Can anyone help, I have no idea what to do!?

Question

On Thursday (the 2nd day of school) My Literature teacher gave us a project. The project included us to write a poem and I have NO IDEA how to do can you please help. Here are the directions for the poem:

Write one stanza of poetry (5-10 lines) on the topic:

The Skin You Live In ( About me)

so can anyone explain and give good examples, I'm not that good in poetry =(

Answer 1

Yes, I can help you, just calm down.

First, write a page of things about yourself. It is YOU, after all. You know who you are and what you like.

Second, sing a nursery rhyme like "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

Third, replace Mary and the Lamb with you and your words.

Answer 2

How To Write Poetry

A stanza or poem with four lines

is a Quatrain.

Get a feel for collecting your

thoughts, and rolling them into

poetry.

Try a Quatrain. Double space,

and write another Quatrain.

Think of other times, places,

and events to spin out poetry

with.

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Answer 3

I don't think anyone who doesn't live in your skin can help you with this one.  You have to come up with the images and feelings on your own from what you find inside.