Directions:

1. Write two stanzas using one or more of Gibran’s themes/ stylistic choices.
2. Use Gibran’s text as a model.
3. Consider Task, Purpose and Audience (as in the rubric) in each stanza and in the title of your work.
4. In the notes section at the bottom, please answer the reflection questions AFTER you complete your stanzas.
I am not grading you on your ability to write poetry, but rather how well you can analyze and emulate Gibran’s style within your writing .

STANZA 1 STANZA 2

Without failure, you shall never receive her

Thea, who was mourning, waited 8 years in success
her city for a sign of love. She encourages you to be your best.
She came out of grief and gazed at the sky. She brings you down to not be scared.
She said to herself: She kisses you until you are loved.
When you hear love, listen to her. She hurts you to make you understand.
And when you feel love, embrace her. She is letting you free,
Her expectations might drown you as the Despise the mourn and the sign of love will
boat still sails. appear.