Beach's Emotions (submitted via videotape)

Note: American Sign Language (ASL) is a visually based language that has its own unique rules and structure; it is not simply a signed representation of English. ASL poetry uses visual patterns (such as repeated handshape, movement or sign location) to create rhyme and rhythm. Because the poetic qualities of an ASL poem are visual, a written translation would not capture the poems’ essence. Therefore, we have provided a summary of the poem’s content.

This symmetrical and rhythmic poem is pleasurable to the eye, showing how dolphins swim freely in clean and blue waters. Joshua is inspired by the waves to clean up.

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Joshua Mora, Age 11
Fremont, California
California School for the Deaf
Teacher: Rory Osbrink