27 April 2015 Dear Ms. Maio, The poem I consider to be my best is my mimic poem. I feel it uses great descriptive language, onomatopoeia, rhyme, other literary devices, and expresses feeling. In one stanza I wrote, “When flowers sprout up from the ground, In brilliant colors of all kinds, And the air is … Continue reading 7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Reflections
Author: Lauren H.
7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Ekphrastic
Perhaps the ocean is tired.  Of course I’m tired. I am tired of oil spills and pollution in my once crystal clear water. It is no longer so crystal clear. All these people come to play on my beaches but they also pollute them. Why they are shocked when they are ruined I do … Continue reading 7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Ekphrastic
7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Villanelle
I cannot deal without the heat Summer always gives you Or the sunglasses shorts and bare feet.  My life would not be complete Believe me I’ve tried to And I cannot deal without the heat.  I love that summer sweet It’s popsicles and outdoors that I pursue, And sunglasses, shorts, and bare feet. … Continue reading 7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Villanelle
7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Mimic
Spring is the time of year when everything is looking forward When the weather is warm, The snow has melted And everything about the winter scenery will transform. Â Spring is the time of year when everything is looking forward When flowers sprout up from the ground In brilliant colors of all kinds And the … Continue reading 7th Grade Poetry Portfolio: Mimic