Week 1: “My City” George the Poet

Dear all,

We hope you enjoy George the Poet’s poem “My City”.

Please share your thoughts and responses to the poem here.

 

143 thoughts on “Week 1: “My City” George the Poet

  1. Year 6 at Gillespie have had fun working on our own verses this morning. We will be blogging them on here too.

    Sarah, Year 6 teacher, Gillespie

    1. I think this poem is beautiful and touching but this version is not the George the poet i know of i would like you to put the OG in there.

    2. My city has a lot faces . From Mikel and Luca / Duncombe Primary school. My city has a lot of faces, some can be found with a lot weakness comfortably sound with plenty sickness My city has a lot of faces. Come to My city because is kind of pretty. Come to my town and your frown will go upside down.

  2. This is a verse from Aaron and Zahir from Gillespie school
    My city has a lot of Football faces.
    The teams and there home places,
    the teams that have a lot of greatness.
    Chelsea, Arsenal, Man city, Man Utd , Liverpool and Spurs.
    These are my home places.

  3. This is our verse!!!!

    Our city has a lot of faces.
    Warn out boroughs and warn out places.
    People split up ’cause of their races.
    The poor people frown in their terrible town ‘case they cant hear the sound of the graces.
    Our city has a lot of faces…

  4. my city has a lot of faces by Hamza

    some are found In dagours places
    sometimes can be found in comfortably places
    people can be found in dust places
    my city has a lots of faces

  5. this is a verse we made up to my city
    My city has a lot of green spaces,
    some can be wasted when we don’t clean up places,
    floods all around but we help all the time,
    when the sun comes down people play around , even though your not allowed, teenagers fight and punch faces
    but still are parks are the greatest spaces.

  6. our city has a lot of grace
    drink from the coffee place
    in this city I eat from the chippy and I feel happy
    our city has a lot of grace

  7. My city has a lot of places
    some has hidden faces
    music with comfortably bases
    London has greatness
    with some dark

    by Gar Jun,Gillespie

    1. Hi Gar Jun,

      This is a promising start. I like the last line and final word “dark” which gives a sense of doom.

  8. This is from Jonathan in Gillespie primary school

    My city has a lot of places
    some can be found full of races
    The poor would be found looking down with a frown in forgotten places
    pleading whilst bleeding with rough faces

    I hope you liked it.

  9. This is a poem by Amirah,Inaya and Meshaer
    My city has a lot of faces
    some can be found in different races
    come to London to see the empty spaces .
    London has lots of beef come on turn on the beat!

    see my city has a lot of face
    some can be found
    in the bottom of the town
    with a lot of grace
    see I told you guys
    London is famous for its pies !

    1. I think George the Poet would like your use of slang. Try to consider how you finish poems. Your last words can leave the reader with something to think about.

  10. london
    so much to see
    so many places
    so many faces
    black or white
    my home my family my life
    london is my place

  11. London
    There are a lot of places
    and faces
    a lot to see
    it is where i live
    it is my home
    my family
    it is where i belong
    and like to be

  12. My city has a lot of faces
    Tall buildings with a lot of graces
    But there are other places
    Some forgotten places and some not
    My city has a lot of faces

  13. Try then fail

    Trying is good
    lots of people should
    when we try its not right
    but it makes us look bright

    when we fail we get upset
    but we must change our mindset
    failing hurts
    but it helps us to lurn

  14. my city has a lot of faces
    some are found in abandoned places
    some are rich and some are poor
    gore on the streets and pave
    gang members fade away
    when the happy dance and the angry maw
    we realise some of us were never there before

  15. My City has a lot of faces
    Filled with unknown graces
    Inside or out
    They’re there without a doubt
    Forgotten roads sit all day
    As the children do their video play
    Phones took over their mind
    Cars crashed into their light
    Allies ridden by gangsters
    Trading out their drugs
    Police handcuffed innocents
    Filling their heads of love

  16. This is my poem.

    My city has a lot of faces,
    they’re in the street, they’re inside, they’re everywhere.
    On big Ben they show the day.
    My town is full of graces, my city has a lot of faces,
    they leave a lot of traces, my city has a lot of faces.

  17. My road has a lot of faces
    some can be found under uncomfortable places,
    and some can be found on top of roofs
    flying away and leaving some white proof,
    most will be behind glass
    ready for the exam they are about to pass.

