2019/20 issue
Dear Readers, June,2020 It is known that every culture on every continent on earth enjoys poetry as it speaks to our 'common humanity and shared values.' It is one of the humankind’s most precious ways of cultural and linguistic expression and identity: Poetry. I would like to state that the students whose poems are printed herein are the poets of the future; now they are current poets – poets with a publication credit. This poetry book is an important tool to recognise the young poets, who continue to contribute to the growing poetry. Anyone reading these poems, I would require you to recognize that ‘here are young people – Kultur2000 Students’ who pay attention to their world, whose imaginations with a second language allow them to bring both insight into their surroundings and pleasure to the community. Their poems cover a range of styles and topics range from family to friendship to pets to environment. As Kultur2000 College, we will keep on encouraging our students’ creativity, inspiring them and restoring a dialogue between poetry and other arts. We will always provide the opportunity to our little poets speak out their feelings and their shared values by their poems. As Kultur2000 College, we are also very proud of our students who contributed to the 4th issue of our poetry book “Sailing Around Poetry” with their poems this year. I would also like to congratulate and thank the parents, teachers, and others who have encouraged our poets to write these poems and broaden their perspectives. Deniz TUZLA BİÇEN Kültür2000 Primary & Middle School Head of English Department
THE WORLD, THE SUN AND THE MOON If we didn’t have the World, We wouldn’t have a house. Because the World is only habitable planet. If there was no Sun, There would be no plants. Because it is our source of heat, light and renewable energy. If it was no Moon, The night would be dark. Because it would not be any days and nights. CO2 increase should be prevented for all living things. Because there is no other World, Sun and Moon in the star system. Meriç Ilgaz Tane – 3A
NEW YEAR I like presents I like desserts, I like dancing I like watching a Christmas movie in the New Year, So I like New Year!!! Ela Irak – 4B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
LADY My cat is one years old She is just a baby Her name is LADY Her paws are tiny. In the mornings, she wakes me up early When I’m so sleepy I love my sweety, Because her fur is curly. Zeynep Özer – 4A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
NEW YEAR It was time to decorate, Our beautiful New Year. The kids were so excited, Just like penguins in the sea. Elifnaz Engin – 4B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
ANIMALS In the zoo fish, lions, tigers. My best animals are birds. I love birds. Lions are scary. My cousin has got one cat, two fish. My cousin loves animals. But she doesn’t like rabbits. Elif Eylül Kaynar – 4B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
BLACKPINK Black pink is the revolution Lisa, Rose, Jisoo and Jennie. All of them are lovely. Candies are sweet but Black pink is sweeter. Kind of a sugar. Pink is beautiful In the World the group is famous Nothing else matters Korean Black pink is the best. Selen Andı – 4A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
THE END OF WATER We can save the water We need it. Some people waste Some people save Which one is true? Some animals died, Because they needed water But people waste it If we waste it This is the end of water. The World needs water. Şimal Yağmur Vural – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is life, We should save water, If we don’t save it We will die. Everyday people waste water. We should stop, Our animals and people die We should save the World. We should save the future Plants and flowers will be happy If we don’t save water It will disappear. Suleiman Amirzade – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is vital Animals need it and people, too. Tell your friends to drink it, Enjoy it but don’t waste it, Reuse, recycle and drink it. Turgut Emir Yıldırım – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER IS EVERYTHING Water is everything You can’t live without water Water is everywhere Water in the canteen Water in the house Water in nature You can’t live without water Drink it Use it properly Don’t waste it. Nil Gültekin – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON WATER Don’t waste water If you waste the water You will consume your life You are hurting yourself And you are hurting the World. Don’t waste water People and animals need water So save water Save your life. Sema Arjin Altan – 5C *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
CAT Did you see that cat on the street? She needs just a piece of meat. Why don’t you help her? She just needs a home. Did you see her when the rain started? She just wants you to help. Why do you kick her? She did nothing to you. Alina Meryem Berktaş – 5A
