Shape Poems

Love

Concrete Poem

LoveAffection to anotherBetween a couple

Hugs and kisses

NON-EXAMPLE

Mommy!

Mommy I love you!

Every time I see you, I always give

a hug. I wish you were not sick because

it is not fun! But I love you very much! I promise

that I will take care of you all the time! I love you!

You are the best mom in the world, and I know that

I love you more than CJ does because he is

mean! As I have said before, you are cool

And you are nice and really fun to hang

out with. Never forgetting

all of the fun we

had!

Concrete Poem

EXAMPLE

Horse Show Jumping

Horse show jumping which is exciting- coming to the first jump- not knowing what to do- long, short, deep, or ordinary you have choose one and not them all. Taking it with confidence you take to the first obstacle, landing back to the ground your expressions are filled with joy. Taking to the rest of the coarse you know that your unstoppable- coming to the last fence your nerves start to kick in- flying in the air- not knowing what to expect, to land back on the earth with glee

YOU WON

NON-EXAMPLE

Rainbow Crowd

EXAMPLE

Baseball

Baseball. Many fans cheering you on.

Come on! says a teammate, hit it into the outfield. The taste of sweet dogs and coke. The ball finally come flying

and I see the pitcher catch the ball. My heart sinks into me. It was the last

guy up to bat. maybe next time. Homerun.

Concrete Poem

NON-EXAMPLE

Icecream

Icecream

Makes me sream

Can be in many colors

Can be in many shapes

Hard to choose the flavor

So many to choose

Sweet or sour

Cone or cup

Chocolate

Sprinkles

Caramel

Cherry

Concrete

EXAMPLE

Pizza

Pizza is the best ever

Cheesy and saucy

Toppings never

Limited, I love

Pizza so

Much

!

NON-EXAMPLE

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Shape Poem

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Diamante Poems

Seasons

Wintercold, wet

freezing, snowing, shiveringbitter, chilly, burnt, arid

Scorching, sweating, sizzlinghot, drySummer

Diamante

The Beach

BeachMoist, warm

chilling, swimming, tanningSunny, bathing suits, dry, lonesome,

walking, dwelling, sweatingdehydrated, sandy

DesertDiamante

Girls

Girls

Cute, young

Playing, jumping, laughing

Nice, excited, mature, older

Cooking, resting, working

Wrinkly, quiet

Women

Diamante

Emotions

Sadmournful, gloomy

depressing, regretting, grieving

desolate, rejected, glad, luckyEnjoying, fun-loving,

entertainingpleased, fortunate

HappyDiamante

Haiku

Flowers

Swaying in the wind

In many colors and shapes

Beautiful flowers

Haiku

Library

Soundless library

Waiting to check out a book

Sympathetic wait

Haiku

Dogs

Barking little dogs

Digging in the nasty dirt

Cute as they can be

Haiku

Rain

Raindrops falling downDripping in a slow pattern

Spilling beautifully

Haiku

Tanka

5-7-5-7-7

Hide and SeekWhere have you gone now?

Searching and searching for youTime is passing by

Looking up, down, and aboveDon’t worry, I will find you

Tanka

FamilyI love family

Even though they can annoy meI may hate them onceI will always love them

Family helps you get through

Tanka

Vegetable Soup

The boiling pot

Stirring, bubbles, very hot

Great vegetable soup

Carrots, celery, and peas

Can I have so much more please

Tanka

Cinquain

Puppies!

So cute

Loving and sweet

Adorable puppies

So small and cute but yet loving

Hug them!Cinquain

Happy

Happy

Laugh and cry hard

Put a smile on your face

Don’t get mad get glad and even

Be bliss

Cinquain

FEAR

Don’t run I smell your fear

Don’t hide, because I knowEvery dark corner and shadow

Time’s up.

Qinquain

Chicken

Chicken

Goes with gravy

Also with thanksgiving

It is also good by its-self

yummy

cinquain

No talking

Don’t talk

I can hear you

Very loudly screaming

I can hear you yelling at me

Teacher

Cinquain

Naani

Goodbye

Running past the world

People walk away

Everyone not noticing

That everything is gone

Watermelons Are..Watermelons are shy

Covering their red with a green coat

Hiding sweetness with a dark jacket

Naani

Sweets

Sweets are delicious

But not so very nutritious

I want to eat them all the Time but I can’t

naani

Alarm clocks

Alarm clocks I hate

They scream and beep and yell

They are what wakes me up

But thank goodness for snooze

Naani

Loneliness

I miss this great person

The most amazing thing

Running away with the winds

Like the changing tides

Naani

Limericks

Fries

There was a girl who loved to eat fries

She was obese from her head to thighs

She ate all the day

And could never pay

Her mom saw her and began to cry

Limerick

Friendships Can Be Weird!

