Creative writing

In 2004, while teaching ESL at a Thai school from Bangkok, I conducted a creative writing project with my Grade 11 (Mathayom 4) students. Using an idea taken from the Learning Post, I asked my students to write a poem or a short composition starting "If I had wings...". Some of the poems and compositions written by my students were published in Learning Post (a Bangkok Post publication) and the school's magazine. Read below the students' compositions:

"If I had wings I would fly to Japan because I have some important business to do in Tokyo. I want to meet my best friend." (Apiraporn Hanpakdee)

"If I had wings I would fly in the sky along with the birds. I would fly to my love because I want to see him, and I wish he had wings to fly with me." (Watanya Yuyen)

"If I had wings I would fly everywhere. I would be free. I would same money because I wouldn’t have to pay for transportation. I could travel fast. I would be on time. But, most importantly I would be free." (Nuttawdee Bhamornsuwarn)

"If I had wings I would fly around the world and visit many countries, like China, Japan, Romania, USA, and England. I would go in the sky and touch the clouds and sleep on the clouds." (Sanchanok Laowerawat)

"If I had wings I would fly to the sky. I would go everywhere I want because I would have my wings." (Sanchanat Laoveerawat)

"If I had wings I would like to look like Tweedy. I would fly away from Sylvester. I could see everything from the top of the world." (Pimphan Sapthamrong)

"If I had wings I would fly to the sky. I would fly in our galaxy too. I would keep my wings because they are so beautiful. I would show them to people around the world. I would fly away from bad people. I would be able to go around the world by myself." (Vorathon Pomyen)

"If I had wings I would fly around the world. I would fly to the sky, then I would fly home to show my wings to my family. I would be like Batman. I could help people from bad persons." (Saranya Phuwibonpanich)

"If I had wings I would fly like a bird up into the sky. First, I would see the clear blue sky and the beautiful sun. Then, I would fly to the sea and see whales, sharks, and dolphins. From the top of the sky, I could see the boat that looks as small as a toy. Next, I would go across the sea to different places, such as England in Europe, and then come back to Thailand. Finally, I would fly to the south of Thailand and help the tsunami victims." (Punyanit Kunkitpiwat)

"If I had wings I would fly somewhere and find someone to love me. I would give him my love forever." (Chattraporn Mearnpud)

"If I had wings I would fly around the world. I want to live with someone special and my family. I wish my friends had wings because I would like to fly with them." (Duangporn Auraiwan)

"If I had wings I would fly everywhere because I want to help someone. I don’t have money and expensive things, but I have the heart to help you." (Jirarat Boonchoti)

"If I had wings I would fly around the world until I would die. I would also take care of my family. Although I can’t live with them, I will always live in their hearts." (Tippapa Laosakulporn)

"If I had wings I would fly around the world. When I have free time I would fly with my parents, or my darling. When I’d get married I would have the wedding party in the sky, and everyone must have wings." (Varanya Techsukthavorn)

"If I had wings I would go anywhere I wanted to. I can invent the wings by myself. I would go to Europe. I think Europe is a very interesting place and the weather is cool. I would show all the people my wings on TV. When I bored of the wings I would try to leave them because I don’t want to be a freak. After that I would invent the time machine." (Panee Jansasithorn)