Morning Poem
Objective: Write a poem that captures the essence of your morning.
Your poem should:
-be at least 10 lines
-contain imagery that “shows” the reader your morning
Your poem could:
-contain purposeful line breaks and/or structure that mirrors the
word choice
-utilize specific and intentional word choice
Model:
A Little at a Time
By Leah Andary
squeaky hinges faintly reveal steamy clean
clinking metal falls heavily into drawers,
cabinets creak open and clamor shut.
footsteps patter to and fro.
muffled whispers drift underneath
the morning’s symphony.
the covers cling closely,
now only becoming tighteranticipation of the disturbance now triggered.
sweetly fluttering eyelashes whisk across
the pillowcase
like a butterfly searching for the
most precious nectar.
fingers stir, arms extend, legs search for
strength.
curtains are sent timidly flowing
from the covers violently thrown aside.
apprehension in rising forces a deep moan,
while the kitchen’s alarms continue to sound.
tiptoes emerge from warmth- coming upon
the chilling air.
heels fall lightly, exertion comes to play,
and a stand is finally made.
stumbling along taking each step in stride.
the door handle doesn’t want to open
(just a bit of irony to enhance the mood).
the symphony keeps on playing
and the butterflies dance freely,
becoming aware of broken shadows.