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Imagination (children's poem)

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:46 am
by TrevorConway
Did I hear you say you can’t write a poem?
Really, you know, it’s not that hard.
In fact, I’d say, just let your mind roam,
and soon, you’ll have your first word.
 
An idea is usually the initial seed,
then you think of what you want to say,
and how to say it, what tone you need,
till it grows like a tree day by day.
 
Make it easy for your reader to see
just what you mean by filling your lines
with imagination; for example, a pea
is a pearl dropped from branches and vines,
 
But most of all, make your reader think,
’cause wonder is like a source for thought,
and poems can teach you wonderful things,
without feeling you’ve ever been taught.
 
You might take the time to rhyme
or litter your lines with alliteration,
but it’s your choice – it’s not a crime
to pursue other avenues of imagination.
 
And if you still find you can’t begin
to write your poem, just sit and read.
The words will seep unseen through your skin –
a little influence is all you need.
 
So, don’t ever let me hear you say,
“I’m giving up!” when you become disheartened.
Instead, write it down on a page.
You can’t write a poem? You’ve already started!

Re: Imagination (children's poem)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:21 am
by Matty11
A good way to get the class started Trev. Maybe wake them up a bit with a  less quietly argued approach, and a more loud and strident manifesto...for fun. for zing...some ideas...forgetting some strictures of rhyme...after all you don't want to give the impression that poetry must rhyme!
TrevorConway wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:46 am
Did I hear you say you can’t write a poem?
Really, you know, it’s not that hard.........................confronts one of the put-offs
In fact, I’d say, just let your mind roam,
and comb out those can't do nits.
 
An idea is usually the succulent/juicy seed,
then simply spew what you want to say,
then tidy a tad to what tone you need,
till it grows like a pregnant tree.
 
Make it easy for your reader to feel
just what you mean, graffiti lines
with imagination; for example, a pea
is a pearl dropped from a boozy vine.
 
But most of all, make your reader find,
’cause wonder is like a source for candy,
and poems can treat that ache,
without feeling you’ve ever been faked..
 
You might take the time to rhyme
or litter your lines with alliteration,...................... :D
but it’s your choice – it’s not a crime
to pursue felonies that's more you.
 
And if you still find you can’t begin
to write your poem, just sit and read.
The words will seep unseen through your skin –
a little influence is all you need.
 
So, don’t ever let me hear you say,
“I’m giving up!” when you become distracted.
Instead, crayon it on a page.
You can’t write a poem? You’ve already started!
Hope that helps some...
 

Re: Imagination (children's poem)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:57 am
by TrevorConway
Hi Phil,

That's helpful, indeed. Thanks very much.

Trev

Re: Imagination (children's poem)

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:15 am
by Deb
Trevor,

I think this is a good poem for kids.
It's easy to understand and to the point.

Although it's important for writers of any age to know that poems don't have to rhyme, most kids love to rhyme words. It's a good tool for building vocabulary. Rhyming also helps children and adults remember. It's good to have a poem that's easy to remember.

The Caboose Who Got Loose by Bill Peet is a favorite for young kids as is Doctor Seuss. I loved reading them to my kids and still delight in them. I see this appealing to 4th graders and up.

I love that this piece encourages rather than preaches.

Just my thoughts.

~Deb

Re: Imagination (children's poem)

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:06 pm
by TrevorConway
Cheers for your input, Deb. Good to get it.

Trev