” he said, “Full speed ahead! Our destiny is near!”

They reached the island safe and sound and then began their search

But suddenly, the parrot squawked and lifted from his perch.

Away he flew, into a cave, then called the Captain’s name.

The pirates followed, wary, but excited all the same..

And in that hole so dark and glum, a treasure chest, it seems

Was there to make the pirates rich beyond their wildest dreams.

And so, they took it to their ship in all its gleaming worth.

“A pirate always triumphs!”, bellowed Captain, with great mirth.

But voyage back was difficult, and frantic search for land

Allowed the chest to slip away and into Ocean’s hand.

The captain never knew what passed that day with all his men,

But treasure could be anywhere for man to find again.

Kristen DeMelfy

Slight slants of sharp lightLeaning up against the shifting edges

Of the soft corners of anIndigo night

Floating through the silk folds—Lanterns held afloat by invisible sets of hands,

Drifting in and out ofFocus

A warm halo, a citronella flameWavering against the cold white backdrop

Of the antique coating on oldAluminum siding

Bare feet pressed to the grass—A prayer escapes through the summer air,

Hidden in the whispered liltOf silver strings

Lauren Geiger

Shining bright stars kiss the night skyOwls greet their prey with haunting hoots

They swoop down low, then high Crickets chirp, the night is restless

Fireflies glow; it’s a full moon tonightDew drops on the grass - it’s a wonderful sight

Night time is full of hidden treasures

Jen Ionescu

The first trophy, the first medal,As precious to me as a rose petal.

The first hit, the first whack,Still remembering my first sack.

So many accomplishments in so little time, and to think some people call it a waste of time

Every quarter, every downAll effort eventually leading to a touchdown,

And at the end of the daythere is only one true victory.

Daniel Jefferson

Hidden Treasure, something instilled in us all. Something that tugs at our heart-strings

A rather eloquent thrall. The key, forged of fire and angst.

Sometimes inciting mania, throwing off base. Compels us to great lengths, inspires us with avid

strengths. Causes the taciturn to advocate, the torpid to be irate.

It seizes, changes, coerces action. Passion, and Compassion

Adam Kancsal

The poor seek riches and the rich seek moreBut their happiness comes from more and more

For children comes a chest full of their dreamsA kingdom of magic where they can goWith dragons to slay and trumpets to playBut they were young and it was long ago

Treasure is for children and for adultsAnd riches come to those who want to seekLove, gold, and dreams help those who are in needTo find what is missing from their lives

A hidden treasure everyone must haveSomewhere in their lives lies something to seekThis treasure means something to each personEach person has a treasure that is different

Love is a treasure people seek the mostEach day gives way to love as it unfoldsThe final treasure is always true loveThe chest of treasure with riches untold

Some People’s treasure chest is filled with goldThe wealth at the end of a long rainbow

--Erin Kloss

Adventure-seeking people have an eyeFor challenges they have not faced before

They look for feats impossible to tryAnd when they win, they journey on for more.

But why seek anything so far beyond?What makes the Average Joe have such a care

To find adventure of which they’re so fond?They must be seeking hidden treasure there.

Such hidden treasure lies not far away,Discovered through great danger and distress,

The hidden treasure that we seek todayIs unacknowledged lack of happiness.

I think that hidden treasure, least in part,Can best be found when list’ning to your heart.

Alan Mendez

Never will I lose my country It always stays in my heart.

All my family and friends live there I always visit them and have fun.

The beaches are beautiful with clear waterThe sand is hot with a yellow coating.

There are activities on the beach People play volley and soccer.

The lakes have clear water Containing sharks, sawfish, and tarpon.

Nicaragua is my hidden treasure Always stays in my heart.

Marlon Moraga

My hidden treasure comes from withinI play the game to win.

My heart tells me not to stopUntil I am on top.

You can’t get on my level‘Cause I’m on a ladder that goes on forever.

I live in a world where my fears mean nothingI know you’re standing there thinking I’m bluffingBut bring your ruler and measure my greatness

Because it comes from my hidden treasures within.

Peter Samy

My hidden treasure comes from withinI play the game to win.

