Person Poem

Poetry type: List poem/pattern poem

A person Poem is a ten line poem which describes the personality of an individual. It follows a form, but still allows freedom. Each line may be adapted according to taste

Directions:
Line 1 Names the person
Line 2 Describes the person using 4 adjectives
Line 3 The third line begins with “Friend of...” then lists 3 nouns
that have a special relationship with the person.
Line 4 Begins with “Lover of....” then lists 3 objects, activities or
or other nouns.
Line 5 Begins with “Who feels...” then lists 3 emotions or one
strongly felt belief.
Line 6 Begins with “Who needs...” then lists 3 needs of the
individuals.
Line 7 Begins with “Who gives...” then lists something(s) that
is given to others by the individual.
Line 8 Begins with “Who fears...” then gives a phrase explaining
a fear or a list of several fears.
Line 9 Begins with “Who would like to ....” then gives a phrase
explaining a dream or goal.
Line 10 Gives a word or phrase describing the person, preferably
using a metaphor or comparison to an object or idea.
Sample:
Pat
Beautiful, witty, helpful, wise
Friend of dreamers, animals, children
Lover of birthdays, hard work, poetry
Who feels happiness, anger, excitement
Who needs friends, books, pencils
Who gives advice, encouragement, smiles
Who fears spiders, loneliness, public speaking
Who would like to write a best selling novel
A flower to be cherished

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