The images in poetry hold what we know, think, and remember using the five senses of sight, auditory, touch, smell, and taste. Poetry describes experience we perceive and remember from a personal reference. The words used in poetry use the reader’s emotional involvement in a literal way to replicate in words the object or experienceContinue reading “Poetry Is…12”
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The Tan Man’s Van
I understand The tan man, Named Dan, Had to see a fan In Afghanistan. So the plan was That Dan and his band, Fran, Stan, and Anne, Would Drive their Getaway Van To a bandstand Beside a green garbage can In the land of sand.
Writing Exercise 2
Writing Exercise 2 Write about your favorite kind of weather. Where was it? Did you run for cover or did you relish in it? What effect did it have on the environment? What kinds of emotions do you associate with it? After you have written your poem/paragraph or short-short story, please feel free toContinue reading “Writing Exercise 2”
Poetry Is…11
Words are the building blocks of poetry. The roots of modern English words are taken from a Germanic and Latin background. A poem is made of interesting words, whose texture and sounds are pleasurable to listen to. The noise patterns of these sounds are made up of consonants and vowels, which can be: softContinue reading “Poetry Is…11”
Poetry Is…10
Poets are famous for writing beautiful, sweet-sounding verse. Poetry can have allusions, which are references to something outside the poem, such as a person, place, story or historical event. When sounds sound good together, it is called euphory. Rough, or harsh sounding words together, is called dissonance. Watch for internal rhyme as well asContinue reading “Poetry Is…10”
The Baboon’s Moon
Very soon, The big baboon Will sing a lively tune And swoon and croon Like a lovesick loon To a yellow balloon He thought was the glowing full moon In June. What a goofy goon! The moon has inspired many poems. It’s energy affects the tides, the weather, and of course the emotions of theContinue reading “The Baboon’s Moon”
Poetry Is…..8
What motivates a poet to write? A poet lets words from his own imagination, intellect, and experience flow through his pen. A poet has a love of language and plays with words to create fresh, pleasant-sounding poetry. Ben Jonson said, “A good Poet’s made as well as born”, which is true. Poems are usuallyContinue reading “Poetry Is…..8”
The Hands 2
Small hands, Large hands. Hands across the miles. Hands across the globe. Clasping hands, Grasping hands. Hands of love. Fingers; Long and lean, Short and fat. Feeling with touch; Soft and smooth, Hot and cold, Day and night, Left and right. Knuckles wrap And hands clap. Nails scratch And try to match The hand thatContinue reading “The Hands 2”
Poetry Is….6
Poets are interesting people. They are creative and sensitive. They think in different ways and in new directions. Find out about the craft of poetry and how it can make your mind open and nimble. Also, writing is a worthwhile way to express yourself, whether it be as poetry or in a journal entry.Continue reading “Poetry Is….6”
Hands
The Hands. So expressive Of personality. Clasping hands, We share The love of forever. Small hands Are big enough To carry the load, And large hands Are small enough To delicately hold A flower, Without breaking a petal. Rings adorn the fingers As fortune Nips the tips Of the nails. Hands are worthy Of study.Continue reading “Hands”
Karen Hein Poetry 