My heart tells me not to stopUntil I am on top.

You can’t get on my level‘Cause I’m on a ladder that goes on forever.

I live in a world where my fears mean nothingI know you’re standing there thinking I’m bluffingBut bring your ruler and measure my greatness

Because it comes from my hidden treasures within.

Peter Samy

If you look down deep inside me,There’s a treasure that you will find.

It’s not wrapped in pretty paperBut it is one of a kind.

It’s a treasure that I long for,I look for it everyday,

I can find it in many places,If I look along the way.

This treasure that I’m speaking of,Can be found between you and me.It’s a special gift called FRIENDSHIP

And it’s absolutely free.Rachel Sechrist

A rocket’s roar rips through the silent nightThe ship aglow climbs upward through the sky

To outer space this bird begins its flightThe star and the heavens above so high

What is in space so dark and vastly wide?That has caught our eye and made us all look

Could there be life out there that still may hide?Creatures we only read about in books

What hidden treasures space may hide from usWe only have to look that we may find

As we search in longing we always mustRemember that the spirit of

Adventure lives in everyone as us Joe

Skibbens

Many will try but only one succeedTo be the one who is in the lead

To stand tallest on the tallest blockAnd with gold showing he led the flock.

With all the others seeing his prideKnowing that although they have tried

They could not keep up with his marvelous paceAnd they could not win the race.

And he looks down at his fallen foesHe sees that look that surely shows

The race is on again next yearAnd suddenly he feels fear.

The race is still to be won But for now he can settle

While wearing that gold that golden medalBut for the rest the treasure is not yet found

And they are ready to train year around.They will search for that treasure of victory

They will train even harder and then seeIt was not so hidden after all

And then it’ll be them standing tall.

Eric Tatum

There is a treasure no one can seeIt’s beyond imagination found deep inside me

A feeling of greatness, strength from withinSomething to cherish from where I begin

Something that shows me what I want to beA person of honor with great integrity

I know that I’m fortunate to have this to shareA treasure so special and to some so rare

What is this treasure you ask of me?My gift of honesty I share with thee.

Ryan Utsch

I train and lift all year,I work so hard to have no fear.

I study Ray Lewis, watched Urlacher,Who am I not to follow in their foot steps?

I’ve put in double the reps.Friday night comes along,

My players and I look strong.The opponents run the ball…4th and inches

Butterflies go through my team as the ref measures.They’re short.

I realize my hard work was my hidden treasure.

Tyler Waterman

Hidden Treasures

A babbling brook in a sun-dappled forest,Gives a sense of peace to the lone tourist,

All alone in the woods, so peaceful and quiet,When all of a sudden there rose such a riot,

Of birds suddenly wary of the seeming danger,But in a while they calm down, accepting the presence of

the stranger

In that fresh new forest, all is at peace,When the stranger finds the missing piece,

That what life is about is not money or objects at all,It is the time you spend at places like this, in awe

So that sun-dappled forest has a treasure, the brook,That babbling brook is the nicest of crooks,

It robbed that stranger of the thought,That there is no treasure that can’t be bought.

Casey Weidenhammer Grade 6

LoveLove is Fun, Love is Harsh, Love is Learned, Love

is SweetAs a Baby we only know the Sweet love from our

Parents, and FamilyAs a Child We Crave Love, We Learn Love, We Give

LoveAs a Young Adult Love is Fun, Love is Sweet, Love

is Stupid, and we Learn Tough LoveIt is also Smiles, Hugs and Kisses, Hurtful, and

KindAs an Adult we learn the meaning of True Love, The Trust, The Honesty, and The Faithfulness of

Loves beautyBy the time were an Elder we’ve experienced all aspects of Love, and experienced the Pain, The

