Hello! I’m Aracelis Girmay, and I want to share a special poem with you called “For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me a Card.”
Inside the card Estefani made, there was a long, funny word: Loisfoeribari. I was puzzled! What could this word mean? I thought it might be a fancy way to say “hibiscus,” which is a type of flower. I tried saying the word out loud many times, but it was still a mystery.
I imagined using Loisfoeribari in different sentences, like, “Oh no, I forgot my Loisfoeribari at home!” or “There’s nothing better than enjoying a rainy day with a tall glass of Loisfoeribari.” I even thought about saying, “Should we drive or take the Loisfoeribari to Pittsburgh?” It was fun to think about how this word could fit into my day!
As the school year was ending, I thought about writing a letter to Estefani. I wanted to tell her how brilliant she is and how much I loved the card she made. The sky she filled with birds was so beautiful! I also wanted to ask her what Loisfoeribari meant because I was so curious.
Then, I tried saying the word slowly, and it sounded like “love is for everybody.” Wow! What a wonderful message! Love is for everyone, and everyone is love. It’s a beautiful thought that makes me smile.
In the end, I realized that Estefani’s card had a special message: Love is for everybody. It’s a reminder that love is all around us, and we can share it with everyone we meet. Isn’t that amazing?
Create Your Own Word: Just like Estefani made up the word “Loisfoeribari,” try creating your own special word! Think about a message or feeling you want to share, and then come up with a fun, new word to express it. Write your word on a card and decorate it with drawings or stickers. Share your card with a friend or family member and explain what your word means to you.
Word Detective: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for words that are new or interesting to you. Write them down and try to guess what they mean. Then, ask an adult or use a dictionary to find out their meanings. Share your favorite new word with the class and use it in a sentence.
Love is for Everybody Art Project: Think about how you can show love to others. Draw a picture or make a collage that shows different ways people can share love and kindness. Use magazines, colored paper, or any art supplies you have. Display your artwork at home or in the classroom to remind everyone that love is for everybody!
I’m Aracelis Girmay, and this is “For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me a Card.”
Inside the card, there is one long word, followed by Estefani’s name: Loisfoeribari. Loisfoeribari? Loisfoeribari: The scientific, Latinate way of saying hibiscus. I try, over and over, to read the word out loud. What is this word?
I imagine using it in sentences like, “Man, I have to go back to the house, I forgot my Loisfoeribari,” or “There’s nothing better than rain, hot rain, open windows with music, and a tall glass of Loisfoeribari,” or “How are we getting to Pittsburgh? Should we drive or take the Loisfoeribari?”
I have lived four minutes with this word not knowing what it means. It is the end of the year. I consider writing my student, Estefani, a letter that goes:
To The BRILLIANT Estefani! Hola, querida, I hope that you are well. I’ve just opened the card that you made me, and it is beautiful. I really love the way you filled the sky with birds. I believe that you are wonderful and amazing! Yes, the card is beautiful. I only have one question for you. What does the word ‘Loisfoeribari’ mean?
I try the word again. Loisfoeribari. I try the word in Spanish. Slowly, I break it down: love is for everybody, love is for every body. Love is love, everybody is love.
Love is for everybody.
