Verse
Poems, newest first.
Haikus, sonnets, ballads, cinquains, acrostics, and rhymes — spanning 3rd grade to 8th.
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Educational poem
The Great Cell Division Poem
Cells prepare, the work begins Dividing apart to make new kin…
Civics poem
We’re Not Alone: A Civics Poem
In civics, we study the laws to obey. And how they protect us in every way.…
Narrative poem
Narrative Poem
In Manzanar, the sun is bright But the shadows in the darkness make us frown…
Lyric poem
Lyric Poem
In the camp where our dreams faded away Families lost homes, their hearts in dismay…
Limerick
Limerick
On a bus packed to the brim, oh so tight Jeanne yelled, “This bus is full of Wakatsukis!” with delight…
Haiku
Haiku
Clouds drift in the sky Heat waves shimmer on the ground…
Concrete poem
Concrete Poem
Mountains so high. Saying…
Free verse
Free Verse Poem
The sound of engines filled the air Light glistening on the ocean blue…
Ballad
Ballad Poem
There’s a camp called Manzanar How I wonder what you are…
Sonnet
Sonnet
At Manzanar, the sun would shine so bright But sadness loomed over the camp where people stayed…
Found poem
Found Poem
“Leaves and windfall pears had piled up beneath the trees.” “…the moss was dry, the sand needed raking.”…
Acrostic
Acrostic Poem
Having lost everything Overpowered by their own country…
Poem
Silent Shadows
Silent shadows stretched, a sorrowful scene Families found comfort in courage and care…
Poem
The Sun Shines Bright
The sun shines bright, and the laughter flows As children play where warm winds blows…
Character poem
Nervous
Hiding in the shadows Suffering heavy blows…
Haiku
Dogs, dogs, dogs!
I want a small dog A tiny little doggy…
Free verse
Me
Shines brighter than the moon Jump higher than the stars…
Acrostic
C.A.T.S.
Cuddly Adorable…
Acrostic
B.U.N.N.Y
Brown as a brownie Underestimated cuteness…
Cinquain
Pet Fish
Swimming Calming to watch…
Free verse
Subjects
I like school I like my teachers…
Cinquain
Dolphin Dash
Dolphins Fun in the sun…
Limerick
Woof!
I have a dog She hides in a log…
Haiku
Free
I want to be free I don't want to feel locked up…
Limerick/Song
Snakes
They hiss Don't kiss…
Rhyming poem
Gabby on the Hill
Gabby went to grill on a hill She went with her friends, Jill & Bill…
Rhyming poem
The Letter G
G is for Goat G is for Gate…
Couplet
Grapes on the Vine
Grapes grow on the vine Green, Red or Black, they all look so fine…
Couplet
Sitting in the Hay
As I sat in the hay I dreamt about the bay…
Couplet
The Tall Wall
I roamed through the Mall I came across a tall wall…