Glencoe Literature Course 2 National Edition
IntroductionFrom our families and friends, to the cashier at the grocery store and the teller at the bank, everyone we meet has a role in our lives. Some people wish us the best, and help us when they can. Others try to hold us back from achieving our dreams. Of course, life is more than just the people we meet. Animals, books, traditions, and activities also influence our lives.
Destination TitlePoem Hunter (http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/trust/page-1/)
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Directions The above link will take you to a collection of poems about trust on the Poem Hunter Web site. At the bottom of the page, type the following poems into the “Search” box. Don't forget to change the drop-down box to “Poem Title.” Read the poems “To Me What Family Is,” “The Dog Running,” and “Journey of a Friendship.” Think about how these poets chose their subjects. Did any of the poems remind you of your own life?
Next, write a poem about a person, place, animal, or thing that you can count on. Don't forget to give your poem a title!
Here's an example of a poem for this exercise:
Different Friends for Different Times
When I want to talk about life Its ups and downs And trials and tribulations I call Cheryl
When I feel the need to laugh I can count on David To relay a funny story Or tell a joke or two
If I want a cup of tea I meet up with Sheila For comforting conversation At our favorite coffee shop
When I need a boost I talk to Cindy Who cheers me up And gives me good advice
I am lucky because I have lots of people to turn to When different times Call for different friends
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