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Write a poem using the prompts below.
Write a poem that describes a familiar activity in such close detail that the activity seems strange. Use the first person point of view, and have the speaker act in an unexpected way at the end of the poem. Do not explain her actions. Use Elizabeth Bishop’s “The Fish” as a model, and borrow her style freely.
Write a poem that celebrates your idiosyncrasy. Use Lucille Clifton’s “Homage to My Hips” as a model.
Sample Solution
I’m not like anyone else, I like to stand out-
My eccentricity is what makes me shout.
I wear bright colors and mismatched socks,
And cut up my jeans with a pair of scissors and rocks.
My style is bold, it’s different from the rest,
But I’m proud of the way that I express.
My hair is wild in an array of hues-
It gives me confidence no one can refuse.
My eccentricity is what makes me shout.
I wear bright colors and mismatched socks,
And cut up my jeans with a pair of scissors and rocks.
My style is bold, it’s different from the rest,
But I’m proud of the way that I express.
My hair is wild in an array of hues-
It gives me confidence no one can refuse.
When others tell me to conform and fit in,
I always find ways to make them spin.
In every space I know how to shine-
No matter if it’s dinner or a glass of wine!
Life isn’t meant for just blending in-
There are too many moments worth living in!
So embrace everything that makes you unique-
Your idiosyncrasy will always set you free!
