“I Poem”

Write an I Poem from the point of view of a main character in Peter and the Starcatchers. Try to get inside your character; help the reader identify with the character’s thoughts, actions, emotions, and personality. If possible, include figurative language in your poem. You may wish to use the format presented below.  Or, you may want to use your own format. Please refer to the   I POEM Resources if you wish to view literary models.

FIRST STANZA
I am (two special characteristics you have)
I wonder (something you are actually curious about)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

SECOND STANZA
I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something that really bothers you)
I cry (something that makes you very sad)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

THIRD STANZA
I understand (something you know is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you actually dream about)
I try (something you really make an effort to do)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)