GRAMMAR POEM
This type of poem is simple but precise as it reinforces different aspects of grammar. This grammar poetry form is five lines long. The specifics are as follows:
Directions:
Line 1. Write a noun for the subject (THIS serves as your TITLE as well)
Line 2. Write two adjectives joined by and to describe this noun
Line 3. Write a verb and an adverb to describe this noun in action
Line 4. Start it with like or as followed by a comparison
Line 5. Start it with if only followed by a wish
Remember: Most adverbs tell you how, where, or when something is done and MANY (but certainly not all) adverbs end in “ly.” [quickly, carefully, early, happily, etc.] In other words, they describe the manner, place, or time of an action. In fact, here’s a link about adverbs if you are unsure. Some may surprise you: http://www.towson.edu/ows/adverbs.htm
Remember: Most adverbs tell you how, where, or when something is done and MANY (but certainly not all) adverbs end in “ly.” [quickly, carefully, early, happily, etc.] In other words, they describe the manner, place, or time of an action. In fact, here’s a link about adverbs if you are unsure. Some may surprise you: http://www.towson.edu/ows/adverbs.htm
EXAMPLES:
Some of my “grammar poems”
Majestic and welcoming
Rising slowly
Like a cat stretches before getting up
If only the rest of the day didn’t fly by so quickly
© 2018 Stephanie Abney
Writer's block
Infuriating and debilitating
Slowing me down temporarily
Like grease clogging up a drain
If only I had a very large plunger!
© 2014 Stephanie Abney
My kitty
Entertaining and curious
Laying on my keyboard lazily
Like the Queen of Sheba
If only she would nap someplace else
© 2014 Stephanie Abney
My Savior, Jesus Christ
Flawless and loving
Atoning selflessly
Like the perfect son of God
If only I can be found worthy
© 2011 Stephanie Abney
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Day 6-Grammar Poem
Grammar
Useful and necessary
Disappearing guickly
Like a magician’s assistant
If only we could bring back the magic
Grammar poem
Surgery
Painful and necessary
Helps to make a better tomorrow
Like pulling out a sticker
If only it were that easy
Sunrise
Warm and bright
Bringing light slowly to the world
Like getting out of bed
If only I could get a little more sleep
Pillow
Soothing and inviting
Waiting patiently
Like a dreamer’s delight
If only I could go back to bed
Another one, just because.
Humming bird
Brilliant and blue
Flashing hungrily
Like a greedy beggar
If only I’d remembered to fill the feeder
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