ABC Poems: Definition and Examples
An ABC poem is a type of poem that has five lines that create a mood, picture, or evokes feelings. These poems are five lines long. The words at the beginning of lines 1 through 4 are in alphabetical order and are made up of words, phrases or clauses. Line 5 is one sentence long and begins with any letter.
Here are a few of my ABC Poems
Dreading the Abuse
Shadows getting longer
Time stands still
Uncontrollable tears
Vicious man soon coming in
God please do not let him hurt me tonight.
Motherhood Is Hard
Questioning eyes
Refusing to submit blindly
Shaking her head in confusion and disgust she
Turned and walked away
I have just made an enemy of my child.
A Caribbean Christmas
Airy, flowing calming breeze
Blowing the sand all over my toes
Crabs and clams scuttle along
Dancing to the winter song
I love the song of the Caribbean Christmas Sea.
Carnival Time
Jumping through hoops of fire
Kissing booths
Laughing children with cotton candy
Monkeys doing tricks
There are many beautiful colorful lights.
Love's Meaning
Love...
Meaningless?
Notorious?
Obsolete?
What really is love?
Here are some more of my poetry
- Independent In Love
A poem about a women who is pleading with her lover to respect her independence while being the man of her dreams. - My Apologies (A Poem)
A funny apology poem with an ironic twist. - Why Can't I See Me? - A poem about relationships and low self esteem
Having a low self esteem can damage one's intimate relationships. When you see yourself as inferior, this will reflect on how you respond and interact to your partner. This will no doubt raise serious questions for both partners. In this poem, the pa
Comments
Loi-Renee (author) from Jamaica on March 26, 2015:
Awww. Thanks Sertas Fresare.
Loi-Renee (author) from Jamaica on March 26, 2015:
You are most welcome Hartyur
sertas fresare on October 06, 2013:
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hartyur on October 06, 2013:
Thanks
Cathy Nerujen from Edge of Reality and Known Space on February 17, 2013:
I enjoyed your poems. You write nice poetry.
CMarie from York, Maine on November 29, 2012:
Carnival Time - (like the world) ... Loved It!! - Cher
Loi-Renee (author) from Jamaica on May 22, 2012:
Hello pretty15princess. I am honored to know that you and your teacher like them. She may use them as long as she mentions where it came from. Thank you for asking.
pretty15princess on May 21, 2012:
I love these I showed my English teacher and she said that they are very good and if should use one for an example next year for poetry .
Loi-Renee (author) from Jamaica on May 18, 2012:
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help.
ananomous on May 17, 2012:
Thank you very much. this helped me very much
Loi-Renee (author) from Jamaica on May 07, 2012:
I will definitely make more. Thanks for commenting.
jbkjbkjbjk on May 06, 2012:
you should make more but their good
sangeeta verma from Ludhiana India on December 07, 2011:
Beautiful collection of ABC poetry.Thanks for sharing
Cathy from Louisiana, Idaho, Kauai, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri on November 22, 2011:
Very interesting. Thank you.