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STRESSED? How to reverse it…..

2 March 2016

  STRESSED?   How to reverse it…..   This is just a fun rhyming acrostic poem with something of an extra twist in the punchline.   So many pressures and fears today. Too many worries that wont go away. Really can’t face all the things I must do. Even more work’s piling up to get […]

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A Star

28 September 2015

Shape Poem This simple shape poem, in just one rhyming couplet, includes examples of personification, metaphor and imagery in its figurative language.  

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I Have a BIG God

10 September 2015

Christian Poetry This conversational Christian poem talks through a list of scenarios that we often take to God in despair, without acknowledging that God is bigger than any problem.   Lord, I have a big problem: I just don’t know what to do. My child, put your problem in my hands. I promise I’ll help […]

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Adverts for Sale

9 September 2015

ADVERTS FOR SALE! This performance poem gives examples of the figurative language used in adverts, in particular similes, metaphors, alliteration and hyperbole. Adverts for sale, adverts for sale, Come and get your adverts. All in one alliteration, Adjectives and adverbs.

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Consonance Classes

8 July 2015

Consonant Classes   This silly alliteration poem does not use the usual repeating initial letters as alliteration ,but instead repeats the consonants and consonants blends, to demonstrate a specific type of alliteration called consonance.  It also includes one element of onomatopoeia.   Debra the Zebra did consonance classes And Rodger the Badger did too; Murtle […]

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Who Am I?

10 June 2015

Christian Poetry   This is another of my Christian encouragement poems, exploring the question “Who am I?” and recognising the unique value of every individual.   Today I met a stranger.  That stranger asked my name. I introduced myself to her and then she did the same.  But does my name say anything about the […]

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Winter – The Masterful King

10 June 2015

Season Poems   This illustrated season poem, from my “Picturing The Seasons” collection, is a lovely example of personification and imagery and includes masses of metaphors and alliteration.   Winter is here! The Masterful King Sits high on his icy white throne Watching his personal artist create A work of art all of his own. […]

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Thinking of You

10 June 2015

Christian Poetry This inspirational  Christian encouragement poem is a lovely reminder that God is ever-present. It’s easy to feel un-noticed, Not knowing there’s someone to care: To quietly blend in the background, Assuming that no-one’s aware.

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The Garden Within

10 June 2015

Inspirational Poem   This inspirational metaphor poem is another example of figurative language, with occasional use of alliteration.   Guard your heart always, for there you will find That delicate feelings and thoughts are entwined. Each must be tended and nurtured and fed Or weeds can develop and grow there instead.

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The Daffodil Parade

10 June 2015

Flower Poetry   This imaginative piece of flower poetry is full of figurative language including metaphors, personification and imagery,with moments of alliteration.   The Spring is here, as demonstrated by the serenade Of choirs of smiling faces, ceremonially arrayed. They stand up tall, with arms outstretched; A welcoming cascade Of confidence and blessings… It’s the […]

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