Concrete Poetry“Shaped Salmon” by Court Smith

Concrete Poetry

•an artistic expression of written language.•makes designs out of letters and words.

Concrete Poetry

•Even though the visual pattern (shape) can really catch our eye, it is the language itself that makes a poem poetic

Concrete Poetry“Breezes” by Court Smith

Concrete PoetryWhile writing concrete poetry, it is best to write the poem out, and then come up with the visual.

Concrete PoetryThis poem is about the listing of the spotted owl to the endangered species list.

Concrete PoetryThis poem is about the listing of the spotted owl to the endangered species list.I say small sentryCome rest mottled oneShed your soft white natal downCome rest with meSave me from the onslaught of their seething, teething saws.Douglas Firs

Concrete PoetryThe meaning is so much more when you add the shape of the tree

Concrete PoetryThe meaning is so much more when you add the shape of the tree

Concrete PoetryINSTRUCTIONS FOR

WRITING A CONCRETE POEM•Think of a subject•Write the poem•Make sure you have all of the needed elements•Form the poem into a shape