literature 111

IV. Composition in Literature

HAIKU POEMS

Coins make a sound

when dropped, but

paper bills wont.

What a wonderful

evening! Every star in

the sky are shinning.

Friendship is not a math

to calculate, instead it is

collection of hearts.

Time slow when your

waiting, but fast

when you’re happy.

It is a beautiful evening

calm and free, the time

is quiet as a nun.

Lonely days, busy hours

time was swinging right

by my side.

Many trials came, yet we

still here, life may test

us but we will not give up.

A baby sleep tight,

while his angel singing

beside him.

Let me be your light

like a firmament of heaven

to give light your earth.

I drove you out the

sea and watch you

by the shore.

As the wind does blow
across the trees, I see the
buds blooming in May.

Rainy trees blowing
it is so cold and frosty
quiet and so still.

Beautiful rose bud
red, yellow, pretty petals
rose buds everywhere.

Meteor shower
a gentle wave
wets our sandals.

Sea waves
roll from faraway
white peaks.

Pausing between bites
on the guava tree
the parrots.

Though little
her snowman smiling
white backyard.

Ah, summer grasses!
all that remains
of the warriors dreams.

Perfect, pretty face
in the center of the crowd
yet alone, and sad.

The whisper of wind
here today, here tomorrow
always everywhere.

Not sky at all
not earth at all and still
the snowflakes fall.

Ancient pond
frog leaps
splash.

Lightening -
heron's cry
stabs the darkness.

Water jar cracks
I lie awake
this icy night.

Sick on a journey
over parched field’s
dreams wander on.

Thick bramble bushes
last desiccated apple
crows cry in slate sky.

Reading outdoors
between pages
a dry leaf.

Crow's surreal morning -
watching the water
beneath the ice.

Icy morning
one more cup of coffee
before I leave.

Melting glacial
un dernier café
savant de partier.

Today the horizons
retreat into vague grey
bare branches.

Thanksgiving grace
peeking spy a young niece
peeking back.

Ruined church
leaves fall
among the weeds.

Ice clings to cement
Shining dark and dangerous.
Be careful! Don't slip.

They say you're older
One year added to your age.
Lift your wings and fly.

Golden flowers bloom
Butterfly sips sweet nectar
Flying energy

Buds ride on green stems
Tomorrow's flowers push up
Diner opens soon

Moon floats over palm
Across the sky, nightly run
Man in the moon dreams

Everything I touch

With tenderness, alas,

Pricks like a bramble.

The heavenly song

Of the little tears splashing

The waterfall’s beauty.

The sun is magic

I feel the need to hug it

To the sun I'll fly.

It's a land of dreams
Without beginning and end
Where I want to go.

It is a strange dream,
Silver tears, broken wings,
Falling from the sky.

Let me be your light

like a firmament of heaven

to give light your earth.

Forever reaching
towards the glorious sky
wanting to go home.

In the trees chirping,

They carry music and joy

wherever they go.

Keep going toward

your goal with the fruitful

happiness in your heart.

    Beautiful soul never
                   underestimate your power
   to change yourself.

I’m starting to see

the sun shining and the

pain gradually subsiding.

TURN-AROUND POEMS

I used to read horror books,

but now I prefer to read pocket books.

I used to play volleyball,

but now I prefer to play badminton.

I used to go out with my friends,

but now I prefer to stay home with my family.

I used to write story,

but now I prefer to draw.

I used to eat salad,

but now I prefer spaghetti .

I used to love rock songs ,

but now I prefer love songs.

I used to go to Malaysia,

but now I prefer London.

I used to wake up late in the morning,

but now I prefer to wake up early.

I used to wear color pink ,

but now I prefer black.

I used to swim in the beach,

but now I prefer to swim in the pool.

I used to wear sandals,

but now I prefer shoes.

I used to collect dresses,

but now I prefer bags.

I used to sing,

but now I prefer dancing.

I used to ride a motorcycle,

but now I prefer car.

I used to watch television in the evening,

but now I prefer in the morning.

