POEM EXAMPLES OF CREATIVE WRITING

Listed below are poems which are my examples of creative writing. There is nothing complex about creative writing but in order to be imaginative we often need some kind of stimulation or idea to get us started. As with anything else, the more we do this, and the more we share ideas, the more natural and fast flowing these ideas will come to be. (Have you ever looked at cars from the front and noticed that some headlights look like angry eyes, and others like little puppy-dog eyes….or is that just me?! Since I noticed, I can’t help but see it all the more!)
Anyway, often my poems begin with a silly moment, or conversation which is extended by my childish thoughts, and I always find that the moments come from observing people and things around me. I love to write about aliens, for example, as the poem can go in any direction and be as silly and imaginative as the rhyming leads it to be. Sometimes I will begin with an idea for a punchline and work my way towards it (generally the FUNNY POEMS will begin this way) and other times I will be surprised at the progression of the story as it develops by following the lead of the rhyming (generally these become my SILLY POEMS). If you would like ideas for teaching creative writing to children and to stimulate ideas for them look at the TEACHERS PAGE, CREATIVE WRITING on the menu bar above. If you would like to just enjoy my own examples of creative writing poems they are listed below in alphabetical order, although they will also be duplicated into other specific poem categories mentioned above so that they can be found by other means.

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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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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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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The Belle of the Ball

10 June 2015

Flower Poetry   This imaginative piece of flower poetry is full of imagery with moments of alliteration throughout.   The Bluebell Ball is here again, The dance floor’s overflowing With regal ladies proudly dressed, Their rich blue ball gowns flowing. Announcing her arrival, of course, you know her well: The beautifully delicate… Lady of the […]

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Summer – The Promenade Queen

10 June 2015

 Season Poems   This illustrated summer season poem, from my “Picturing The Seasons” collection, is full of figurative language, including imagery, hyperbole and metaphors.   Summer is here! The Promenade Queen, Displaying her gown with delight; Adorning her beautiful colours of joy, She dances long into the night. Welcome Your Majesty, please lead the way. […]

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Spring – The Princess of Hope

10 June 2015

Season Poems   This illustrated season poem, from my “Picturing The Seasons” collection of poems, is a lovely example of personification and imagery and includes masses of metaphors and alliteration.   Springtime is here: The Princess of Hope Waits for the start of the ball. The Master of Ceremonies clears his throat To announce her […]

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The Flower of the Heart

9 June 2015

Flower Poetry   This beautifully imaginative, illustrated piece of flower poetry is full of figurative language including metaphors, personification, alliteration and imagery.   With Winter just a memory, Now Summer takes her place. She proudly shines her spotlight on A rosy, glowing face….. The leading lady starts to sing. Her delicacy shows, Performing with perfection […]

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Naming The Seasons

9 June 2015

Seasons Poems   This metaphor seasons poem, one of my “Picturing the Seasons” collection which personifies each season, is an excellent example of figurative language, being full of personification, imagery and hyperbole/metaphors.     If Spring was a person, who would that be? I think she’s the Princess of Hope; Lifting our spirits by seeing […]

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