Joy, The Laughter, and The Beauty of all kinds of Love

Love is Fun, Love is Harsh, Love is Learned, Love is Sweet

 Micaela Herczeg

Grade 6

Hidden Treasures

FriendshipGiven with heart but not mindGiven with soul but not body

Friendship is what happens without a careThis is where differences in looks and personalities

disappear Where everyone feels safe and appreciated

Come, and enter this vast worldWith groups, with crowds, with a single companion

Where anything is possibleThis is a hidden treasure

Hidden deep within the heartShared between two soulsGive it out and share

Enter the world of caring, of loveAnd never leave again

Catherine KenyonGrade 6

SecretsSecretsCan you find it in your pocketCan you find it in your pocket

Maybe it is a keyMaybe it is a keyI think you should check,I think you should check,

So that we can seeSo that we can seeIs it under waterIs it under waterIs it hard to findIs it hard to find

Will you come with meWill you come with meIf you don’t mindIf you don’t mind

Is it under your bedIs it under your bedAll tucked awayAll tucked awayWill you find it,Will you find it,

Do you know if it will stayDo you know if it will stayDoes it hide in the garden,Does it hide in the garden,

Just like a snakeJust like a snakeOr is it hidden in the shedOr is it hidden in the shedWith the shovel and rakeWith the shovel and rake

Do you hide secrets passing them on notesDo you hide secrets passing them on notesOr do you whisper them in earsOr do you whisper them in earsIs just you who knows themIs just you who knows them

Or do all your peersOr do all your peers

Chrystina ObleschukChrystina ObleschukGrade 6Grade 6

My Time MachineI have a time machine,I’ve hidden it so well.For its exact location,

I will never tell.

It will take me to the future,Or on a trip to the past.

Wherever I choose to go,I will arrive in a blast.

I’d like to meet a caveman,And take a good hard look;To hear about his struggles,

Instead of reading it in a book.

I’d like to see the dinosaurs,That roamed the earth all day.

They are so very big,I wonder how much they weigh.

Maybe I’ll talk to a robot,In the year 3010.

It will be so much fun,I might go there again.

When I am in the future,I will take a rocket to mars.

It’s fun to see the space ships,Instead of seeing cars!

I will make friends with aliens,And listen to the speak;I might stay for the day,Or maybe even a week!

My last trip is to home.My friends will want to see,The many trips I’ve taken,

Which will stay a secret to me.

Dane GalbraithGrade 6

BOOKSVILLEI have a hidden treasure no one knows aboutIt's reading books without a doubtSome are my favorites some are just fineSome really put me on cloud nineThen there are the ones that blow me awayI wish I could read them everydayI always need a book with me I hope to find a million under my Christmas Tree

Erika LaumannGrade 6

Under the BushesUnder the bushes,

Lies a treasure waiting for me.Another land,

As far as the eye can see.

A wonderful place, Filled with magical things.A land filled with things,People don’t believe in.

Like wizards and dragons,And kings and queens.

They live under the bush in my garden,You see.

They exist in my mind,And only to me.

Ethan HassickGrade 6

SANDY TREASURES

LAYING IN THE SAND SANDY CRYSTALS FLOWING BETWEEN FINGERS

AS THE HEAVEANS RELEASE SOMETHING SENSATIONAL ONE BY ONE RAIN STARTS TO FALL

I OPEN MY EYES NOT ONE SINGLE CLOUD IN SIGHT

I WAIT TILL IT STARTS TO POUR I CLOSE MY EYES AND LISTEN TO THE DROPS

HIT THE SAND AND THE OCEAN TOPREVEALING TO ME THE HIDDEN TRESURE OF THE BEAUTY

OF THE SEA

MACKENZIE STEWART GRADE 6

Hidden TreasuresHidden treasures can be anything,

It can be a diamond ring.They can be sentimental, though.

Maybe found love letters lost long ago.A favorite book that always sounds new,A pretty flower wet with morning dew.Usually people think of riches and gold,

But I like to think of special things new and old.A hidden treasure could be a secret you told to a friend,

Or some birthday money you never did spend.It could be a crush that happen to like you, Or it could be a surprise party you went to.

Whatever you think of when you think “Hidden Treasure”,You’ll probably treasure it forever and ever.

