Dear Poets!
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News Poem
Write a poem that is based on a newspaper story, television news report, or online video.
Follow Hongo’s pattern in “The Legend”:
- Begin with a close observation of the scene, focus on the setting by using vivid imagery. Describe the characters (people) involved.
- Using present tense active voice verbs, describe the events
- Begin with an objective, factual tone and create a shift in tone, moving to a more subjective, personal tone.
- Include an allusion to a famous person, which helps to make a philosophical statement
- End your poem with a comment on your feelings and thoughts about the event.
I am from a place where early summer mornings start off with the aroma of pancakes and brown sugar bacon ,
I am from a place where all the kids play happily together on the block , where imaginations are beyond the sky , where we play to the street lights come on .
I am at a place where I am not comfortable walking down the street ,
I am at a place where the sound of sirens is like a lullaby putting a baby to sleep ,
I am at a place where death is like polluting the earth
I want to give back ,
I want to be at a place where I am comfortable with my life ,
I want to be an admirable woman , I want not to be famous , not to be rich , but just successful ,
I want to have peace at mind with myself knowing that all my goals are met .