WATER Water is everything Anything is a reason to drink it Time to be careful Please don’t waste it. I saw it at the beach the first time My mom told me that it’s our everything Soft sands caught me Water is our miracle. Alina Meryem Berktaş – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is our life A good thing to drink Think that we don’t have water Save water Always save water You can’t live without water Water is our life Don’t make it dirty Animals can’t live in dirty water We can’t drink dirty water We need clean water Water is our life Ece Defne Dağlı – 5A
SCHOOL I like school School is like our home I like hearing the bell ring And I see my friends My teachers, too. We learn many things, We grow up And always learn. Ece Defne Dağlı – 5A
SHIRA She is a turtle Her name is Shira She likes walking around She likes swimming. She doesn’t like eating She loves sleeping She loves climbing She’s my turtle. Ece Defne Dağlı – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER easy to drink hard to find it is the life water is our second chance to save the world Berfin Hüner – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
CİCİ I have a dog It is my dog Her name is Cici. She’s a terrier, She’s 3 years old. She loves soft toys She’s so cute She’s friendly Cici’s name comes from “Gigi Hadid” I love Cici. Kayra Arda Akyüz – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is life, If we waste water The animals, people and flowers will die, Water is healthy. No water no life No water, Everything will disappear Ahmet Efe Gödekoğlu – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Rivers, seas, lakes, Water needs to be saved We love blue But we don’t follow the rules. Please don’t pollute water We must help water We want to swim But, this is not a film. Anıl Çalkendir – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
ARES I have a dog, He likes playing with a frog, He is my hero, His neck is like a pillow. Melisa Can– 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Save water it’s our future. Are we going to stop the pollution? Violent crime Enter to a good world. Truth is important for the future How can we waste water so much? Ruining our lives We are the world, save it As we protect water, we protect our future Think about a world without water End of our resources Recycle water for our future. Bergüzar Suzanna Topçu – 5A
MY DOG I have a dog his name is Waffle, He lives in a dog castle. Everyone loves him But he can’t swim. Waffle eats meat He loves treats I love him very much. I hope he will be alive lots of years. Bergüzar Suzanna Topçu – 5A
NATURE We love nature The benefit of nature never ends, We have to save it We should not act bad. If the healing of nature runs out one day We are the ones who will be in a bad position. Bergüzar Suzanna Topçu – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
MY TWIN She is the best twin, To the moon and the back, We always chat About the good and the bad. She is always next to me, On a bad and good day I’m lucky To be like her. She is my copy On the mirror We always laugh And have fun together. She is sweet She is happy And brave. Berfin Hüner – 5A
LIFE IS WATER The source of our life, Our biggest need, Let's not pollute it, We must always protect. Let's not throw garbage and plastics, Into the sea, We also protect animals, We shouldn’t destruct the future. Murtaza Miran Güzel - 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER I love water Because water saves people’s life Like, if we don’t drink water we can die. Like, someone in the desert and they are trying To find some drinking water but if they can’t find They will die. Rüzgar Özuçaklar – 5C
IMPORTANCE OF WATER Water is everything Plants and animals need water Seas and rain We drink water to live. Water is blue Please save our seas Please save our oceans, It’s true, it’s true I love water. Çınar Aras – 5B
WATER Water is a part of life Animals need water people need water To live on earth we need water Every time we must save water Rivers will dissappear don’t waste water. Doğa Aybars – 5B
SAVE WATER FOR OUR WORLD Water is important in the World People always need water Animals, plants, our nature need water We drink it, we use it in life Water is precious for us Some people waste water We always need water Water is our source of life When we have no water, we will die Animals, plants and our nature die. Stop wasting water Save people’s life Save animals, plants Save our nature Save our World. Elif Naz Yıldız – 5C *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
TINKA I have a dog named Tinka, She loves digging holes, Her real name is Tinkerbell, But she hates ringing bells. She loves watching movies, She also hates ringing bells, She loves huge hugs, She hates flying bugs. Hira Arven Korkut – 5A
WATER Water is everything And if we lose it, it means we don’t have anything Then we have nothing Enjoy the water for this time Raining, dropping, going like a lie… Rain is full of poison And that’s the point Ice is melting People are not safe. Don’t let it go Water is the true salvation Olaf the snowman is crying for help Poor snowman, help him not to melt. Hira Arven Korkut – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
KAIRO I have a cat, He is yellow and fat. He sleeps on a mat, He hates rats. He doesn’t like taking baths, He always naps. He doesn’t like hugs He loves playing with bugs. Mercan Ada Kumbasar – 5A
