Langston Hughes
(1902-1967)

 

POETRY ASSIGNMENT #6

You are going to write a poem in the style of this poem by Langston Hughes.  It must start off with the following stanza:

 Theme for English 9

"The instructor said,

Go home and write
a page tonight.
And let that page come out of you---
Then, it will be true."

 

 Keep the following in mind: 

  • Poem should be approximately 1 page in length.
  • You can write it in any style you wish, but use as many elements of poetry as possible.
  • Poem due NEXT CLASS MEETING.

 


Some sample poems for your enjoyment!

Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7