Question

In this activity, you’ll follow this writing prompt to write a poem:

People write poetry to express what they think, how they feel, what they see, or what they experience. Write a short, personal poem about an emotion. Be sure to use a clear style and rhythm. Also be sure to include each important element of a poem.

Part A
Note the subject and theme of your poem. Then write the first draft of your poem. Be sure to include the poetic and writing elements you have learned about in this lesson.

Answer 1

Subject: Loneliness

Theme: The feeling of being alone and isolated

First draft:

Loneliness creeps in,

Silently and without warning,

Like a thief in the night.

It envelops me in its cold embrace,

Leaving me feeling empty and hollow,

Aching for human connection.

I reach out, but there's no one there,

No one to hold my hand,

No one to comfort me.

So I sit here in my solitude,

Lost in my thoughts,

Longing for the warmth of another's touch.

But the silence echoes back,

Mocking me with its emptiness,

And I'm left alone once again.