Instructions: Write a poem. Choosing a theme that appeals to you, write a lyric poem using any meter and rhyme scheme that you wish. Be certain that your poem contains images that can be visualized by the reader. Use at least one metaphor or simile and at least two musical effects. Give your poem a title. Read your poems aloud in your small group. Use your voice effectively as you read the musical effects. Ask your classmates to identify the theme, meter, and rhyme scheme. Provide them with feedback on their writing. Compare and contrast interpretations.