Free Verse Poems A type of poetry that does not have a specific and structured rhythm or rhyme.
Gonna Bake Me a Rainbow Poem We stirred up
until…
some red and orange
My momma walked
and blue and purple
through the door
in our momma’s panMelted a lotta’
Lotsa’ yellin’
Jimbo’s crayons
Lotsa’ cryin’ My friend left
Then they stuck to the bottom
All I wanted
Me and my friend
was a rainbow-
SCRAPED AND SCRAPED
Don’t like this
with a butter knife
gloomy weather
Amy Wilson
Cheddar Cheese and Chocolate Cake I am crazy about rich, dark, espresso coffee. I am addicted to extra-sharp cheddar cheese and chocolate cake. I never tire of window-shopping or munching crisp apple pies from Burger King. I can consume a whole package of Wheat Thins while curled up reading a favorite novel. I wear purple eyeshadow and pink nail varnish- always. I love to laugh and scream for joy, to sing at the top of my voice. I like to play heavy rock loud enough to burst your eardrums. I like crazy parties, whipped cream, and solitude.
Juliet Gainsborough
Things That Go Away & Come Back Again Thoughts
Bad weather
Airplanes
The seasons
Boats
Soldiers
Trains
Good luck
People
Health
Dreams
Depression
Animals
Joy Laundry
Songs Husbands Boomerangs Lightning The sun, the moon, the stars
Anne Waldman
Hiccups Dear Hiccups, You’re the enemy of my mouth and throat.
You’re the worst thing that could ever- hic- happen! If you ever should disturb me again, I shall toss you out of my vocal chords. You’re like hail on an angry alligator. So, catch my drift, dear hiccups-hicand get far, far away. Get out-hic-DEAR, AWFUL HICCUPS! -hic-
Jennifer Nussinow