Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Well, for those of you who might not have noticed the title of this blog earlier, it is. In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought I’d share some examples of a few different styles of poetry, all written by yours truly. I hope after reading, you and your children will be inspired to write and share some of your own! So, without further ado, here goes…

POEMS

Poems are great
Outstanding and fun
Enjoyable
Memorable
Something for everyone!

The above is an example of an Acrostic poem, where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase. An acrostic poem can be about anything and the title of the poem is usually the topic word.

 

BLUE

Blue is the sky
And the rolling sea.
Blue are the flowers
All around me.
Blue is a color
So pure and sweet.
Blue is the candy
I like to eat!

Can you guess the type of poem this is an example of? If you’ve guessed a Color poem, then you’re right! For a color poem, simply choose a color and write about it. You can describe it using your senses – how it makes you feel, how you think it smells, etc, or describe things that are the same color.

 

SNOWY DAY

Snow covers the ground.
It’s great for us to play in.
Let’s make a snowman.

A Haiku is a three-lined Japanese poem. The first line contains 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables. These poems are often about seasons or nature but they don’t always have to be.

 

THE WISH OF A FISH

There once was a fish in the sea,
Who wished she could fly like a bee.
She jumped in the sky
And swore she could fly,
Until she got stung by a bee!

This is a Limerick, a poem that has five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines rhyme and have the same rhythm (da DUM da da DUM da da DUM). The third and fourth lines also rhyme and have the same rhythm (da DUM da da DUM).

 

SILLY SWAN SONG

Silly Sally’s slender swan
Swims and slowly sings.
Says Silly Sally to her swan
Sing swan songs in the springs.

Raise your hand if you were able to make it through this one (please note I am not raising my hand and I wrote it, lol). A Tongue Twister is a silly poem that is meant to be difficult for others to recite quickly. These are sure to bring a laugh to both kids and adults.

Now that I’ve given you a few examples, feel free to try your own! There are many other styles to choose from. Check out this site from poet, Kenn Nesbitt to help you along the way. Feel free to share your literary creations below. Happy writing! 🙂