  18. my city has a lot of faces
    some familiar places
    other peoples multicoloured braces
    i see people on a diet
    who want to cause a riot
    others might like to be quiet

  19. My city has many races,
    Friendly faces,
    Welcoming places,
    No hidden cases,
    No broken places,
    My city has a lot of faces.

  20. My city has a lot of faces
    Worn out faces torn up places
    I try to see the good side
    So I bide my time I bide and bide and I see…
    Blue hair faces
    Spray painted places
    All different races
    Rainbow coloured braces
    And I see no mater what race no matter what face

  21. My city has many faces

    Some are found in unknown places

    Some faces love their surroundings

    Some not so much but,

    that does not change who they are

    they are who they are and

    no one can change that .

    1. Hi Lucas. It takes time to write a poem. Aim for one phrase you’re happy with rather than a complete poem to start.

  22. My city has a lot of faces- by Maia

    My city has a lot of faces,
    all of them are different races,
    My city has some forgotten places,
    some contain poor, homeless faces.

    Some faces may shine,
    others covered in grime,
    With a head of blue hair,
    or a heart filled with despair.

    Many could be rich,
    who gets whatever they wish,
    Many could be poor,
    who may wish but get no more.

    My city has a lot of faces,
    all of them are different races,
    My city has a lot of faces,
    poor,rich,white and black faces.

    1. Thank you Maia. I like your use of repetition which I think helps to structure your poem and give it a rhythm.

  23. My city has a lot of faces,
    a big community of places,
    ever faces different,
    every place different,
    everyone has a different races,
    I like my city because it has a lot different faces and places.

  24. My city has a lot of places
    some can be found in a lot of races because of all these places.
    I grew up in a forgotten place around all these races.

  25. My house has a lot of places
    some can be found under my strawberry lases
    comfortably sound with a lot of faces
    every place is different
    every face is different
    My house has a lot of places

  26. My city, it`s a great place with different people,
    Some small, some tall ,some weak, some strong,
    However it does`t mater who you are, where you have grown up,
    were you live it does`t matter who you are some are rich some are poor,
    Modern houses or victorian houses,
    some people with big heads some with small heads ,
    London`s a mix some black some white ,
    were both humans we have the same thing`s
    big ben has four facesand we wave poor places.

  27. my city has a lot of faces
    i see people with green hair
    people who look like rockstars
    people with braces
    and multicoulerd races
    and theres poor and rich places

  28. My city has a lot of faces
    As well flying maces
    we are here
    we are there
    we are everywere
    shattered windows
    broken doors
    chewin gum on our floors

  29. My city has a lot of faces you could see different race you have different passion like every face. I have a city that is dangerous and some times thankfull.

  30. When i walk across the street
    many people i will meet
    i will always hear their shuffling feet
    of people that i am keen to greet

    my city has a lot of faces
    all living in different places
    many of them are different races
    but most of all they’re all jovial faces

    the rich tend to catch peoples eyes
    adorned in rubies and lapiz lazulis
    some cameras may blink in wonderment as they pass
    and there smiles seem to warm peoples hearts

    the poor may not be dressed in rich attire
    however they still fill our hearts with strong desire
    to laugh and play with them all day
    and fill me with a desire to stay

    1. Super poem Nadia. You use juxtaposition (placing opposites together for contrast) effectively like George the Poet.

  31. My city has a lot of faces
    some can be found in different places
    you can find in many graces
    so come and lets find some equality
    lead us to victory in this city
    my city has a lot of faces

  32. my city has a lot of faces
    the poor the rich live in the same places.
    diffrent races come to London with suitcases.
    if you talk you can go for a walk.
    if you interact you can listen to to the same track.

  33. My city has a lot of faces,
    Different cultures,
    300 languages all in the same places,
    Everyone different in there own way,
    All the same and should be equally treated,
    Together is what we should say,
    My city has a lot of faces.

