If you are unsure of what a simile or a metaphor is, click on the TEACHERS’ PAGE, FIGURATIVE WRITING (INTRO), SIMILES AND METAPHORS for a detailed explanation, and some ideas of how to get started writing simile and metaphor poetry. Listed below are examples of my poems which contain similes and metaphors to a greater or lesser degree. Some are written specifically as simile poems or metaphor poetry whilst others contain similes and metaphors along with other figurative language. I have therefore listed each of my poems which include either/ or both similes and metaphors in this category, as well a brief description with each poem of the amount included together with details of any other figurative language used. Hopefully this will help you to ascertain how useful each poem will be in your teaching/ learning.
Echoes of colour spring from the earth.
Life celebrates new moments of birth.
The animal kingdom announces its worth;
The season of Hope has appeared. [click to continue…]
How beautiful the butterfly; heaven’s carefree alibi.
Apple of the artist’s eye; you’re picture perfect, butterfly. [click to continue…]
Shape PoemThis simple shape poem, in just one rhyming couplet, includes examples of personification, metaphor and imagery in its figurative language. [click to continue…]
This performance poem gives examples of the figurative language used in adverts, in particular similes, metaphors, alliteration and hyperbole.
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.
Welcome Jack Frost. It’s lovely to see
Such artistry of the highest degree.
