“Show and Tell,” Friend, Feb. 2015, 28–29
Show and Tell
In March 2014 we asked readers to write their own haikus. Here are some of the wonderful poems you sent!
Strong and True
I will choose the right
I have talents strong and true
Testimony sure
Ocala First Ward Primary, Florida, USA
Primary
When I go to church
my classroom is full of kids
we feel the Holy Ghost.
Vaughn and Rosalie J., ages 5 and 3, North Dakota, USA
Sacrament
During sacrament
I get a sacred feeling
that Jesus is there.
Susannah N., age 7, Virginia, USA
Prayer
I kneel by my bed
I talk to Father above
I feel His great love.
Kallie L., age 9, Utah, USA
Friendship
Helping others can
make great friendships that will last
forever and on.
Marie H., age 13, California, USA
Gilbert Temple
Pure as fresh clean snow,
agave on the windows—
what a pretty sight.
Amanda S., age 10, Arizona, USA
Going to Church
When I go to church
I will be very happy
and will learn of God.
Jason G., age 7, Idaho, USA
Happiness
I will choose the right
and follow Christ’s example
then I’ll be happy.
Jill G., age 5, Idaho, USA
Hero
Captain Moroni
He was a courageous man
He is my hero
Wyatt L., age 8, Utah, USA
Helping Hands!
I helped play fetch with my dog, Tiger.
Grant N., age 4, Utah, USA
I live in Oslo, Norway. We went to America this summer, and I helped the Park City Utah Ward make back-to-school kits for needy children.
Thomas F., age 9, Norway
Hold my brothers’ hands when they cross the street to keep them safe.
Anna C., age 9, Virginia, USA
I played with my baby sister, Tobin.
Jane A., age 7, Utah, USA
When my mom was in Europe for six weeks, I did the laundry, cleaned the house, and even helped cook a couple of times.
Sophia S., age 11, Utah, USA
I put all the chairs around the table for my Primary teacher.
Ethan B., age 5, Utah, USA
I performed in church on my guitar.
Matthew B., age 7, Virginia, USA
I play with my baby brother when my mom is working and my dad is cooking.
Abigail B., age 7, Utah, USA
I earned some money to buy school supplies for some kids that didn’t have any.
Olive S., age 5, Utah, USA
I cleaned the basement.
Coleton W., age 10, Utah, USA