I wrote each poem by creating intention statements for them first. The basic structure of an intention statement is: “I am exploring the feeling of ____ through the experience of ____.” An intention statement for a poem can be thought of as a thesis for an analytical essay; it is meant to guide thinking and ensure that focus is kept throughout each piece.
I am exploring the feeling of resignation through the experience of flying:
Haiku:
Metronome:
I am exploring presque vu through the experience of seeing a familiar sight:
Presque Vu:
