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You Can...You Should... Write Poetry
Deep in the heart of just about every one of us lies the urge to express ourselves in verse, and here at last is the book that will move us from urge to reality. In these pages Don guides you through every step of the versifying process, from gathering ideas and images to choosing the verse form for you, to putting lines together, refining them, and the big challenge of rhyming. He shows you how to put poetry to work in your life in every imaginable situation, for personal pleasure, to delight others, and even for profit. Above all, he will give you unshakable confidence and constant encouragement! 160 pages; illustrated
160 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1997
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July 21, 2009I am reading this book all about why you should write poetry, and how (sort of). I'm very impressed with myself! I just wrote my very first poem ever, about my Benjamin and a two year old neighbor girl who he first loved, then hated (because she stole one of his pretzels on a walk one day), then came to love again just before her family moved to Idaho (which was last night). You can read it. I just wrote it a few minutes ago. I'm so proud of myself!
A Timeless Love Story
When Benjamin first laid eyes on Serra
he knew he'd found true love
his toys, his bike, his books and clothes
went to this girl he'd dreamed of
He wooed and begged and kissed and hugged,
but Serra still resisted
she wasn't sure she liked him much
yet Benjamin still persisted
He brought her cupcakes for Valentine's Day
and at Christmas gave her bubbles
she finally decided they could be friends,
it was the end of all his troubles
but then they had to share a stroller
when his sister Anna came
there weren't enough moms to push them all
and walks would never be the same
They first shared snacks and laughed and played
but then one day it all went south
you won't believe what a ruckus it caused
when she put his pretzel in her mouth
How could she, how dare she? he fumed
from there on out she was no friend
he stomped and stewed, and walked behind
and then in Logan kicked her shin
But time passed and tempers cooled
Serra's family was moving, so she told him "buh-bye"
and after playing all evening I think I finally saw
a bit of sadness in his eyes
By Abby Hansen. The End.
Do you love it? Come on, it's my first poem EVER. You have to give me extra points for that.
A Timeless Love Story
When Benjamin first laid eyes on Serra
he knew he'd found true love
his toys, his bike, his books and clothes
went to this girl he'd dreamed of
He wooed and begged and kissed and hugged,
but Serra still resisted
she wasn't sure she liked him much
yet Benjamin still persisted
He brought her cupcakes for Valentine's Day
and at Christmas gave her bubbles
she finally decided they could be friends,
it was the end of all his troubles
but then they had to share a stroller
when his sister Anna came
there weren't enough moms to push them all
and walks would never be the same
They first shared snacks and laughed and played
but then one day it all went south
you won't believe what a ruckus it caused
when she put his pretzel in her mouth
How could she, how dare she? he fumed
from there on out she was no friend
he stomped and stewed, and walked behind
and then in Logan kicked her shin
But time passed and tempers cooled
Serra's family was moving, so she told him "buh-bye"
and after playing all evening I think I finally saw
a bit of sadness in his eyes
By Abby Hansen. The End.
Do you love it? Come on, it's my first poem EVER. You have to give me extra points for that.
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