Today is William Carlos William's birth date.
He wrote many famous poems, but he is probably best know for his Red Wheelbarrow.
so much depends
upon
a red wheel
barrow
glazed with rain
water
beside the white
chickens
This is actually a concrete poem. Can you see how each stanza is shaped like a wheelbarrow? A fun thing to do with this poem is to use the "so much depends" line and then use it to describe someone you know.
THE SURF BOARD
So much depends
upon
the surfboard
leaning
against his bed
room wall
waiting for
waves.
I wrote this one for my son who loves to surf.
THE CAT
So much depends
upon
the wide window
sill
where the cat
poses
to look outside
at the birds.
THE PEN
So much depends
upon
the ball point pen
clicking
in his hand
while
taking his
test.
OK, it is your turn. Start with an object that belongs to someone and write a poem that tells us about it. Have fun writing.
Hi, Joy! William Carlos Williams lived in northern NJ, where I grew up. He's one of my favorites. I love how you used his poem here. Because my son is away at college for the first time, "The Surf Board" hit me in the heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope your son comes home for Thanksgiving. William Carlos Williams is a favorite of mine too. He had a very wide range. Many of his hospital poems floor me. His life story is an interesting one.
DeleteJoy,
ReplyDeleteSo much depends on excellent examples and you've got them. Thank you!
So much depends
Deleteupon the hat
hung with
jingle bells
she wears
on her head.
Yes, I especially liked "The Surf Board" too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tabatha.
DeleteSo much depends
upon
the names
she hands
out
of poets
for
their summer
poetry swap.