My students wrote "Four Metaphor" poems today. I had them choose an abstract noun and write a poem where each stanza is a metaphor using that abstract noun.
I did not have very high expectations for these poems. Most of these students are not used to any type of analytical thinking, and they had a hard time coming up with an abstract noun to write about and metaphors to use. However, several students' work was awesome! A lot of the metaphors the kids came up with were hilarious! I thought I would share some of my favorites from their poetry.
I did not have very high expectations for these poems. Most of these students are not used to any type of analytical thinking, and they had a hard time coming up with an abstract noun to write about and metaphors to use. However, several students' work was awesome! A lot of the metaphors the kids came up with were hilarious! I thought I would share some of my favorites from their poetry.
Dreams are
Ninjas in the night.
When you see them -
If you see them at all-
You forget them very easily.
Faith
Is a mouse in the wall.
You know it's there
But never see it.
Hope is a river.
It flows through you in rough times.
Misery is a snake.
When it strikes,
The poison seeps in the skin.
Doubt is a chain
It holds you back
From greatness
Trapped.
Faith
Is fried chicken.
It warms your soul.
Misery
Is a bathtub.
Your dreams sink
Down the drain.
Ninjas in the night.
When you see them -
If you see them at all-
You forget them very easily.
Faith
Is a mouse in the wall.
You know it's there
But never see it.
Hope is a river.
It flows through you in rough times.
Misery is a snake.
When it strikes,
The poison seeps in the skin.
Doubt is a chain
It holds you back
From greatness
Trapped.
Faith
Is fried chicken.
It warms your soul.
Misery
Is a bathtub.
Your dreams sink
Down the drain.