Monday I used my bi-weekly, school-wide radio lesson to challenge all students to write a poem in English. I wasn't sure whether I'd get a single response, especially considering the reward: "The best ones," I noted on air, "would be read on the Friday broadcast."

But low and behold two of my students wrote poems, in English and submitted them today (Thursday) in time for me to put them on the air tomorrow. Here they are (unedited, including grammar/punctuation) as a preview.

"Mom"
by Park Jae Uk

I love my mom
She give birth to me
also she bring up me
So I being in Korea.
My mother is greatness.


"Everyday Prayer"
by Kim Chun Gon

In the morning.
just let me sleep sweetly
just be in the bed.
and just hot hear your cry.

In the after noon.
Please let me enjoy the meal.
Please give me such delicious side dishes.
and please do not make dissapointed with the some menu everyday.

In the evening.
Please let me take a rest
Please let me free of the final term.
and let me just go to bed.

The second grade students of Yeongnam Middle School and I went on a three day excursion across Korea. Here are a couple of the photos. You can see all the photos by clicking on this text.