Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation

Balmville School's first poetry day, called Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation. Photo: Danielle Sarita
Balmville School's first poetry day, called Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation. Photo: Danielle Sarita

By Danielle Sarita

NEWBURGH – Balmville School’s first poetry day, called Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation, was a powerful and creative experience. The event aimed to showcase how we are more different than we are alike—behind every thought, every voice, and every style.

The children started by reading poems aloud and sharing how we interpreted them, noticing how each person’s perspective brought something unique to the room. Then students wrote their own poems, exploring identities, thoughts, and feelings. It was both exciting and eye-opening to see how poetry allowed each student to express themselves in such different and beautiful ways. By the end, they not only explored poetry but also celebrated the differences that make our voices stand out.

Balmville School's first poetry day, called Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation. Photo: Danielle Sarita
Balmville School’s first poetry day, called Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation. Photo: Danielle Sarita

They concluded with a special “thank you” to the owner of Just Different New York, Drew Ocasio who helped make this day possible.

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