By: Samantha PerkinsGrade 6

We’re going to the beach todayI feel the ocean’s spray

I’m looking for something new I think I just found a clue

I won’t bid the sea farewellunless I find a conk shell

Wait! Could it be?Yes! It is the treasure of the sea Sydney UteschGrade 6

A JourneyI went swimming one day

Just to feel the ocean’s spray

At the bottom of the oceanI watched the seaweed in motion

I found a diamond necklace under a rockIt had given me such a big shock

It had belonged to the mother of the seaBefore she had given it to me

Tina AfifGrade 6

See if you can guess my hidden treasure,I’ll start by saying that it’s quite the pleasure.

You can go anywhere in the world,But only if you say you could and would.

You could swing on vines in a forest,Or even join the world’s best chorus.

You could fight a war with magic and dragons,Or even swim the deep ocean with The Kraken!!

You could go on the most daring adventures,Or solve the mystery of your grandpa’s missing dentures.

You could get the power to withstand the hottest of heats,Or maybe eat the world’s largest pile of meat,And you never even have to leave your seat!!

No it’s not a movie,But yes, it is that groovy.

Your one smart cook,That is if you guessed a book!!!

By: Cassia Robert, Grade 6

The MoonIt hides during the day,

And comes out at night,It’s important to all

Shining a mystical light

It follows you Wherever you run

Watching over the worldIt takes shifts with the sun

It hides behind cloudsAnd ducks behind trees

It has mighty powerOver tides in the seas

At times it’s a crescent,And sometimes it’s new,

Sometimes it’s full,And some night’s it’s blue

As night becomes morning,The moon fades in the sky,

Out comes the sun,And the moon says good-bye

By Lindsay BauerGrade 6

RainbowsBy: Emily Batman, Grade 6

There is one thing that I want to knowWhy does a rainbow come and go

I wish it would stay here‘Cause I know that no one has a fear

What is on the other side of the rainbow

Maybe a Magical Gumdrop LandOr a world filled with snow

But best of all a beach with yellow sand

Some people say there are Leprechauns with pots of goldWow, they must imagine things very bold

Maybe there is a unicornBut I think of them as horses with one horn

If I told you what was at the other side of a rainbow

It would make your mind blowAnd you would continue screaming

So just remember keep on dreamingFor that goal that you will soon be achieving

My Love Every time I look at you my heart

starts to raceI am too afraid to tell you, to see the

look on your faceWhen I am near you I feel like I have

the fluA sickness so sickening I can’t stay

away from you

Oh, how much I want to tell you,It’s just too hard to keep it a secret

But someone might just leak itSo I just glance at your cute smile

Some say it’s as big as the Nile

Then I realize how much I stareHopefully you don’t careYou are always so funny

I just want to call you honey

I want to have you all the timeIt’s so bad it should be a crime

Every time I see you I imagine dovesThat’s because I’m in love

By: Jaelyn Elam Grade 6

A JewelBy: Maddy Horn

Grade 6

A little box with a lockWas found inside a big old clockThe box was painted in goldIt looked quite high and bold The key was goneAlthough people were fondOf the small little thingThat sat in your hand shining Until the day a clingWent ring, ringAll that could be Was a little silver key

The small box looked at meAlmost smiling with gleeIt bounced up and downBut fell on the ground I took the keySo I could seeThe little box creakedThen it opened It really glowed As it showed A diamond insideThat could no longer hide

I have a hidden treasure that I loveI’ve only told a couple of budsHere are some cluesBut first let me assure you, it is not a shoe This item is greenI’m pretty sure it is something that you have seenPresidents, emperors, and kingsHave a lot of these things It cannot talkIt cannot walkAnd just in casePeople keep this in a safe Here is the last clue of allYou cannot bounce it like a ballWait, what could it be?You got it, you got it! It’s money

By: Sarah Reilly, grade 6

My hidden treasure is my hidden world a place were all the houses curl

a place full of shining smiles A place that makes your mind go wild

A land of wonder A land for creative minds

And a land of strange strange time

And did you know that there is a tall tall castleAnd inside is a queen full of strong strong powerBut to let you know the first person you will meet

is a rabbit with unlucky feetJust to let you know this is a secret

so don’t repeat it!

