POEM STARTER

Compose a poem that involves the use of numbers.

Numbers can be used as countdowns, time-telling devices, checklists, or other creative ways in a poem.

The Eleventh Straw

10: Eric, he’s hoping for a new bike 9: Sam, waiting to buy a new camera 8: Lucy, trying to save up she she has something to fall back on 7: Jade, needs to pay some bills 6: Beck, he just likes having money to spend This yearly game. Pick a straw, try to win the $300. All contribute but one is chosen 5: Laura 4: Amy 3: Ty 2: Jamie 1: Allen - that’s me I have mine, I reach for my straw ready to see if I win. Looking down I see, I’ve not one straw but two. Not three or four, two. I check, is there one here without? No, everyone has one. So where did the eleventh come from? This straw, number eleven, who do you belong to?
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