Free verse poems

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