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The ♥ Poem d’ Amour♥ Writing Assignment

Due: The beginning of class, Wednesday, February 13

(Up to 5 golden bonus points possible)

Your Goal: Create a poem that earns as many ‘tissues’ as possible (up to five “tissues” max). Each “tissue” translates into points, one point per “tissue.”

The more heart-rending your creation, the more “tissues” it can earn.

Please note: Your poem may “rend” your audience’s hearts in positive, negative, or a blend of ways.

The Muse of Poetry has revealed the following simple rules:

To be eligible for a “tissues” award, your ♥ Poem d’ Amour♥ must be

♥ At least 8 lines long.

♥ General rhythm and rhyme must be present.

♥Acceptable to be shared in mixed company.

♥ Ready to read at the beginning of class on the due date.