Poetic Uniforms
Poetic Uniforms
Gimnasio Fontana
"Words make gateways to infinite and wonderful worlds." The podcast is the result of a 7th-grade poetry project made by students from Gimnasio Fontana in Bogotá, Colombia. The students have been studying and applying figurative language, symbolism, uniform features, and poetry structures throughout the bimester. For the project, students analyzed the symbolic meanings for the uniform of their choice: "service", "authoritarian", or "sport". Then, they had to write a poem about this uniform. We have recorded the final results and published them here. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
A Soccer´s T-Shirt
Real Madrid is the best team ever I will say for sure, although several soccer teams have existed all over the world, not a single soccer sentiment feels like the one you get when you push your team so they feel treasured. Either you can call it just clothing or whatever you want, but a team’s uniform goes way beyond that, it is your t-shirt connecting to your deep heart, and dancing with your emotions at the time you’re signing the anthem-like art. A t-shirt can be Either white as a plain paper sheet, Or blue as a shining sky, Each team is represented by a different color tone, I am so related, that my blood color will be the same until I am gone. Like some people say about their beloved team they will die or do anything for it, I rather seat tranquil Just to enjoy a good match while just focusing on it. Memorizing what someone ever said “In variety is pleasure”, and I could not agree more, We can have a bunch of soccer team, colors, and feelings, and appreciate and learn from them all, not judging anyone and respecting each other more.
Apr 8, 2021
1 min
US Military Uniform
Unique suit used by a hero Symbol of courage as the great eagle and fear zero More stars than in the sky Infinite courage, he must-have during the fight, no matter why Lose or win, a whole country will give you support Immense love they will show when you arrive at the port To everyone who dresses with pride his uniform A great nation will honor you, even in the major storm Red, white and blue, the colors of the flag over the shoulder You have to defend the name of millions because you are a soldier Under the sea, in the land, or above the clouds Nothing will stop a warrior, not even millions of crowds Imagine a peaceful world built over the tears of believers Fights will be no more and of course no deceivers One uniform means effort, proud and passion Remember to respect your nation Mothers and fathers have raised their children, many to use the US military uniform, to be honored and remembered as great heroes.
Apr 8, 2021
1 min
Real Madrid
R: Real warriors, giving all at the field E: Exciting the crowd with their teamwork and talent A: Amazing skills, and love for the team’s shield and colors L: Loyal as dogs with their owners, to their pure white blue and (this season) pink, colors. M: Make the crowd excite a little. A: Always making proud all fans D: Doing their best, with what they have and/or can. R: Repeting plays with mistake and success. I:  Making millions around the world excite. D: Doing goals win you will.
Apr 8, 2021
1 min
Doctors
D- After all the deaths, you keep your head on O-You keep your head  focused, to save millions of lives, C- Even though you don't see it T-your the hero of the city O-with your blue and white uniform that represents calm and charity R-your the best at your work your loose uniform is made for you to be quicker S-to attend more patients to save more people
Apr 8, 2021
41 sec
Queen´s Guard
Queen, I swear to protect you like a pirate protects his treasure (metaphor) Using my red uniform neither a rose petal will touch you without passing through me (hyperbole, idiom) Early in a cold winter morning, I would be the strongest wall to protect my wise monarch (personification, imagery) Easy? No, it’s hard as hell but my loyalty is stronger enough to betray my kingdom (metaphor, antithesis) No job brings me as much honor as representing your honorable crown. (symbolism, simile) Solitary and freezing darkness of the night won’t be a problem thanks to my boiling jacket (imagery, hyperbole) Guard and serve you leave my spirit with a feeling of peace (proverb) Unique is seeing your gems with a red wine color and brightness stronger than the sunlight (metaphor, hyperbole) A kid dream that was impossible became possible; my fantasy is now my daily routine (oxymoron) Raising your empires flag makes me happy like when I’m with my family (assonance, simile) During work turns seeing the palace indestructible walls leaves me a feeling of strength (hyperbole, imagery)
Apr 8, 2021
1 min
Not all is what it seems
Some times it is not just about what’s outside Some times we just say things without thinking twice Some times we think we are judges Some times we have so many stereotypes The fabric is extremely soft The shape especially made They can do all their turns and moves They can make the players feel ready to begin That blue and yellow shining The colors look just like the sky, in a sunny day without clouds The boys in the back smiling They all are a fun group of kids But their smile is just like a mask That covers the pain they have deep in their hearts And no one gets to ask What’s happening when the game starts The game seems to last just one second But the tension while playing and seeing the game seem to last forever They all want to win and have the best weekend Maybe the best ever for them and the school they are leading
Apr 8, 2021
1 min
Untitled Poem 3
The team that gave it their all, in their red uniform, knowing what he was doing, almost at the end of the league  Led by his coach who in his young years also hit the ball Sweating that shirt for which they fought so much, that would give them the guaranteed victory Many people shouting with those colors, it would give them the satisfaction of their coach who had placed orders
Apr 8, 2021
39 sec
Sports and Uniforms
Such as a perfect juicy apple tree. (Imagery) Perfect organization of colors, it is awfully beautiful. (Oxymoron) Ordinary use and all the world disagree. (Hyperbole) Red just as a cherry and as Elmo the Joyful (Simile) Time is gold in the field (Metaphor) It is a pretty Shirt, pretty uniform, pretty colors, and pretty differences. (Anaphora) Very passionate fans screaming hooray like the Soviet troops on the battlefield (Onomatopoeia) Earth can agree that this shirt is very cool I can give it a kiss (Alliteration)
Apr 8, 2021
33 sec
Firefighters
He was my hero   He taught me things to keep me safe From danger, never making me feel unsafe He showed me to do my best And I can´t stop being blessed The first day when I used that fluffy uniform my soul grew happy Not many remind us, not many care  Every time our duty calls, we could even go to rescue bears I put my life at risk But at the end of the day I remember that we pledged  For freedom and justice for all We are known as the ones who rescue cats Who wear big red hats My Maltese cross is a reminder that I lay down my life for your safety In honor of those who sacrificed themselves for us  The sound of the siren alerts all my anatomy, Wee-woo, woe-woo  The sensation of my nerves rising every bone in my spine  Through the smoke the bright stripe They guide me towards the light.   The deadly fire behind me, Waiting for us to play  I do not have the need of fear The heat trying to invade my shield to get inside my skin really trying to break-in It makes me feel warm As hugs from a mother on a cold night.   So when I extend my gentle hand Take it, and I will take you to your homeland.
Apr 4, 2021
1 min
Basketball Stars Poem
T – he soft cotton used in the uniform converts each looney toon into a Most Valuable Player. (A) U - nique properties of the fabric allow them to SLAM dunk and produce an ankle breaker. (A) N - otorious colors glowing out from the shirt, showing the evolution of the spiral in the show.  (B) E - ven the ball feels the energy flowing from the outfit Bugs Bunny and his friends rock. (C) S - ometimes you’d think this uniform is common, but its only appliance is for extraterrestrial cocks.  (C) Q - uests like playing with your squared cut uniform, against aliens, are really nothing to worry about.  (D) U - sually, the colors blue and red deliver passion and teamwork, making themselves heard out.  (D) A - fraid of the number 23, fearless, leading like a wolf, the whole team, really proud of the jersey he wears, we never thought he would come back again.  (E) D - o or die, the only choice when wearing these colors is winning no matter what. (F)
Apr 4, 2021
1 min
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