Oda al Clavo

El clavo
como la navaja
filoso,
brillante,
y construido de metal.
Explorando
la madera,
peleando
con el martillo,
escondiendo
detrás de la pintura.

Casado
a la madera
primero besando,
después abrasando
finalmente son casados,
viviendo en familias grandes
para hacer
mi casa.

Ode to the Nail

The nail
Like a sharp
Knife,
Shiny,
And made of metal.
Exploring
The wood
Fighting
With
The hammer
Hiding
Behind the paint.

Married
To the wood
First kissing,
After hugging,
Finally they’re married,
Living in big families
To make
My house.

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Jenna Archer, age 9
Cragmont School
Berkeley, California
Teacher: John Oliver Simon
Translated by Jeremy Garrett, 4th grade student at Cragmont School