  34. My city has a lot of faces
    They come from a lot of places
    Getting together for a big play street
    Greeting as many people as they can greet
    Shaking the hands of different people
    Joining the church to build a new steeple
    Helping old people cross the road
    Switching your head to happy mode
    My city has a lot of faces

  35. My city has a lot of faces
    some people come in different races
    the sun cold be down in different places
    but look up and down this place could be found in a different light
    my city has a lot of faces

  36. in my life i see a lot of faces,

    black, white all different races,

    i’ve seen people dancing on the street,

    all sharing the same beat,

    we’re all in this together, it’s a thing called life,

    and when we’re together we can ignore the pain and strife,

    i see a lot of faces…

    By Felix

  37. My city has a lot of faces,
    and it has a lot of places,
    full of people of different races,
    some will be found full of hunger,
    others will get more wealthy,
    but in London we can work together
    we can stop people being homeless.

  38. My city has a lot of faces,
    Black, white, orange, pink,
    Whatever you like,
    We’ve got it here in London.
    There’s the rich, the poor,
    And even though the rich get more,
    We’re all the same,
    Not just rich or poor.
    People in their little bubbles,
    Walking down the street,
    Walking past people,
    There’s people interacting,
    There’s people who aren’t.

    My city is,
    Diverse,
    Strong,
    Unique,
    And united,
    Is yours?

  39. My city has a lot of faces.
    The poor the rich live in the same places.
    Different races come to London with suitcases.
    If you talk you can go on a walk.
    If you interact you can listen to the same track.
    Doesn’t matter if your poor and live on the floor.
    Everyone has a heart so don’t split apart.

  40. My city has a lot of faces,
    a mixed variety of different races,
    coming together to dance and meet,
    tapping their feet to the feel of the beet the beat,
    I see wealthy people along the street,
    but they don’t even care to meet and greet the ones who don’t have enough to eat.
    So if you live in London no mater what part come together to celebrate,
    because the buildings don’t make London THE PEOPLE DO!

  41. My city has a lot of faces,
    has people who make others smile,
    people love helping each other,
    they will be there for you no matter what,
    its the people who make my city not the buildings,
    my city can bond together perfectly.
    We are all different but all the same.

  42. my city has a lot of faces,
    some can be found in the beach of all places,
    living in some sort of awkward tight spaces,
    the sun always down in this freezing cold town,
    but were all the same in very different ways,
    my city has a lot of faces.

  43. my city has a lot of faces,
    you can see them in many places,
    some could be found with many graces,
    where they unit to find togetherness,
    to seek equality for everybody,
    my city has a lot of faces.

  44. My city has a lot of faces
    Some black some white
    But the colour of your skin doesn’t reflect on who you’ve been
    Despite the past ,we managed to reunite
    Even when it’s rough, there’s always someone you will be keen to see
    So many religions and even more languages
    So take every opportunity to share, that you can manage

    My city has a lot of faces
    All different in there own way
    But peace brings us together anyway
    Kindness is a strange thing
    Yet cherish it because it’s amazing
    Equality for all is right here
    So stay while you can and I promise there is always someone near

  45. My city has a lot of faces
    sometimes there’s crime the violent kind,
    my city has a lot faces London is a elegant.
    people like to wine,dine and shine,
    some can be sad or glad but if we work together we can be a joyful city.

  46. my city has alot of faces
    in it are alot of races
    the sun cloud be down in this partying town
    but i see wealthy people walking on the street not even worrying about the homeless
    this city is not made up of buildings
    its the people that build up my city
    even though there is alot of crime
    its still a beautiful city

    1. Hi Mason,

      Thank you for sharing your poem with us. I think the middle part where you compare the homeless and wealthy could be developed further.

  47. My city has a lot of faces
    Some can be found on the top of clock places
    Lots of them smile
    Some can be sad
    But if we all work together we’ll be glad.

    My city was a lot of faces
    Some can be found on the wall and such places
    Lots of them cry
    But I feel if we try
    We can all work together and be happy.

