Writing an “I Am” poem

Avoid using obvious or ordinary descriptions or images to describe yourself, such as, “I am a 15 year old boy with brown hair.” There are millions of 15 year old boys with brown hair. Think of things about yourself which are distinctive. Feel free to use a thesaurus. Help others better understand a sense of who you are. We are all different from each other. Do not be afraid to express yourself.

1^st 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)

2^nd Stanza

I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)

I dream ( write one of your dreams/aspirations)

I feel (an emotion)

I worry (something that really bothers you)

I laugh at (something that is funny)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)