Abby's Poems

Shape Poem: “Until Christmas Day”

I

stand next

to the

Christmas tree. I

gaze into the

lights. I’m so proud of

my homemade

ornaments, I made so long

ago. I start to shake a

box underneath, trying to guess

what it could be. I suppose

it will remain a mystery until Christmas

Day!

Haiku: “Sunburn”

Grass between your toes

The cool feeling, the hot air

Sunburn on your nose.

Limerick: “Great Big, Fluffy Hat”

There was an old lady with a cat,

She had a great big, fluffy hat,

It was more than a foot,

And covered in soot,

Turns out it was lived in by rats!

Me Poem: “Middle School”

I used to wish I was in middle school

In the big building

With the big kids

But now I wish

I had stayed small

With recess that

I took for granted

And no homework

To stress over.

Missing a day of school,

Wasn’t a big deal,

But now you’re handed

Four packets and a quiz

If you miss the morning

For an ortho appointment.

Now elementary doesn’t seem so bad.

Experience Poem: “Out of the Oven”

The smell of homemade bread,

Fills my nose as I walk through the door,

The oven heats the house,

Bread isn’t as good from the store.

Out of the oven

Onto the counter,

Let it cool

It seems to take an hour

Smother it in butter

It melts right in

And leaves the bread shiny

My mouth starts to water

Sitting with my family

Happy and good

Laugh at something silly

Enjoying my dad's homemade bread.

Free Verse: “An Apple”

An apple smells like sugar,

An apple tastes like sweet candy,

An apple sounds like a cracking strike,

An apple looks like a red rose,

An apple feels like a smooth road.

Alliteration: “Sally the Sivellow”

This is Sally the Sivellow,

She lives in the cities suburbs of Siberia.

Sivellows eat lots of celery, sugary sweets, and cereal.

Sally likes stars, small starfish, San Francisco, and smart cars.

Sivellows hang out at the shopping mall or shoreside.

Sally once saved the last slice of strawberry shortcake for me!

Any Rhyme Scheme: “Birds”

High in the sky

Above all other beings

No intent to come down

The birds flap their wings

Make a nest in a tree

Get ready to soar

To things no other can see

How amazing being a bird would be!

“Lion, Lion”

Lion, Lion

What makes you roar,

When you jump, you soar,

So curious, sleepy, and tired,

The people host tours,

Just to see a lion, a lion,

Just to see a lion.

“In My Dreams”

In my dreams I see

Rainbows and rain

The house is a maze

In my dreams

I’m in a room

And turn around

to see a forest

In my dreams

The world is on fire

But yet,

Is an infinite sea.