WATER Water is our life If we don’t drink it, we die We need water to survive The forests are so dry Because there isn’t enough water Mercan Ada Kumbasar – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is life People waste water, In the future oceans will disappear. Seas, rivers, lakes will disappear Everytime we lose water. People destroy the World Close the taps Save water In the future water will finish Life will end. Please save water and save the World Water will finish, everything will end. Think of your children Water is healthy, Save your future. Hüseyin Akyüz – 5B
SWEET HOME I love my home My home means family The best part is my room Where I play and sleep. My mom cooks great She cares for me greatly. I have a sister and father They make me feel safe. Hüseyin Akyüz – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Protect water No water, no life Save water Water is a source of life. You shouldn’t pollute water No water, no World Animals will die Protect water. İdil Hasaltun – 5C *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER Water is what our lives are connected to Although there are such people without water They are the people who are suffering Even though water will come to them Right, it’s a magical liquid, we cannot refuse. Water waves delightfully And in the lake of shining waters Van Gogh would make art from that Earth is running out of water Save the world… Meryem Salifova – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
MY TWIN She is the worst twin, Hahah… just joking! I love her really much, I adore her really much, To the moon and back. The less I talk to her, The sadder I feel. She is so nice Yes, like me (kind of) She is the best twin! Meryem Salifova – 5A
MY FAMILY My family is the best, We play soccer, Laugh and smile, We love each other! I have my family, They are so funny, If I feel ill, Their medicine helps me immediately! Family is the first, Mum, dad, siblings, We love each other, Every time we smile the things get easier! I study for my lessons, Mum does chores, Dad has many duties, We all have duties! I love my family, I love them very much, They are so funny, They are so kind! Elif Kırbıyık – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER IS PART OF OUR LIFE Oceans, rivers, lakes They are part of our lives, Water is everything Water is life We save water, We save future, Flowers are happy Earth is healthy, Animals are sad, Because of human waste If there is loss of water, The earth will disappear. Don’t waste water, Don’t harm nature, Water is life, Water is part of our life. Elif Kırbıyık – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
SUTLAC, MY CAT She likes to take a nap, She always takes a nap. She likes the warm weather She always takes a nap during the warm weather. She likes to go in boxes. She always goes in boxes, She likes to take a nap in the warm boxes. Selin Meriç – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WATER We don’t know how important water is for us And not only for people but for animals, too. Then why do we waste water? While some people can’t even find it. Selin Meriç – 5A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
BOOKS Books are so fun I learn from them, I love them. All children love books I love books! Melik Sarp Zeytün – 5B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
INSPIRATION No teacher, preacher, parent, friend or wise men can decide, Classes came, Classes went; It worths a lot, The time you spent. There is a voice inside you That whispers all day long, What`s right for you -just listen to The voice that speaks inside, You`ll have obstacles, No doubt. But whatever gets in your way Find a different route! Ayşe Çebi– 6A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
WHO DOESN’T Everywhere is white in winter Nature wears its wedding dress Who doesn’t like to play snowball? Everywhere is colourful in spring, Flowers present their beauty. Who doesn’t like to lie on the grass? Everywhere is sunny in summer, Sea, sun and beaches invite you. Who doesn’t like to dance with waves? Everywhere is grey in autumn, Trees undress and take a bath. Who doesn’t like to listen to the sound of rain? Elif Duru Tansu – 6B *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
VENUS Of the planets I am number 2, And the hottest among them, I don’t have any moons, I come up earlier than noon. I’m as big as Earth, My year is longer than yours. My orbit is reverse, The most beautiful of the universe. My nickname is morning star, The 2nd brightest in the night sky. There is no life on me like Earth, YOU ARE ALL IN MY HEART. Özde Başlar – 6A
ANIMALS These animals, Should not be kept in cages. These animals, Are not belong circuses. These animals, All of them are our friends. We must leave all animals, In their natural habitats. Kerem Mutlusoy – 6A *Austin International Poetry Festival 2020 (Uluslararası 2020 Austin Şiir Yarışması) sonucuna göre öğrencimizin bu şiiri Austin Poets International Di-vêrsé-city Youth Edition 2020 Antoloji’sinde yayınlanmaya hak kazanmıştır.
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