Table of contents

I Am Poem

Bio Poem

Re-Creation Poem

Stylistic Imitation Poem

Definition Poem

Limerick Poem

Ode Poem

Found Poem

Choral Poem

Favorite Poem

I Am Poem

I am a lover of all people

I wonder how people can be so cruel

I hear the harmful words given out like candy all around

I see the kids tormenting one another

I want to make a difference

I am going to become the difference

I pretend that everyone is nice and caring

I feel too small to be able to make such a big change

I worry things will never get better

I cry for all the lives lost

I am a feeler

I understand all emotions felt by others

I say helpful, wise words

I dream for better days

I try to make a difference

I hope to change the world

I am the difference

Bio Poem

Shelby

Independent, motivated, loyal, reliable

Sister of Paris and Angela

Lover of food, naps, and being organized

Who feels really close to my dad, scared on elevator rides, happy when helping people

Who needs family, friends, and swimming

Who gives everyone love, support, and advice

Who fears spiders, june bugs, and bees

Who would like to see Singapore, Hawaii, Peru

Resident of California

Johnston

Recreation Poem

I walked to my car in the middle of one gray December morning

I felt cold as ice that not even making a fire in my hands would help

My porch light burned yellow like a school bus

Although the there was frost cracking, my window was covered with so much that I could not see through it

I did not start my car right away

I could hear a few cars hissing past

My vision was blurring for there was fog

hanging like old coats

This girl walked past the parking lot, her face bright

I had mistaken the light in her eyes for a diamond

Her smile cost a dime

I would have said hello to her but the cars tiered like bleachers across the street

So instead I started up my car and watched as she walked away

On the YMCA pool deck

We were all on the YMCA pool deck

Everyone started stretching

On the YMCA pool deck

The coach explained the sets

On the YMCA pool deck

There were no parents present, except for my mom

On the YMCA pool deck

They found her quite beautiful

On the YMCA pool deck

They said her eyes sang with love and passion

On the YMCA pool deck

There was never a time when she was not present

On the YMCA pool deck

Everyone knew her voice

On the YMCA pool deck

For she had the voice of an angel that never dulled

On the YMCA pool deck

Her hoots and hollers made them feel like a pro

On the YMCA pool deck

But now she is no longer there

On the YMCA pool deck

Her time has come to an end

On the YMCA pool deck

Definition Poem

Excitement: [ik-sahyt-muh nt], noun, other form hyperexcitement,

an excited state state or condition; something that excites:

When coach announces there is no morning practice the next day;

When I finally get my bi-weekly paycheck;

When my dad buys me a new kneeskin that is as tight as a pythons squeeze;

When I final at a championship swim meet;

When I receive most valuable player from the past swim season;

When my dad lets me leave the house for no reason;

When I meet new friends and make new memories;

When I am at the peak of a rollercoaster.  

Limerick Poem

I love that I have a friend who swims

And the feeling she says she gets when she wins

When they say ¨take your mark¨

That means your about to start

Oh my gosh, she is winning without even wearing fins!

Ode Poem

Little oh little your name is deceiving

You are so fat I do not know how you are breathing  

When people try to pet you, you never let them near

You always just growl and cause them fear

Now I know deep down that you are a lover

There are just some times you can be so stubborn

I love the way you waddle and the little grunts you make

Your bark is so small even though you think you are as big as a  bear

I remember the first day we got you

I will never forget you even after your time in my life is up