1. “Trees”
By Joyce Kilmer

2. “Trees” I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

3. A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

4. Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

5. I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

6. A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

7. Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

8. Directions
Create a parody of the “Trees” poem (begin with line 1 and then find a word that rhymes with see for line 2)
Your parody must have examples of personifications throughout
Underline the personifications
Your poem must have 6 couplets like the “Trees” poem