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Student Poet of the Day: Olivia Brand

In honor of National Poetry Month, Burlingame Patch is highlighting student poets in our community.

In honor of National Poetry Month, Burlingame Patch will be highlighting a student poet Monday through Friday for the remainder of the month.

These talented student poets are enrolled in a writing workshop at in Burlingame. The workshop is being taught by Writing Program Coordinator Janette Nikolakopoulos.

Happy reading and happy Poetry Month!

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Student: Olivia Brand

Bio: My name is Olivia. I go to BIS. I’m in 6th grade. I love to go swimming, play sports, and speak Italian! Most of all, I LOVE to write poetry!

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Poem:

A whisper, secrets, rumors, lies.

   Will I have to say goodbye?

Are they true? Do they hate me?

                Maybe.

  But am I just mean and lazy?

     Who knows, who cares?

   It’s just whispers, secrets, rumors, and snares.

 

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