Little Chapel on the River

These poems were written by students at Ferris High School after reading Little Chapel on the River for their honors English class. More on the class here . “I am your home“ by CL I am your home whether you have one or need one the place where you bring your joys, your sorrow, your worries, your life a place where everyone fits in and has their own opinion an open discussion is always available together we create a union consider me your counselor I may not reply to your questions, but rest assured that once you step in and you hear the sound of the wind chimes, the members of the chapel will give you your medicine a beer, some comfort, an ounce of closure

These poems were written by students at Ferris High School after reading Little Chapel on the River for their honors English class. More on the class here . “The Bar” by TC Individuals go to Guinan’s for closure and to spend their leisure time in such a preferred place A Peaceful area that resides next to the Hudson River It appears to be like a chapel on the river to some folks Captivated by the bar’s charisma, a gathering of families and friends get personal with their internal feelings It appears to be such a relaxing place where you can actually find the character that resides within you As son as you step into Guinan’s, you’ll eventually have a different state of mind You actually get to meet people that are very sociable and generous Well slowly but surely it becomes a regular thing to attend Guinan’s The odd place where comfort can sometimes be found

These poems were written by students at Ferris High School after reading Little Chapel on the River for their honors English class. More on the class here . Guinan’s by LD The way everything falls in place everyday The way my heart opens up to everyone Warmth infects all within my reach The love spreads throughout the chapel Glamorously filling each soul with a bit of happiness To be in a place where everyone knows you To have the same familiar faces around you To need the place as much as it needs you I am THE place because of you I am THIS place because of…...you

In honor of the late Jim Guinan ... These poems were written by students at Ferris High School after reading Little Chapel on the River for their honors English class. More on the class here . “Jim” by CL He is… He is the center He is the father He is the friend He is the final word He is the father-figure He is the guiding force The one that doesn’t have to speak to be understood He is the overseer He is the welcome and come again He is the power He is the decision maker He is Guinan's Photo by Roy Gumpel.