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Stanza-
A stanza is to a poem what a paragraph is to a piece of prosaic writing - a fixed number of
lines of verse forming a single unit of a poem. A poem is usually composed of multiple stanzas
that are separated from each other an empty line in between. Usually, all stanzas are made up
of equal number of lines in a single poem. However, there are many examples of poems where
this approach has been majorly deviated from. A poem may have a combination stanzas that
have varying number of lines.

Rhyme-
Rhyming in poetry is one convention that makes this form of literature recognizably different
from prose and drama. Even in this age when free verses are quite popular, rhyme in poesy is
what renders it poetic. A very unique quality of rhyme in poetry is that it has the ability to
provide a systematic flow to a bundle of thoughts that may seem absolutely chaotic if put
together otherwise. It smoothens out the rough edges and abrupt protrusions. This element
can be simplistically defined as the similarity in the sounds of two or more lines. In poetry,
this is generally achieved by using similar sounding words at the end of lines.

Rhyme and meter-
The primary thing to keep in mind here is that 'rhyme' and 'rhythm' are not the same at all.
Rhythm is basically the pattern in which a poet chooses to sequence the stressed and
unstressed syllables in every line of a poem, for the creation of oral patterns.

Alliteration-
Alliteration is the repetition of a particular consonant or a vowel sound in the initial stressed
syllables of a series of words or phrases in close succession.

Simile-
Simply put, a simile is a direct comparison drawn between two concepts, objects, or people
using a verb like 'resembles' or connectives such as 'like', 'as' or 'than'.

Methohor-
Metaphor is an indirect parallel drawn between two completely unrelated things. It is a
comparison, yes, but metaphors do not use the connectives 'like', 'as' and 'than'. A metaphor
usually has more layers and depth than a simile which in the resemblance is usually more
linear. Any metaphor can also have multiple interpretations depending on how complicated the
poet chooses to make it.


Imagery-
The figurative painting of a vivid picture in the mind of a reader with words is imagery. This
element is most exploited in descriptive poem where the poet has the scope to use ornate
adjectives, lofty language and an exquisitely elaborate canvas to give wings to his
imagination. Of course, this scope is
primarily offered by the dynamic nature of a descriptive poem.



Symbolism-
presentation of a tangible object that actually represents an abstract or intangible concept or
idea is symbolism. A symbol can be presented to the readers in the form of a character, an
object strategically placed in the narrative, a word or phrase, or even a place. A symbol is
mostly subtle in nature or at least never blatantly explained. Symbols are mostly multi-layered
in nature and can be interpreted differently by different people. Over the years, owing to
repeated usage, some objects have acquired one particular value that is usually associated
with them, like the apple is usually seen as a symbol of seduction and sensuality, the loss and
regrowth of leaves in a tree has come to be seen as the circle of life, the raven is indicative of
imminent death and so on. However, none of these associations must be considered to be
absolute or taken for granted by a reader as the presentation of these very objects can change
massively depending on the context of poems.

Blank Verse-
Blank Verses are poems that lack rhyme.

Free Verses-
Free verses will neither have rhyme or rhythm, but these verses are usually opulent in other
elements like metaphors, symbols and spectacular word images.

LACROSSE
Running down the field out of breath
Just like a deer escaping death
Trying to scoop the ball when its on the ground
With 18 other players running around
A hoot, holler, a whistle, and you are bound
To the penalty box as another player hits the ground
The referee called it a push and thats not true
Why is he here if he doesnt know what to do?
Get into the box were man down
The middies ran in and soon they found
They werent fast enough it was already a 4 on 3
But if you were defense thats the one to be
We had it in control there was no problem
Miles laid a check and the player hit the deck
And the ball was back in Brooklines control
While the other team was running back to their goal
We had scored and won the game
We took all the honor and all of the fame
A message to all of the other teams we are no friend but are a foe
But we will tell you a message just so you know
That when you play Brookline you will pay the toll when Brookline and you come toe to toe






Paintballing like a firestone
nothing stopping you
even when your alone

you feel the pain of the shot
when you get hit
you go out, angry and hot

you run from bunker to bunker
not stopping at all
you look back to see
that you teammates have all fall

the enemy approaches
you getting afraid
you wait until the come
and they see you in the Shade
they shoot at you
and you shoot back
they dive out of the way
and they get hit in the back

you the sole survivor
looking for a way
to escape the shot
and you think about your day

the day flashes infront of you
as the ball gets ever near
you close your eyes as it hits
and you feel the pain of fear.

Sorting Hat's song (book 1)

"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat then me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry,
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
Where you'll meet your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means,
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For a Thinking Cap."







Lord Of The Rings

Sing hey! for the bath at close of day
that washes the weary mud away!
A loon is he that will not sing:
O! Water Hot is a noble thing!

O! Sweet is the sound of falling rain,
and the brook that leaps from hill to plain;
but better than rain or rippling streams
is Water Hot that smokes and steams.

O! Water cold we may pour at need
down a thirsty throat and be glad indeed;
but better is Beer if drink we lack,
and Water Hot poured down the back.

O! Water is fair that leaps on high
in a fountain white beneath the sky;
but never did fountain sound so sweet
as splashing Hot Water with my feet!

(rhyme poetry)
LACROSSE-

Justin is my name I play lacrosse every day I will stay all the way until i'm tired and
then the next day I will do the same.

(Acrostic Poetry):

Lacrosse is the sport to play
Awesome sport
Crazy sport to play
Rough and tough game to play
Objective to make goals
Super cool sport
Super aggressive sport
Extremely fun

(Diamante poetry)

Summer
sunny,fun
parties,popsicles
relaxing,sleeping
eating,games
hanging out with friends





Wind
Wind blowing my face
Making my cheeks rosy red
It's freezing my nose
And chilling through all my bones
It is pushing me to get warm




Process of writing poetry

The process of writing poetry is hard but sometimes simple. All you
have to do is choose a type of poetry, research the type, pick a topic,
and get writing! The hard part is what exactly to write. I wrote about
things I was interested in, like lacrosse and summer. Also it has to
make sense and rhyme or it is not a poem. Sometimes when you think
it works, it really doesnt. My experience with writing wasnt bad but it
is not easy. The cool thing is, it can be about anything that i want it to
be. There is plenty of types to choose from as well. When your done,
show someone! It can be anyone, your family, friends they would
probably love the things that you are rhyming about.