Canton Writes 2023: Feelings

The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Penny Stuart, was the winning entry in the elementary (K-2) nonfiction category.

Feelings
By Penny Stuart

When I am sad, frustrated or mad I go to my room. I like to be alone or with my dog Sandy. I play music, dance or sing and that makes me happy. It helps me get my mind off things. Sometimes I draw or pet Sandy. If I choose to draw, I draw cute stuff like kittens, puppies or bunnies. Drawing calms me. If I choose to pet Sandy, we go on to my fuzzy, cozy bed. I tell her why I’m sad and then I hug her. She always listens to me and Sandy will never be mad at me. Sandy is so soft and adorable. She is the best doggie ever.

If I am at school, I dance or sing by myself. If I choose to dance, I do fast ballet, like high kicks and fast leaps. Dancing helps me get all my bad feelings out and I feel happy. If I choose to sing, I sing about how I am feeling and what I like to do and stuff like that.

When I play sports it makes me feel very HAPPY. I play hockey, dance, gymnastics and softball. My favorite sports are dance and hockey. Skating on the ice I can go really fast and it makes me feel free.

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