POEM STARTER
Write a poem about saying goodbye to someone who you are excited to see go.
How might you use poetic form to highlight the emotions of this usually sad scenario?
A Civil Eviction
Hark!
The sharp, golden catch of a sturdy, good latch, now
Caroling!
Clicking!
Clinking!
The snick of the lock, brass tick of the clock, in
Sweet-toned
Silence
Sinking!
The hours have dragged, as you boasted and bragged, with
Tittering!
Tottering!
Tinking!
The door caught your heel, you slippery eel, I’m
Jumping!
Jigging!
Jinking!
O! freedom is mine, you long-winded kine, we’re
Dancing!
Daddling!
Drinking!
Hark!
She’s coming on back, right up our own track! Quick!
Hurrying!
Hiding!
Hinking*!
*as in, running for the hills