I have amazing friends, I do

I know they would never eat my shoe

I know they are there

We make some good pairs

And a few of them even say moo

Limerick

FishI like to eat lots and lots of fish

I put it all in a giant dish

It tastes really good

And I knew it would

Then it gave me a really big wish

limerick

A Fish

Once upon a time there lived a DaceIt owned a beautiful flower vase

A neighbor broke itBy throwing a fit

Dace said, “I’m going to punch his face!”

Limerick

Terza Rima

Acquainted with the Night

I have been one acquainted with the night.I have walked out in rain--and back in rain.

I have outwalked the furthest city light

I have looked down the saddest city lane.I have passed by the watchman on his beatAnd dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

Rondelet

So Delicious

So delicious

Pie is in that category

So delicious

Sugar was made mainly for me

Cake is very mandatory

Ice-cream is celebratory

So delicious

Rondelet

Happiness

Are you happy

When you are home alone at night

Are you happy

When you are alone anytime

Do you feel things aren’t right

When you are home alone in light

Are you happy Rondelet

My Chocolate

My chocolate

That keeps me forever alive

My chocolate

So smooth and so creamy to taste

So necessary to survive

When dead it helps me to revive

My chocolate

So Much Depends Upon…

So much depends Upon The frail upset Child Sitting on broken Glass Beside the mangled Car.

So much depends Upon An isolated thunder Storm Pounding on red Clay During the championship Game.

So much depends Upon

The fearless, heroic Firefighter

Running across burning Ruins

During the tremendousfire

So much depends upon EXAMPLE

So Much Depends Upon

Soldiers

So much dependsUpon

A strong, brave Soldier

Fighting in turbulentareas

For a safe Home

So Much Depends Upon Poem Example

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words

Directions:

A picture is worth a thousand words! Choose one of the photographs shown in class.

Write a poem based on the images seen in the photo. It must be a minimum of two stanzas with four lines in each stanza. Remember to use descriptive language.

Every noun must have at least one adjective.

Rhyme Scheme: A-A-B-B-C-C-D-D

Man’s Best Friend

A dog is a man’s very best friend

It ensures them that their love will never end

The timid, scared man hopeless and blind

His old companion that is so very kind

They touch noses a give a single promise

That their loyalty will never demolish

They give a hug and hold forever

Let go and say goodbye, they will never

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words EXAMPLE

Is It Mind Reading?I look into the beast’s eyes Mesmerizing me into fear, it triesI’m not afraid I think to myself, oh waitWe’re mind reading, I get a message to translate

It doesn’t make sense what it’s sayingWhat is this, these are unusual traits he’s displaying

My mind is blank. I don’t see a thing

Now I get it, it’s a puppy, no messages this animal will bring

A picture is worth a thousand words poem EXAMPLE

The Lost VeteranThe world is changing all around I’m not respected in a crowdI once knew a place where I was a hero I am now in a place where I am a zero

Things are becoming stranger and strangerI fear that my age is becoming endangered My peers have fallen and I am aloneI am now in a world that is unknown.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Poem EXAMPLE

I Am This poem will hopefully allow you to see yourself in a different light (as a poet and as a wonderful human being). Have fun, be creative, and use appropriate items. The evaluation will be based on creativity and completed responses.

EXAMPLE: Allison Who is creative, intelligent, fun, responsible, self-discipline, and enthusiastic Who is a sister of Meghan, Melinda, Chris, and Harrison Who is a lover of creating art, making up plays, riding Dad’s Harley, and running track Who feels joy with her friends and pain when they’re gone Who needs her cell phone, hair brush, macaroni and cheese, friends, and her family Who gives her grandma much joy, her parents pride, and her siblings love Who fears dark rooms, not doing well on tests, zits, and coming in last Who would like to see Paris, the Mona Lisa, and my future home Who is an honor roll student, a typical 13-year old, and a friend to Amber and Christy Who is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida Chase

All About Me!

MaryamWho is energetic, intelligent, talkative, and honestWho is a sibling of EliasWho is a lover of tennis, animals, and readingWho feels annoyance with her brother, love to her parents, and sorrow without a pet

Who needs popsicles, computers, and booksWho gives her best in sports, her dedication to tennis, and gives her cat love

Who fears silence, sadness, losing a gameWho would like to see the world, her future, and world peaceWho is a straight A student, from Boston, a Harry Potter

loverWho is a resident of Marietta, GeorgiaShokry

I am Poem