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Wednesday 20 June 2018

Matariki Poems


Matariki is the Maori new year
When the seven stars will appear
We can predict what the coming year will be like
From how clearly we can see them with our naked eyes
The legend behind it fascinates us.


Matariki is celebrated in many different ways
Adults are busy preparing the hangi
Kids  are having fun flying their kites
Stories are shared by elders
These are few of many activities we do to celebrate Matariki.
By Joshua


Haiku
Shining in the night
People watching all over
A beautiful sight
By Joshua

Limerick
The stars they shine in the night
They blind us with their lights
Then they disappear
But have no fear
They will come back into sight
Joshua

Diamanti
Stars
Golden Dots
delicate  little lights  
Bright as the sun
A cluster of shooting stars
Speckled across the sky
Shimmering and glittering
Seven sisters
Stars
By Joshua

Acrostic Poem
M - Maori new year
A - A Time to celebrate
T - Twinkling stars that illuminate the sky
A - Ancestors are remembered
R - Resources have been gathered
I - Interesting stories have been told
K - kites have been flown
I - I love matariki
By Joshua

Diamante poem
Matariki
Fun festive
Preparing planting festing
Kites stars whanau kai
Singing dancing honouring
Captivating fantastic
Maori new year
By Joshua