  48. when you ask about the faces I see in this town
    I see them all colours white mixed race and brown
    I see them all religions I learn in R.E
    they where headscarfes kippa all different to me
    I don`t know where they live rich or poor
    two sides of my city even places people ignore

    But some times I see faces together as one
    one big smiling face enjoying the sun
    thousandsof communities just having fun
    even block beef gangs but theres no need to run
    stay where you are because people can change
    the world doesnt need difference it needs variety and range

  49. this is my poem

    my city has a lot of faces
    lots of them coming from peculiar places
    people with differences and different races
    My city has a lot of faces

    Try to make up conversation
    don’t waste your time with alliteration
    look up and down and lost people will be found
    my city has a lot of faces

    sad people sitting all alone
    they’d be much happier if you invited them home
    get them too talk and see what there like
    you’ll soon find out they’re very nice

    if everyone starts to come together
    there’d be less people on the end of their tether
    a whole new society would form so quickly
    and everyone would be a lot less sickly

    riding alone on the way home is fun, but nicer with two
    come and see if you please
    London at ease
    you’ll find its so nice if you look
    if you need help you just have so say and someone will come to your aid
    that’s all I can say try to look next day for the things you could do to help save

    1. Hi Laurie, This is a promising poem with some lovely expressions. However I think you’d improve it further by maybe writing less and considering your choice of vocabulary further. I look forward to reading your next poem.

  50. My city is full of gangs,crimes,knives and more,
    But my city my also has so much to offer in beautiful places,
    So many different faces like races, sporty faces and different types of faces
    But it also has a dark side with gangs,fangs, crimes and this is my city
    My city London,

  51. My area has a lot of faces,
    Wood Green with its knives, bustle and treats.
    Homes, where the audio of tranquility and screams never meet.
    Sleepless nights, trains overhead, a home without graces.
    My area has a lot of faces.

    1. What a fabulous line: “Homes, where the audio of tranquility and screams never meet.” Thank you for sharing Kizzie.

  52. My city has a lot of faces,
    one in every five people live in dark and cold places.
    Everyone else have parties and festivals,
    A fusion of races.
    Only half of the city lives with airs and graces.
    The other half sleeping in uncomfortable spaces.
    Masks and balaclavas concealing faces.
    My city has a lot of faces.

  53. My land has a lot of faces.
    In Wood Green people have a lot of fleas,
    And a disease called inconsistency.
    All these people getting shanked is unbelievable.
    It’s just not equal.
    Mate, you need some milk and cereal.
    My land has a lot of faces.

  54. My city has a lot of faces,
    Some can be found in damp, dark places.
    Few go over the bridge of greateness,
    most grow poor at different paces.
    Petrified poor, hiding in the shadows,
    hardly any got through the narrow.
    Dirty streets, covered in litter,
    all our lives are hard and bitter.
    No tranquillity from the sun,
    this city will have no funds.
    My city has a lot of faces.

    1. Some lovely expressions here Henry. You also use rhyme to good effect like “sun” and “funds”. Thank you for sharing.

  55. This is our poem from duncombe primary
    My city has a lot of faces
    Some are found in unforgettable places
    Be grateful that god gave you faith
    And remember that you are great.

  56. I understand when George says ‘My City’ because that means that he is a Londoner and that he was probably born in London. It’s all about beautiful buildings. Also,expensive stuff in most building especially Jewellery shop.

  57. They laugh, they scream
    Telling me who to be
    Spending too much time looking at limousines,
    Wasting all their money as we speak,
    Kids stay home for safety
    Limits and time
    Places around us where they committed a crime
    But we hug each other
    Say its OK.
    Leave those problem for another day…

  58. George, why in this poem do you want to talk about ‘My City’ Also, why did you try to make a rap when it is meant to be a poem. Following by your rhythm I could infer this to make it more inspiring to people and realistic to make people understand what it is actually about it.

    1. Hi Raima, I like the way you are speculating on George the Poet’s intentions. I think he is aiming for realism as you suggest.

  59. London has a lot of faces some are in forgotten places you should never forget about those places some people are murdering others hopefully you are not one of those ’cause London is a beautiful city

    London has many faces some are in unforgotten places you should come to London ’cause London is a beautiful city most people are warm heated!

  60. My city has a lot of faces
    What I see is beautiful life
    Restaurant workers making spice
    People living happy
    Babies wearing nappies
    Traffic,cars,speeding
    Some people bleeding
    Other people are needing
    Food and water
    I need some for my daughter
    No more manslaughter
    Windows are not clear
    While others just drink beer
    My house is near
    The worst bits of London are
    They are not very far
    I brought my own car
    Moving to another house
    Seeing a ginormous mouse
    My city has a lot of faces

  61. My cities has a lot faces
    Lots can be found from different places
    There are no big shops around my area
    Gotta use a car to get everywhere
    I see a lot of faces

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