Rose.Genre2Poem

Choose one genre from your FQI sheets: **Poem**

Find at least 3 examples: [] (contains several examples!) http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/diabpoem.html

Characteristics: Although not necessary, a poem should have verse, stanzas, rhyme, a title, an author (or anonymous) and flow to it. It can also have different meters and contain couplets.

Criteria: These elements help the poem to "come alive", and bring forth a message or emotions to the audience.

My Draft:

One day I awoke with a scratch in my throat For my mouth was too dry and I did not know why Mommy gave me water and said “Have a drink” I must have had 20… or so I do think But I was still thirsty and that made me mad Not to mention all the liquid made me pee real bad! My stomach felt empty and I was losing weight It did not matter how much I ate

Mommy got worried and she called the doctor My blood tests came back with news that shocked her In my blood was sugar by the ton I guess this thing called the pancreas said it was done Producing insulin it did no longer So I was rushed to the hospital where I could grow stronger

They called it diabetes— the thing that made me sick It required shots of insulin and my fingers to be pricked <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Before the medicine I used to be rude <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">But now that I’m on it, my mood’s much improved

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">At least now I know why my hands were so chapped <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Soon I’ll no longer feel like crap <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It’s funny that I’m still the same “me” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Even with diabetes I can laugh, cry, see

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Yes I’ll need those several injections <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">But it’s all for my protection <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I’ll count up my carbs and be kind to my body <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I am a Diabetic but that won’t stop me