Cherry Blossoms and Thunderstorms

I am a cherry blossom
Afraid that a huge foot might step on me.
I am a smelly skunk
Afraid of the thunderstorm.
I am a wolf
Not afraid of anything, looking for my prey.
I am an eastern hemlock in the night sky with my branches blowing.
I am hail bursting into little pieces of cubed ice.

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Philip Gilchrist, age 10
2008 Finalist
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ethan Allen Elementary School
Teachers: Marilyn Hazelton, Linda Cardonick