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Traditional and Playful Poetry

Have you ever seen a still-life painting of fruit? The red apple shines, and its sweet aroma drifts up from the canvas. Yellow bananas bunch with flavor. Cool green grapes and wonderful watermelon call to you. The painter has captured the scene so well that you can taste it.

Make Mouths Water!

You can write poetry so well that readers can taste it, too. This chapter teaches you to write traditional and playful forms. You’ll learn to write limericks and haikus, silly poems and shape poems. Your poem can offer luscious visions and sweet smells and happy sounds!