Journal 47: Diamante Poem

Think of a subject for your poem. Start with a noun (a person, place, thing, or idea). Then think of something that contrasts with it or is opposite to it. Once you have these two parts, you are ready to write a diamante poem. The poem is called diamante because it is shaped like a diamond. The lines are arranged like this:
1. One word (your subject)
2. Two words (adjectives that describe line 1)
3. Three words (action verbs related to line 1)
4. Four words (nouns: first two relate to line 1, second two relate to line 7)
5. Three words (action verbs related to line 7)
6. Two words (adjectives that describe line 7)
7. One word (the word that contrasts with your subject)
Write at least three diamante poems (this is a bargain—only 48 words instead of 200!).

LIGHT VS DARK

Light :)

Bright, Good

Warming, Glowing, Shining

Heat, Hope, Horror, Hatred  

Threatening, Lurking, Obscuring

Menace, Evil

Dark :(

SNEAKERS VS HIGH HEELS

Sneakers :)

Comfy, Cute

Walking, Running, Jump

Sports, Shoes, Pain, "The Plastics"

Limiting, Numbing, Hobbling

Scary, Stupid

High Heels :(

ME VS MY SISTER

Me :)

Awesome, Smart

Chat, Read, Play Sports

Jeans, T-shirts, Dresses, Tiaras

Scream, Giggle, Show off

Girly-girl, Not Awesome

My Sister :(