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Poetry Is…15
Poetry is a pleasant surprise that can improve your outlook on the world. Poets design their poems to be read aloud. People chant it, sing it, and recite it all around the world. Speaking and singing poetry has been around for 5,000 years in all cultures. Reading poetry aloud allows you to experience theContinue reading “Poetry Is…15”
Writing Exercise 6
Take any object. Describe it. What is it for? What does it do? Can anyone use it, or does it have a specific purpose? What emotions does it conjure up? Is it disposable or an antique?
Comfort
Comfort… Of my slippers… Of a cup of hot chocolate…. Of a crackling fireplace…. Of the decorated Xmas tree… Of the blanket of snow… Of carolers singing…. Of warm woolly mittens…. Of your company… Of memories of years… The comforts of my soul.
Poetry Is….14
The tone of the poem is the attitude you feel in it. Tone can be playful, funny, regretful, angry etc. Almost all poetry has messages that can be as diverse as stars. The poem has certain beauties in sound and meaning. The attitude a poet has towards his/her audience and the thing, or subjectContinue reading “Poetry Is….14”
Bart’s Art
Smart Bart Remarked That the lemon tart In the cart Was a work of art And like a dart, It became part Of his heart.
Writing Exercise 5
Write an adventure that you had from your computer/laptop. Describe the scene and what was happening at the time. Did you have to get professionals to help? How do you feel about your computer/laptop?
Poetry Is….13
Poems have form. They have a theme, a plot, characters, and are full of metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech. A poem can have literal meaning, or an implied meaning. The subject and tone of the poem is the emotional atmosphere, or poet’s feelings and attitudes. Irony, which is sarcasm or dark humorContinue reading “Poetry Is….13”
Gas from Mash
He made sure he lashed His big stash of cash To his sash, Before he passed gas And got a rash From last nite’s bash, Where he had mashed Breakfast hash. This is a reminder that different people have different food sensitivities and preferences. With this in mind, we should be accommodating and understanding ofContinue reading “Gas from Mash”
Karen Hein Poetry 