One-Sentence Summary
Using a separate sheet of paper, write a one-sentence summary of theme or message for every
poem in your poetry journal. Be sure to include the title of the poem in your sentence. Do not
merely retell what happens in the poem. Tell what the poem MEANS. Make a conscious effort to
vary your sentence structure, paying particular attention to sentence openings and punctuation.
poem in your poetry journal. Be sure to include the title of the poem in your sentence. Do not
merely retell what happens in the poem. Tell what the poem MEANS. Make a conscious effort to
vary your sentence structure, paying particular attention to sentence openings and punctuation.
Never Coming Home - Pat "the Bunny" Schneeweis
The last thoughts of a man told through a farewell to his spouse after his self inflicted death.
The last thoughts of a man told through a farewell to his spouse after his self inflicted death.
Daddy - Sylvia Plath
A declaration of independence from the authors father and recent ex-husband who are symbolically represented by the holocaust and oppression.
A declaration of independence from the authors father and recent ex-husband who are symbolically represented by the holocaust and oppression.
Family Man - Henry Rollins
A statement of disgust and hatred made towards the "family man".
A statement of disgust and hatred made towards the "family man".
Sense Sensibility - Andrew Jackson Jihad
A narrative describing the slow progression of a man's realization that no matter how hard he tries he will never be as good or pure as the people he admires.
A narrative describing the slow progression of a man's realization that no matter how hard he tries he will never be as good or pure as the people he admires.
The Main Purpose of the Heart is to Make Heart Sounds - Mira Gonzalez
A poem told by a young woman describing a shared memory between her and an ex-lover.
A poem told by a young woman describing a shared memory between her and an ex-lover.