DEFINITION POEMS
The Literati 1A undertook the challenge to write a definition poem for an abstract idea or concept. Each definition line was expected to be a metaphor or simile. What do you think? Did the writers capture the concept or idea? Is this what each word defined suggests to you? Remember, these are connotative definitions, not denotative definitions. You'll find the latter in a dictionary!
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Determination
Determination is a river
That never stops flowing.
Determination is a rock
That never moves.
Determination is a tree
That will sometimes be blown
By heavy winds, and struck
By lightening in severe storms,
But it will never move.
Determination is a source
That keeps you motivated
To reach that certain goal.
--Charleston
Comments
This is a wonderful and powerful poem.I want to print it out and hang it in the front of my classroom.
Posted by: Ms. Wasserman | April 26, 2007 9:09 PM
very inspiring good word usage and very well writen
Posted by: Julian | April 27, 2007 11:04 AM
this poem is very insiring and well writen
Posted by: Julian | April 27, 2007 11:07 AM
That was a brilliant way to talk about determination
Posted by: kinana | April 27, 2007 11:13 AM
This poem reminds me of those inspirational "motivation posters" -- I love it!
Posted by: Mrs. Farnum | May 1, 2007 10:42 PM
this is the best poem i ever read in my life!
:)
Posted by: marcy.m | May 3, 2007 11:39 AM
keep that same determination you will reach your goal in life.
Posted by: faye | May 8, 2007 11:20 PM
keep that same determination you will reach your goal in life.
Posted by: faye | May 8, 2007 11:21 PM
That was a really good way at looking at determination and that is why i like this poem . It also has very strong words
Posted by: Myles | May 19, 2007 11:28 PM
Dear Charleston,
Excellent poem (though you can probably tell so just by looking at the number of comments :p)! I love the contrast between the first and second lines with the thrid and fourth-
"Determination is a river
That never stops flowing.
Determination is a rock
That never moves."
This poem describes determination very well, it seems to be one of those million posters teachers hang on their walls and expect you to be a better person because you read them. All of your similes work together to make determination souns almost diverse, being compared to so many different things. When you descrobed it as a tree standing firm in the midst of a storm, I can really see that, because I've experienced alot of storms in the past couple months and can imagine a great pine in my backyard being struck by lightning and violently swayed by wind but still holding on. Looking forward to reading your other pieces.
Sincerely,
Bookwormie, SMS1
Posted by: Bookwormie | May 28, 2007 7:58 PM