The Magic of Poetry

Acrostic Poem It is like a new footsteP You have a life, enjoy every minuteE It’s the feeling when you sit down, on a cold winter day; in your right hand is a nice, hot cocA Being undisturbed and calm is another way of being artistiC Where there is truth and relaxation, there is lovEAlliteration: Words with the same beginning or ending letter(s). Example: Computers can havecameras committing crimes that cops can’t catch.Rhyme: Words with similar endings that sound good together. Example: The man had a bat anda cat, who always ripped his hat.Onomatopoeia: Adding a sound to an action or noun. Example: POW! The punch was so loud!Idiom: It is a metaphor that has nothing to do with it’s meaning. Example: It’s raining cats anddogs!Simile: It is used when comparing two items; always contains either the word “like” or “as”.Example: I felt as scared as if I was jumping off the CN Tower.Metaphor: It’s another way of comparing two items that does not contain “like” or “as”.Example: The snow is a white blanket, making sure that every strand of grass is covered.Hyperbole: A sentence with sarcasm and things not meant literally. Example: You gave me aheart attack!Personification: A sentence explaining things that can never happen with a hint ofexaggeration. Example: The computers ran to their chargers.

Narrative Poems: Mount EverestThe air is heavily thick-7I am staying with the clouds-7A small village is beaming bright-7From far up high-4The cold weather makes me shake-7Like sitting in a freezer-7But that’s no reason for loss-7I won’t, I can’t lose-4The snow covers my weak legs-7The ice I harshly grasp was,-7Once a big, strong climbing pole-7I move forward-4I put down my bag slowly-7Reaching out for warm water-7Taking a sip to relax-7Relaxation-4I set up my sleeping bag-7It wiggles as I go in-7Jump in and let warmth fill you-7Me. Go. To. Sleep.-4I rise from my sleeping bag-7And feel the cold snow falling-7It melts on my warmed up cheeks-7Another day-4I reach there, the very top-7I scream like a big Blow Horn-7It echoes through the valleys -7I made it here!-4Mount Everest!

Simile Poems: Candy! The swirls like a never ending tunnel Colours so bright as if it was HoliThere are wrappers like a blanket, keeping the candy nice and clean. Who knew such a simple sugary idea has turned into a big hit! Holidays! The lights shine like stars. Everyone has a warm smile. Everyone is rushing home, as if there is an emergency. No one wants to be alone or else it’s like being a piece of bad luck! Stars! Yellow like the sun. Small from earth, like a bug. But without them, it’s like a TV show which is completely blank Always shining, like they will shining their greatness on us! Life! One minute you have one The next, it disappears like magic. POOF! It is a long journey, but not as short as travelling around the world But it seems short when it ends, like as short as a leaf. Haiku Who am I? I am green and brown I am quite tall and sturdy My roots absorb food

Modern Haiku The Moon Up high, in the sky It reflects light from the sun Lighting up our world Cinquain Dance Dance Grace, Moves Jumping, Moving, Leading A place of Freedom Dizziness Power Power Determined, Strong Ruling, Conquering Selfish, Arrogant Never knew anything about love Limerick Fall Don’t let yourself fallFrom where you are, it's quite tall! Don't get hurt Don't fall into the dirt!I don't think you should jump at all!