ACROSTIC POETRY
An acrostic poem has a topic idea running down the left side of the poem. Each letter in the topic word has a new thought that runs off the side from left to right and is relevant to the topic word. The topic word is typically the title as well.
For example...
If you were writing an acrostic poem with the topic word "pumpkin" the title would be pumpkin and each line of the poem would start with one of the letters in the word pumpkin.
PUMPKIN
by Kaitlyn Guenther
Piles of candy
Under the bed
Make for a delicious snack
People
Know
It’s been Halloween because
No one is without candy
For example...
If you were writing an acrostic poem with the topic word "pumpkin" the title would be pumpkin and each line of the poem would start with one of the letters in the word pumpkin.
PUMPKIN
by Kaitlyn Guenther
Piles of candy
Under the bed
Make for a delicious snack
People
Know
It’s been Halloween because
No one is without candy
HAIKU POETRY
What is Haiku?
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
Spring morning marvel
lovely nameless little hill
on a sea of mist
In Japan these poems are valued for their simplicity, openness, depth and lightness.
Structural Rules:
• Use exactly 17 syllables
• Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
• Avoid similes and metaphors
• Refers to a season of the year
What is a Haiku about?
Haiku poems can describe anything, but are seldom complicated or hard to
understand. Almost all Haiku has a dominant impression, or main idea, that appeals
strongly to one of the five senses.
The Seasonal Theme
Each Haiku must contain a kigo, a season word, which indicates what season of the
year the Haiku is set. For example, blossoms would indicate spring, snow would
give the idea of winter, mosquitos would imply summertime. The seasonal words
isn't always that obvious, you might needs to consider the theme of the poem to
find it. For example:
Clouds appear and bring -
to men a chance to rest from
looking at the moon
The seasonal word in this Haiku is clouds, indicating the rainy season.
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
Spring morning marvel
lovely nameless little hill
on a sea of mist
In Japan these poems are valued for their simplicity, openness, depth and lightness.
Structural Rules:
• Use exactly 17 syllables
• Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
• Avoid similes and metaphors
• Refers to a season of the year
What is a Haiku about?
Haiku poems can describe anything, but are seldom complicated or hard to
understand. Almost all Haiku has a dominant impression, or main idea, that appeals
strongly to one of the five senses.
The Seasonal Theme
Each Haiku must contain a kigo, a season word, which indicates what season of the
year the Haiku is set. For example, blossoms would indicate spring, snow would
give the idea of winter, mosquitos would imply summertime. The seasonal words
isn't always that obvious, you might needs to consider the theme of the poem to
find it. For example:
Clouds appear and bring -
to men a chance to rest from
looking at the moon
The seasonal word in this Haiku is clouds, indicating the rainy season.
CINQUAIN POETRY
WHAT IS A CINQUAIN?
A cinquain, pronounced “sin-cane,” is a form of poetry that is very popular because of it’s simplicity.
Cinquains are just five lines long, with only a few words on each line, making them easy to write. The first and last lines have just two syllables, while the middle lines have more, so they end up with a diamond-like shape, similar to the poetic form called the diamante.
Though they are just five lines long, the best cinquains tell a small story. Instead of just having descriptive words, they may also have an action (something happening), a feeling caused by the action, and a conclusion or ending.
You can learn to write cinquains by following these few simple steps:
Line 1- 1 word title
Line 2- 2 describing words
Line 3- 3 action words
Line 4- 4 feeling words
Line 5- 1 word that answers the question, "When I think of the title, I think of...?"
A cinquain, pronounced “sin-cane,” is a form of poetry that is very popular because of it’s simplicity.
Cinquains are just five lines long, with only a few words on each line, making them easy to write. The first and last lines have just two syllables, while the middle lines have more, so they end up with a diamond-like shape, similar to the poetic form called the diamante.
Though they are just five lines long, the best cinquains tell a small story. Instead of just having descriptive words, they may also have an action (something happening), a feeling caused by the action, and a conclusion or ending.
You can learn to write cinquains by following these few simple steps:
- Decide what you would like to write about.
- Brainstorm words and phrases that have to do with your idea.
- Think about what story you want to tell.
- Write your words and phrases in an order that tells your story, being sure to count the syllables as you go.
Line 1- 1 word title
Line 2- 2 describing words
Line 3- 3 action words
Line 4- 4 feeling words
Line 5- 1 word that answers the question, "When I think of the title, I think of...?"
COLOR POETRY
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
By Mary O' Neill What is Orange? Orange is a tiger lily, A carrot, A feather from A parrot, A flame, The wildest color you can name. Saying good-bye In a sunset that Shocks the sky . Orange is brave Orange is bold It's bittersweet And marigold. Orange is zip Orange is dash The brightest stripe In a Roman sash. Orange is an orange Also a mango. Orange is the music Of the tango. Orange is the fur Of the fiery fox, The brightest crayon In the box. And in the fall When the leaves are tuming Orange is the smell Of a bonfire burning. WHAT IS RED? Red is a sunset Blazy and bright. Read is a feeling brave With all your might Red is a sunburn Spot on your nose, sometimes red Is a red, red, rose. Red squiggles out When you cut your hand. Red is a brick and a rubber band. Read is a hotness You get inside When you’re embarrassed And want to hide. Firecracker, fire engine Fire-flicker red--- And when you/re angry Red runs through your head. Read is an Indian, A Valentine heart, The trimming on A circus cart. Red is a lipstick, Red is a shout, Red is a signal That says: ”Watch out!” Red is a great big Rubber ball. Red is the giant-est Color of all. Red is a show-off No doubt about it---- But can you imagine Living without it? |
“What is Yellow? Yellow is the color of the sun, The feeling of fun, The yolk of an egg, A duck’s bill, A canary bird, And a daffodil. What is Purple? Time is purple Just before night When most people Turn on the light -- But if you don't it's A beautiful sight. Asters are purple, There's purple ink. Purple's more popular Than you think.... It's sort of a great Grandmother to pink. There are purple shadows And purple veils, Some ladies purple Their fingernails. There's purple jam And purple jell And a bruise Next day will tell Where you landed When you fell. The purple feeling Is rather put-out The purple look is a Definite pout. But the purple sound Is the loveliest thing It's a violet opening In the spring. What is Gold? Gold is a Metal Gold is a ring Gold is a very Beautiful thing. Gold is the sunshine Light and thin Warm as a muffin On your skin. Gold is the moon Gold are the stars; Jupiter, Venus Saturn and Mars. What is White? White is a Dove And lily of the valley And a puddle of milk Spilled in an alley--- A ship's sail A kite's tail A wedding veil Hailstones and Halibut bones And some people's Telephones. The hottest and most blinding light Is white. And breath is white When you blow it out on a frosty night. White is the shining absence of all color Then absence is white Out of touch Out of sight. White is marshmallow And vanilla ice cream And the part you can't remember In a dream. White is the sound Of a light foot walking White is a pair of Whispers talking. White is the beautiful Broken lace Of snowflakes falling On your face. You can smell white In a country room Toward the end of May In the cherry bloom. |