By: Olyvia Repyneck, Grade 6

Apollo

Apollo was the god of many things,

Like archery, music, and writing things.

He was usually seen with a lyre in his hands,

And liked to go hunting with his sister all over the land.

Artemis

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo,

Never killed animals and if she did she would weep in sorrow.

When she was young her father Zeus gave her any gift,

So she quick jumped up and her father gave her a lift.

She chose to be a maiden so she could hunt all day,

Then she would not ever have family delays.

Samantha Jennings, Grade 6

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We were best friends, swore it’d be to the endBut then one day another friend came to say“She uses you why do you stay?” Later that night as I lay and think about what happened

that day I wonder how to say that this friendship is done All your fun you say, just messing with me Don’t you see? Those things I pretend to be Can’t you understand that it’s not really me? I’m not loud, I’ proud, I’m not bad I’m sad,Sad that you think the things you do are funny and make

you look goodActing like it’s been a big joke, but I think everyone

just thinks you’re a big hoax.

By: Taylor Conrad, Grade 6

The ocean is as cold as ice With horses that run like wild animals The sand crabs move about under the ocean floor  The sound of waves fills the bright blue sky As we walk on the beach I smell the air And the sand beneath my feet I love the beach I love it so much  The water makes me fell like a glacier in the Arctic We jump the waves as they roar like lions Our kites fly like planes in the air  Every year we drive for hours getting to the beach As I think about the beach in my beautiful sweet dream

By: Morgan Young, Grade 6

A Family’s HeartFamilies have their ups and downs,

When brothers and sisters act like clowns.But hidden inside it like a deep blue sea,

As calm and loveable as the ocean breeze.

Brothers, sisters, me and you,Have a heart that fits more than two.

There is never too much room in your heart,Even when it feels like you got stabbed with a dart

What’s in your heart you can not see,

But as you know it will always be with me.Live your life like there is no tomorrow,

And don’t let there be any sorrow!

Continued on next slide….By: Alysa Gross, Grade 6

Everyone has a happy spot in their heart,To decide when to be loveable and to be smart.

It’s not that easy when people are bad,You still have to try, even though it makes you sad.Everyone has to deal with it sometime in your life,

But when it get’s to be too much, it might start a strife!

School, work and family problems are all part of life,But if you give up it will stab you like a knife.

So keep your head held high,And put on that bow tie.

You will see what is hidden inside your heart?And you might find a new hidden treasure that will help you restart.

By: Alysa Gross, Grade 6

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FUN

Try to figure out my hidden treasure While reading this poem you’ll find it a pleasure Fun fun fun in the sunI wait and wait for it to comeWith flip flops on my feetAnd a tub of ice cream so cool And so very happy it’s the end of school Summer vacation is finally here No more report cards, there’s no need to fearBecause finally FINALLY summer is here

Continued on next slide…By: Kaleigh Bobeck, Grade 6

Time to watch movies And stay up real lateBut first you must find the perfect dateTo put all of this fun onto your plate As I think and think about it some moreI feel as though I’m falling to the floorWith a boom and a crashHearing it again once moreThe ringing of the alarm I get up for school once moreAnd then I shut the door behind me Summer is so fun and sometimes a dreamDo you know what my hidden treasure is? If you guessed imagination you are truly a wiz!

By: Kaleigh Bobeck, Grade 6

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My MomMy mom is the best mom ever She will never let me down, never She will never let me down becauseShe is the best mom in the world

She always takes me to fun placesWe like to play together but she’s always aces She loves me and I love her We will always be together forever

Continued on next slide…By: Nicole Sylvester, Grade 6

Her cooking is the best She never likes to rest She always goes out jogging and walking She always helps me get ready for a test

I will always keep her safe from harmShe will always hold me in her armsSometimes I want the world to see her I will always keep our memories in my

heart. By: Nicole Sylvester, Grade 6

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SecretsA secret can be many things,A picture, a journal or a bundle of strings.Some people have a secret crush they see.I don’t have a secret crush nope, not me!

Some people’s secret is they did something bad,Other’s secret is they act happy, but their sad.Some people have a secret song or melody.I don’t have a secret song, nope, not me!

