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WE THE POETS SAMPLE EXERCISE

This is a sample exercise for people of all ages.
Try it on your own or, teachers, use this exercise in your classroom!

Here is a list of 12 phrases/ideas. Circle one you like.

The words you choose can be your title, the first few words of your poem, or simply an idea to start writing.

Let your breath and heartbeat lead you. Think of images, feelings, and the music of words.

You don’t have to rhyme!

Please sign the poem with your name, age, and country. You can draw a picture when you're done.

Teachers can write on the board, or give the list to each child...

My hand

My heart

A bridge

My anger

My cloud

My magic flower

Give and get

On a rock

My tears

Deep inside

My wings

Me, myself

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	WE THE POETS SAMPLE EXERCISE This is a sample exercise for people of all ages. Try it on your own or, teachers, use this exercise in your classroom! Directions to students Here is a list of 12 phrases/ideas. Circle one you like. The words you choose can be your title, the first few words of your poem, or simply an idea to start writing. Let your breath and heartbeat lead you. Think of images, feelings, and the music of words. You don’t have to rhyme! Please sign the poem with your name, age, and country. You can draw a picture when you're done. Ideas Teachers can write on the board, or give the list to each child... My hand My heart A bridge My anger My cloud My magic flower Give and get On a rock My tears Deep inside My wings Me, myself Go to next page (We the Poets : Poetry Journal) >>
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