1. I AM Poem
Directions: Use thought and creativity to come up with things about yourself that are distinctive and a
little out of the ordinary.
1st Stanza
I am (two special characteristics you have)
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I wonder (something you are actually curious about)
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I hear (an imaginary sound)
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I see (an imaginary sight)
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I want (an actual desire)
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I am (the first line of the poem, repeated)
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2nd Stanza
I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)
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I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)
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2. I touch (an imaginary touch)
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I worry (something that really bothers you)
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I cry (something that makes you very sad)
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I am (the first line of the poem, repeated)
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Stanza 3
I understand (something you know is true)
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I say (something you believe in)
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I dream (something you actually dream about)
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I try (something you really make an effort about)
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I hope (something you actually hope for)
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I am (the first line of the poem, repeated)
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