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I do not know a lot about poetry, but I know that there are a lot of different types of poems. For example, a limerick and haiku. My favorite poem is "Roses are red
If violets look blue
That is because Anthocyanin
Can vary in hue."
I like this poem because it is funny and it rhymes.

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There are many different types of poetry. My favorite poem poem in A Light In The Attic because it is short.

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As the name implies, shape poetry has to do with the physical form of the words on the paper. While the words, writing style and literary devices all impact the meaning of the poem, the physical shape that the poem takes is also of significance. Combining content and form helps to create one powerful effect in the field of poetry.

Variations of Shape Poems

Shape poems, also known as concrete poems, literally come in all shapes and sizes. Some examples of shape poems will help you to better understand the purpose of these literary creations.

Floral Arrangements

Two poems, Forsythia and Lilac by Mary Ellen Solt focused on the images of both of these types of flowers as opposed to the standard structure of the poem. Both of these poems are available on this Concrete Poems website. The viewer will see that they are quite whimsical. Instead of using lengthy verses to describe a forsythia and a lilac, Solt paints pictures which convey the freedom of a gentle flower moving in a calm breeze.

People and Animals

Other common sources of inspiration for shape poems are the people and animals that we see around us every day. In Concrete Cat by Dorthi Charles and by David Schondelmeyer, the authors do use words to describe the subject matter. However, because of the image that goes along with the words, phrases such as Schondelmeyer's "it floats by" and "it flutters high" and Charles' "whisker whisker," "dish dish" and "litterbox litterbox" really come to life.

Laura Ruggueri uses a bright eyed youngster to depict an image of a future generation searching for peace, freedom and open mindedness in their time.

Further Reading

As you've probably guessed, shape poems can be created about pretty much any subject matter, and they have been created about a wide variety of objects. Some other shape poems to read, examine and analyze are as follows:

In some shape poems, it is easy to tell why the author chose a specific image to go along with the words adding to the creativity and free spirit behind the movement. In others, the reader must look deeper into the text to reveal the image, revealing the thought and appreciation for the art that this discipline inspires.

Creating Shape Poems

Whether you're teaching to a classroom full of third graders, or you are an aspiring poet fresh out of college, shape poems are a type of art that help you to develop your style and express your ideas. For younger learners and beginning poets, have them create a simple shape with their words. For example, you could ask them to follow the style of Dorthi Charles' Concrete Cat. Take them on a walk outside and have them be inspired from some source of nature.

Another important aspect of writing a shape poem is to avoid forcing the image. Write down some words and play with them. Remember, it might take awhile before those words can truly come to life in a shape. Don't feel constricted by others' perceptions of reality. For example, if you were writing about a box, you could add vertical lines throughout the length of the box to represent a prison and how "thinking inside the box" essentially keeps a person's mind trapped.

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Review examples of shape poems and you will see that shape poems come in different forms. While the words, writing style and literary devices all impact the meaning of the poem, the shape that the poem takes is also of significance.

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I only know one poem.

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I know that poetry has lots of different types of poems.

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I know that it can rhyme.

Roses are red violets are blue I do not know any good poems.

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I know some about about poetry. I know there are lots of types of poems. My favorite poem is

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I do not know a lot about poetry, but I know that there are a lot of different types of poems. For example, a limerick and haiku. My favorite poem is "Roses are red 
If violets look blue
 That is because Anthocyanin
Can vary in hue."
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I know that poets are the plur way of saying poetry.

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Poetry is like a rhyme. And that is the best way I ca explain what a poetry.

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I don't know to much about poetry. I know that they rime some times.

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I have lots of favorite poetry, but I know that lots of poetry rhymes. My favorite type of poetry is rhyming poetry.  SEE THE BUG!!!!!!

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I don't know a lot about poetry. I do know that they most of the rhyme most of the time. My favorite poem is His Speed and Strength.

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I know a little about poetry. All i know is the different kinds of poems.  Like who would realyy study peoems. I like Free verses a lot because i dont have to try and ryhme. Its just easier.

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A poem does not have to rhyme. Also there are many types of poems. Such as Haikus or a

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I know that some poetry rhymes.

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I know that poems most of the times rhyme. There are different types of poems too. My favorite type of poems are rhyming poems.

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I don't know a lot of poetry. The one thing that I know about poetry is most pieces of poetry rhymes, but not all poetry rhymes. My favorite is : One I have just began. Two I am something new. Three I am beginning to be me. Four I am nothing more. Five I am just about alive.  I like this poem because it is about a life and growing up into an older kid.

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I know that there are many types of poetry. My favorite peom is I, Too because it talks about how everyone is what they are. https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/i-too

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I know that there are many different kinds of poem  formats such as a Haikus or a rhyme parody but my favorite poem is the one by Erin Hanson this:
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My favorite poem what brain and teeth. I think it was the best poem because it was funny.

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i don't know a lot about poetry but i do know that i don't like it.