Don’t weep at my grave
because I am not there
I am always with a colourful butterfly
which we will fly all around the air
I will be dancing in the sunshine
wild and free
moving my body with the wind
while I am waiting for you

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

I can’t work
I have to search
Transmitter to find
It on my mind
Told off I shall be
I shall have to leave
To find the transmitter
From the drama teacher
She has left out school
Now I’m stuck to the stool
In fear of what happen
When mr Hawse learns what happened

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

The wind wafts made the sea cold
but the creature loves it
She dance on the water
Show offs skills.
She never stops eating fish
But she never wash her dish
She loves making sounds
Like a singing bird

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am always your daughter
I am your beautiful sweetheart
I am always in your sweet dream
I am your forever
So don’t forget me
I am your favourite angel
I am your lovely girl
Do not stand at my grave and cry
when I die.

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

I writing a poem about me
But really all I want to do is sleep
And wrap up nice and warm inside my sheet
Later in the day I will feel the heat

I am always ready to have fun with you
And my mum will cook some lovely food
We will have fun until we see the moon
Because that you’ll have to go home soon

I looking forward for my sister babe
She will give birth in August but not may
And I’ll know that the baby want to play
Is it a niece or a nephew? I must wait

I always make tea for my mum on times
Because she taught me to be nice and kind.

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

My heart is like a bright moon
That shine every night
My heart is like the burning sun
Which gives every day your light
My heart is like a colourful bird
Which would fly in a way you can see
My heart is pounding really fast
Because my love is come to me.

I will build you a fairy castle
Perfect in everyway
I will carve it with a magic dust
And I wont know what to say
I will work it with love and let it glow
For everyone to see
Because love is everything we need
As love is come, my love has come to me.

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

you love me from the hearty
No matter how much we argue
We cannot be torn apart
You love being my sister
and that cannot be taken away
when you enter into my life
your there to stay

you help and support me though the hard times
your charming words worth so much more than dimes
everyday you fill my life with laughs and smile
our memories, we always remember in a million miles.

When you are by my side
the world is filled with life
when you are not around
half of my days are filled with strife
you are always a blessing
you are the one who fills my heart with love
and everyone else too

a sister who I can express my feelings
you doesn’t let me get bored at a family dealing
whether I having my ups or downs
I know you will always helps me

My sister… I cannot have a grudge
You are as sweet as a chocolate and as smooth as fudge
Having an older sister…is not so bad
I can always turn to her because she likes my best friend

You always be my English rose
I cannot plan my future without you
So please don’t disappear
Thanks for all the great times you gave me
And thank you for being the best sister ever!!!

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

Thanks for all the care and love you give
Don’t mention the meals
And times I get kinda nervous
And forget to tell you how I feel
I’m sometimes grumpy
It only because I’m young
Mum, I always adore you
And I’ll do anything for you
Although my brothers always make me frantic
With every single crazy antic
And when I’m bouncing off the walls
You’re the one who stays calm
Because you love me for who I am
I always love you mum

By Kayleigh Goacher
Thomas Tallis School, London

I'm deaf.
I like playing sports but I don't like writing.
But what is so good?
I do hockey and rugby and football.
I love playing sports.

I love being deaf.
I love all things like sports.
I love playing with my little brother, Ted,
But he is not deaf.
Ted likes all sports like me.

I'm deaf.
I love going out with my mates to town.
I play for football team and rugby and hockey team.
I want to make new friends like you.
Hearing and deaf friends.

By Kyle Fraser Jones
Age - 13
Hearing Support Centre, Alun School, Mold

Happy about: I’m deaf

Worried about: My sign language is a like robot / jumpy / dysfluent

Happy about: Become a wrestler. I want become muscley

Worried about: Thoughts of life and death

Happy about: I support Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro 4 LIFE number 7 is the best in the world! 80 million omg (oh my God!)

Worried about: I don’t want Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro to move different team he is better for Man utd.

OVERALL: 100% I HAVE BEST LIFE

Man Utd is a best life!

Stefan Honan
Age - 14
Thomas Tallis School, London

I feel proud Being Deaf because deaf people are very close and help each other.
It is challenging Being Deaf because I have to improve my speech all the time and communicate with hearing people.
It is confusing Being Deaf because when other people talk very fast I can’t understand them.
It feels awesome Being Deaf because I enjoy signing its more fun.
I feel happy Being Deaf because I like who I am.

By William Everett
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Every day I play sports and I love sports but it is don’t matter if you are deaf. You still can be better than hearing people
Always hate my hearing aids
Forever forgetting to put hearing aids on
Never call a deaf person dumb
Everyone is different and no-one is dumb
Speak using my hands but I can also talk
Sign language is easier for me but I practise my speech in speech therapy

By Thomas Paull
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Being Deaf is so cool!!!
Every morning I put my hearing aids on.
I always go to deaf club.
Nothing wrong being deaf.
Great being deaf because sometimes I can have free entrance into car museums.

Deaf is the best!!!
Every deaf person is cool!!!
A deaf person just can’t hear well.
Forever being deaf…..is cool and I like it.

By Sol Warwick
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Be proud
Enjoy yourself
Implants are important
Never be scared
Good boy

Don’t be shy
English help me to improve
And listening too
Friends are deaf too

By Jacob
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Being deaf is really tiring
Every day I have to listen carefully
It’s interesting reading different books in my house
Nothing is impossible
Going to bed is my type of work

Donovan is my unusual name
English is my second favourite subject
Always enjoy going to deaf club
Football is my favourite sport

By Donovan West
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Deafness…
Every day you get better at using your own hearing
Aids
Feeling comfortable and happy
Noise is irritating on the busy roads
Every day my language gets better and better
Some people don’t have hearing aids, problem?
Some you can help with sign language

By Leon Du Plessis
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Being deaf is BRILLANT! I am proud to be deaf!
Excited to communicate with my friends,
In sign language.
No deaf person is stupid they just can’t hear well.
Go and learn sign language so you can talk to deaf people.

Deaf is fun and freedom
Everyone talks using sign language,
Also lipreading.
Find out how many deaf people there are in whole world!

By Chloe Davis
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Thorpe Park.
Having fun, screaming on the rides
Or eating ice-cream and hot dogs.
Rides are fantastic fun and lots of
People are pushing to go on the rides.
Excited!

People are everywhere,
All of us are on the school trip
Ready, steady, GO!
Keep your hands up!

By Georgina Lofthouse
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children

Being deaf feels like natural to me
I am very confident even thought I am deaf
All my family are proud that
I have made the most of my deafness

Being deaf is hard work
But would I change it???
I really don’t know as
I do not know any different!!!

Every day I try not to get stressed and angry
While I tried to understand what they said
But it difficult for me
Because if someone talks to me very fast
It makes me confused and do not understand

Every night sometimes I’m scared
Because I feel like someone come closer to me
Like creeping like the floorboards are moving

Sometimes I feel strange
Because I feel so very different
Especially when around my hearing friends

Family and friends are important
To everyone and they are very proud of me
They care about me
I love being with my family and friends

By Christine Caldaralo
Mary Hare School for Deaf Children