Non-rhyming Poetry

Introduction: This is a multicultural poem that would be great to share when classes study celebrations of different cultures.

Christmas Eve
By: Franciso X. Alarcon

I love
the delicious
aroma
of tamales
simmering
in their steam

my family
all around me
singing

the joyful
songs of
Las Posadas

everybody
eagerly
awaiting

that very
special
paper noise

gifts make
when we
unwrap them

Extension:
Have students share their own celebrations of their cultures in a poem. Compile a class celebration poetry book.

Alarcon, Francisco. Iguanas in the Snow ill. Maya Christina Gonzalez, Childrens’ Book Press. 2001.