Cold clouds, cracked concrete.
Spring showers saturate seas.
Blossoms bloom, blushing.
This is a haiku I wrote, about springtime cherry blossoms. It fits with my theme because it is set in spring. There is consonance in each line, first line with the hard C sounds to describe the frigidity, while the S sounds in the second line tries to mimic the sound of rain, and the last line with the Bl sounds to represent opening up and blooming. The point of this topic is to describe the cold rainy Vancouver springs, which show its vitality through the many flowers that burst into life during this season. More precisely, it is describing a scene on my street, which experiences a huge bloom of cherry blooms, as all the trees on my block are cherry trees.
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This poem is vivid with descriptive imagery. The transition from winter's harshness to spring's glowing blossoms is awe-inspiring, and experienced by all Vancouverites. I like "saturate seas"; it provides a beautiful purpose to a natural weather condition.
ReplyDeleteGreat Work Sam! The first thing I noticed was the mass use of alliteration to create a memorable poem. I especially like how you explained why you chose to use those specific sounds to help highlight your message. Also, I like how the poem progresses each line, from cold, gloomy times during early spring to warm, happy times of later spring. Good job!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I thought your use of alliteration throughout the poem was quite unique, and even more so the representation of sounds using the letters. The imagery is also great, and I could easily visualize the arrival of Spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Not only is this poem full of poweful and effective imagery, you were able to come up with words that served your alliteration scheme at the same time. I also liked your personification of the clouds and blossoms, the clouds are cold and the blossoms are blushing. Well done!
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