DAY 3 ~ Grammar Poem for "30 Poems in 30 Days" #NationalPoetryMonth

Many poetry forms have more than one way to write them. You can find a number of poems that are considered a “grammar poem” and yet they will have different instructions. As a former teacher, I LOVE poetry that emphasizes parts of speech and/or grammar rules so you’ll have to forgive me if we visit this type of poem more than once. But for the purpose of exploring a new poetry form each day, every time I choose a poem that incorporates grammar, it will have a different set-up from any previous “grammar poems.”

So, for today’s “grammar poem” we will use the following simple instructions:

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. Use 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: ADVERBS

For today’s example, I reworked an older poem because I noticed I had not even followed my own instructions with exactness. So, this updated version works better. Cheers!!

EXAMPLE:

Kitty

Entertaining and curious

Lying on my keyboard lazily

Like the Queen of Sheba

If only she would nap someplace else

                     © 2019 Stephanie Abney

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