How do we work?

Once every few weeks a new topic will be displayed on the blog. Young people, ages 5 - 96, will submit their responses. Student writing will be posted as it is received. Know someone that would love to contribute? Pass the word.

Blog #14 Topic Choices:
Write about a place or an aspect of New Orleans that has influenced you OR use the words "Escaping the heat/to get out of the heat..." of New Orleans.

Submission Logistics: Submissions should be in response to the blog topic. Poetry and prose, up to 500 words in length, should be emailed as a Microsoft Word attachment. Emails should include author’s first name, age, and School.

Submissions can be sent to: youngneworleanswritingtogether@gmail.com
Submission due date: May 31st, 2012 @ 5pm

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Amy - Summer Rain

Rain is what makes New Orleans unique

Daily surprise thunderstorms only make the city even more complete

In a constant damp summer atmosphere

It hits so hard the water is all you can hear

Other places think driving with a cluttered windshield is such a pain

But for us in New Orleans, it’s the most relaxing thing about that sweet summer rain

And how can the news say after all this rain we’re still in a drought?

They clearly have not been outside or they’d know without a doubt.

The rain boots, jackets, and colorful umbrellas abound in the mustered dark

But no storm can keep people from playing in the puddles in the park

The New Orleans rain helps make us the best city with no other above,

For its all of the unique characteristics that mold New Orleans into the city we all know and love.

Amy, Age 17
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