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Poetry Corner
I just know it: you're a poet!!
Fear not! You need not know iambic pentameter or be able to rhyme to be a Poet.
Poetry is a form of writing whereby the author expresses him/herself through
words or phrases about a subject.
With poetry, the writer does not have to
write in full sentences. There are easy patterns to follow - and you can do it!
An Anagram Poem
The first letters of each line when read downward, spell out your topic.
Following is one I wrote about my hometown, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Try writing one of your own. Suggested topics:
winter, summer, your child or significant other, internet, feelings
Jutted
In
Mountains.
True beauty
Hovers
Over
River and knolls.
Picturesque
Everywhere.
Ode to a Zesty Eater
A butcher cut delicious,
Exquisite foods -
Great hunks, indeed!
Juicy, kingly.
Lucious meats;
Noble oysters -
Perfect, queenly.
Refrigerate; save.
Tomorrow: unusual,
Valuable wonders!
'Xcuse your zest!
The Closet
Abundant, beautiful clothes:
Delightful, exquisitely-fitted garments
Hanging inbetween jumpers, kilts, leotards -
Many nonsensical outfits
Portraying quite romantic style:
Things under view - WOW!
'Xciting youthful zest.
If you know the letters of the alphabet in order(!)and use a little
imagination, you can write an "alphabet poem" as above.
Did you notice that each word begins with a letter of the alphabet
in sequence. Twenty-six words. Try it - but remember,
no "a", "the", "and", "or" - letters must be in sequence!!
Diamante Poetry
Shaped like a diamond:
First line - 1 noun (your topic)
Second line - 2 adjectives to describe topic
Third line - 3 participles (-ing words) related to topic
Fourth line - 4 nouns, first 3 related to topic,
fourth one related to the opposite of the topic
Fifth line - 3 participles related to opposite of your topic
Sixth line - 2 adjectives describing opposite
Seventh line - 1 noun, the opposite of topic
Children
Active, enthusiastic
Running, playing, crying
Toys, dolls, games, money
Learning, working, earning
Bigger, wiser
Adults
Haiku (Hi-koo)
Japanese poem of 3 lines contaiing five, seven and five syllables respectively.
Usually about nature, seasons.
Snow softly falling
Like crystals upon the ground;
Sparkling white blanket.
Try your hand at the poetry types above.
Before you know it, you'll be Shakespeare's Peer!!!
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