Carissa Cheang
Age:
12
4-12
Second Place Award
Poem
2024
Life is full of surprises and wonder,
I follow my dream to the place where my heart would ponder.
Sometimes sorrow or despair might appear.
With dream in my mind I can cast out all the fear.
When I was little, I dreamed to be an artist.
When I got older, I dreamed to be a teacher.
Here I am, I dream to be a doctor.
An artist paints with colors so bright,
Bringing beauty and joy a wonderful sight.
With each brush stroke makes the stories unfold,
Inspiration and imagination make the dream become so bold.
Art inspires and touches the soul,
Connecting hearts and making us whole.
Sketching and painting the dream making my life full of hue.
Through creativity, my dream gets fulfilled.
A teacher passes on knowledge with care,
Nurturing young minds with wisdom to share.
With patience and kindness, they guide the way,
Shaping the future day by day.
In classrooms, dreams take flight,
Inspiring students to learn with delight.
With life lessons and love to share,
A teacher's impact will make all of us aware.
A doctor heals with wonderful hands and benevolent heart.
Bringing hope even when the heartbeats almost stop.
With compassion and dedication they bring,
Healing others will always sustain.
In hospitals and clinics, lives are restored,
Through every challenge, strength is explored.
With each life saved, dreams renewed,
A doctor's work is noble and real.
These dreams, though different but each plays a part,
Inspiring others and touching the heart.
With art, teaching, and healing combined,
A world of wonder and care we find.
Life brings a lot of surprises and wonder,
With dreams in my heart, I will never surrender.
Through art, teaching, and healing we shall see,
The endless potential of what my dreams can be.
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