YOUNGER READERS' SECTION

Te Ao Hou, March 1967, Page 52

YOUNGER READERS' SECTION As indicated in our last issue, this new section will contain original work in art and language, and present career information by and for young Maori men and women. Contributions are welcome. Here are more poems from pupils of Northland College. Hangi Steam … A cloud of fog moving up a valley Hissing … A steam engine stopping in a station Horotiu Komene, 5R.B. Tree There it stands reaching for the sky Branches like arms, Begging the sky to drop water on its hungry roots. After months of drought its skin is parched and dead. Wiremu Andrews, 5R.B. Kehua Do you hear them? Creak of loose boards Movement of a ghostly figure moving in darkness like a camel alone in the desert, with sweat running continuously down its frightened forehead Gradually, the figure becomes distinct. Sinister, it stands motionless in the graveyard. Wana Maihi, 5R.B. Athletic Sports Thumping and huffing of the runners … A tired, puffing train Mouths dry, like ice-cream cones. Kathleen Timoko, 5R.B. Dry Leaf Poor dead little leaf So brown and crisp You remind me of a rotten pear Left all alone to disintegrate. Esther Booth, 5R.B. Athletic Sports Strained muscles and tight faces Bright coloured shorts fight For the finish line Rough and smooth like arrows They go swiftly past. Lovey Bedggood, 5R.B. A speech contest was held at Motatau Maori District High School, Northland, in October of last year. Teachers selected nine finalists in three divisions, primary, intermediate and senior, and Mr W. A. Panapa did the final judging. Winners were: Primary: Vera Hati Intermediate: William Morton Senior: Olive Neho We are pleased to print the speeches given by two of the senior finalists.