Continued on next page…By: Kira Clutter, grade 6

Other people’s secret is their locker combination,And sometimes people’s secret is their occupation.Other peoples secret is their allergic to a bee.I don’t have an allergy, nope, not me!

I actually have a secret I’ve been dying to tell,But I’m not sure if I can trust you well.My secret is not that I like the library.My secret is that I have a secret, yup, that’s me!

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By: Kira Clutter, grade 6

An unspoken bond made by memories and laughter, where the bond grows deeper from there and

there after.Countless things that made

up a chuckle, that we don’t even know how to

explain, People may call us crazy, but in our world we are

saneWith each passing day, and every new memory made a

friendship like ours, will cease to fade.

You Can’t See Friendship

Sabrina Adams

A hidden treasure is different for you and for me.As one goes through life it will change, this you will

see.It can be an object, a person, or even a thought

But it is important to that person, whether you think so or not.

What one values or treasures may seem petty or bizarre

But a person can not help who they really are.A hidden treasure is not always easy to find;

One must live life and develop the mind.One may struggle and search to find that special

thingBut in the end it will be worth the satisfaction it will

surely bring. -Josh Gregory

Hidden TreasureBy: Sarah Gracely

Look around & you will findHidden treasures of the mind

The eyes, the ears, and the heartAll hold the keys to a brand new start.

Come on in and you might findA treasure map, to my mind

Left and right and roundaboutIt’s my mind so please don't shout

As you turn and twist and windEnjoy the spaces of my mind

Nothing to do but sit and thinkBut it has a thing that's great- a link

A link to the treasure, you've known from the startThe hidden treasure is my heart.

HiddenTreasuresKelly Esslinger

Hidden TreasuresAs I dig up the dirt

My yearning hands grasp blissI find little pieces of joy

They are in everyone

Once I discover these treasuresMy skeptical eyes grow acceptingMy confused lips search for words

All I can do is smile

Happiness may be hiddenYou just need to look –Abbey Eichorn

Hidden TreasureWhat Treasure do you look for?What value is it worth?

A treasure that you cannot findon al ol’ treasure map,but a treasure that must be foundby the right one.

Who knows where this treasure is hidden?Why so vague in your replies?

Only the hider of this hidden treasure knowsburied deep within ones mind;is were this great treasure is hidden,you already know where it is.

How, because I cannot find such a treasure?Don’t beat around the bush in the end I will find

it.

A treasured buried deep,But within what?Within the heart my dear friend, which you have the key to unlock.

By: Emily Fink

Something so special is not easy to find,Something so special you need to find with you mind, Something so special is something you really strive for, Something so special wants you coming back for more,Something so special will have you looking for years,But something so special could also leave you in tears, Something so special could make your heart skip a beat, Something so special could sweep you off your feet,Something so special is a gift from above,Something so special is a little thing called love.

Shelby Bartholomew

HIDDEN TREASURELIVES BEGIN AND THE PATHS UNROLL.

WE’RE ALIVE TO SEEK THE ULTIMATE TREASURE.A MIND IS A DELICATE MIRAGE OF THE SOUL.

WHAT IS GOLD TO ONE IS MEANINGLESS TO ANOTHER.

IMAGES OF OUR THOUGHTS BUILD THE TREK;THIS IS WHERE WE BATTLE DREAMS WITH

REALITY.DESIRES DRIVE OUR ILLUSIONS INTO A TRAIN

WRECK.NOW WE FEEL UNREST WITH OURSELVES IN WAR

OF TOTALITY.

WE PAINT OUR NEW HOPES OVER THE TORN CANVAS OF OUR HEART.

DIVULSION FROM PERCEPTION PULLS US AWAY FROM THE START.

YOU PUT IN YOUR TOKEN IN LIGHT OF A CHARMONLY TO FIND IT HAS BROUGHT ANOTHER ALARM.

YOU ARE TAKEN ABACK YET PRAYING FOR A PRIZE.

NO ONE ELSE WILL EVER UNDERSTAND THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR EYES.

By: Shanon Safi