Friday, March 25, 2011

Crocus Poems: Variations on a Theme


Sometimes, I like to write different types of poems on the same subject. Today, my subject is crocuses. I posted three of these poems previously at Wild Rose Reader--the acrostic, haiku, and tanka. I just wrote rough drafts of the cinquain and mask poems this morning.
Acrostic

Coming up, I’m coming up,
Reaching through the softening soil, poking my petals
Out of the earth,
Collecting sunlight in my purple cup.
Up, I’m coming up.
Spring is on the way!


Haiku
Look! A starting line
of crocuses ready
to sprint into spring

Tanka (3/5/3/5/5)

Crocuses
pierce the softening
soil, push up
purple periscopes,
search for spring’s warm face.

Cinquain (Rough Draft)

Crocus
Can’t wait for spring,
Pokes its purple head out
Of the ground. Showers in sunshine
All day.


Crocus Mask Poem (Rough Draft)

I poked my head up.
What I found:
A snow quilt
Covering the ground.
Still,
I think I’ll stick around.

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8 comments:

  1. Jane Heitman HealyMarch 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks for these wonderful variations, Elaine! These are a great model for poets of all ages!

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  2. Elaine MagliaroMarch 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Thanks, Jane. I enjoy writing about a subject in a variety of poetic forms.

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  3. Mary LeeMarch 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Here's a challenge I'll take for myself and pass on to my students!

    I can't even say which I like best! They are all delightful!!

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  4. Martha CalderaroMarch 25, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful poems, Elaine. Your mask poem hits the mark this week!!

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  5. jamaMarch 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    The tanka is my favorite: "purple periscopes." Variations on a theme is such a great idea. Thanks for all these crocuses (since we definitely won't be seeing any in our yard). . .

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  6. Rebecca GomezMarch 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Very nice! I like the Crocus Mask Poem the best.

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  7. Andromeda JazmonMarch 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wonderful idea! I really like this as an exercise and celebration of crocuses. So full of joy! My favorite line: "showers in sunshine". YES!

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  8. Heidi MordhorstMarch 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Poetry is play, isn't it, and this is a very accessible way to play! Can't help but think of my little astronauts from "Launch" (Squeeze) when reading about your purple periscopes. There is something so---searching about crocuses.

    Thanks for the garden of variety this week, and for the kind words.

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