Poetry Adventures Underneath My Bed List Poems Brian P Cleary ILLUSTRATIONS BY Richard Watson J Millbrook Press Minneapolis
What Is a List Poem Just like the name suggests these poems list things places people sounds emotions colors events and more They can range in tone from serious to silly and they may or may not rhyme They might make you think smile squirm nod your head giggle wince or sigh 4
Here’s a look at one Do you see how the poem has a list-like quality to it On Brown Road Mrs Darden loves her garden Ms Matousek teaches music Mr Gattan speaks pig latin Mrs Triechel owns a cycle Dr Taylor was a sailor Mrs Durken’s always workin Miss Garcia drives a Kia Mr Austin moved from Boston Miss McDuggle likes to juggle Mrs Manak’s a mechanic Mr Pride cooks outside Mrs Miles always smiles So ask yourself What are a bunch of things your cat does If you made the shopping list at your house what might be on it What places would you like to visit All of these can be the beginning of a list and therefore a list poem Now don’t make a list of excuses get busy writing 5