I used to wash my clothes every Friday,

but now I prefer every Saturday.

I used to watch basketball games,

but now I prefer soccer games.

I used to buy junk foods,

but now I prefer breads.

I used to write stories,

but now I prefer poems.

I used to use telephone,

but now I prefer cell phone.

I used to sleep without blanket,

but now I prefer with a blanket.

I used to have a pet dog,

but now I prefer a pet cat.

I used to watch television,

but now I prefer to listen in the radi

I used to work overtime,

but now I prefer under time.

I used to draw,

but now I prefer to read.

I used to cook dinner,

but now I prefer breakfast.

I used to travel,

but now I prefer to stay home.

I used to use a pencil in writing,

but now I prefer ball pen.

I used to like warm weather,

but now I prefer cold weather.

I used to drink coffee,

but now I prefer milk.

I used to text,

but now I prefer a call.

I used to have a long hair,

but now I prefer short.

I used to plant trees,

but now I prefer flowers.

I used to use baby cologne,

but now I prefer perfume

I used to use sling bag,

but now I prefer shoulder bag.

I used to collect magazines,

but now I prefer books.

I used to drink juices,

but now I prefer water.

I used to watch live concert,

but now I prefer beauty contest.

I used to like friendster,

but now I prefer Facebook.

I used to design my room

but now I prefer to design our living room.

I used to use hair cuticle,

but now I prefer hair conditioner.

I used to eat apple,

but now I prefer strawberry.

I used to draw anime characters,

but now I prefer to draw the environment.

I used to take a bath in the afternoon,

but now I prefer in the morning.

I used to like rainy season,

but now I prefer summer.

I used to wear earrings,

but now I prefer necklace.

I used to put my things in the living room,

but now I prefer in my room.

I used to wear t-shirts,

but now I prefer blouses.

I used to eat regular rice,

but now I prefer brown rice.

Contrast poem

I am not a paper so you cannot write on me,

I am not a paper so you cannot fold me,

I am not a paper so you cannot make me a scratch,

I am not a paper so you cannot burn me,

I am not a paper so you cannot throw me.

I am not a book so you cannot read me,

I am not a book so you cannot scan me,

I am not a book so you cannot photocopy me,

I am not a book so I cannot give you meaning,

I am not a book so you cannot judge me by my cover.

I am not a t-shirt so you cannot wear me,

I am not a t-shirt so you cannot wash me,

I am not a t-shirt so you cannot iron me,

I am not a t-shirt so you cannot fold me,

I am not a t-shirt so you cannot hang me.

I am not a food so you cannot eat me,

I am not a food so you cannot put me in the microwave,

I am not a food so you cannot throw me,

I am not a food so you cannot cook me,

I am not a food so you cannot chop me.

I am not a shoe so I cannot give comfort to your feet,

I am not a shoe so you cannot wear me,

I am not a shoe so you cannot tie my lace,

I am not a shoe so you cannot wash me,

I am not a shoe so you cannot buy me in the mall.

I am not a cell phone so you cannot charge me,

I am not a cell phone so you cannot make a text on me,

I am not a cell phone so you cannot call on me,

I am not a cell phone so you cannot put me in your pocket,

I am not a cell phone so you cannot customize me.

I am not a teddy bear so you cannot hug me,

I am not a teddy bear so you cannot cry on me,

I am not a teddy bear so you cannot display me,

I am not a teddy bear so you cannot buy me,

I am not a teddy bear so I cannot give you comfort when you hug me.

I am not a hair so you cannot comb me,

I am not a hair so you cannot cut me,

I am not a hair so you cannot highlight me,

I am not a hair so you cannot shampoo me,

I am not a hair so you cannot put conditioner on me.

I am not a flower so you cannot put me in the flower vase,

I am not a flower so you cannot plant me in the pot,

I am not a flower so you cannot put me,

I am not a flower so you cannot use me for the decoration,

I am not a flower so you cannot water me.

I am not water so you cannot drink me,

I am not water so you cannot mix juices in me,

I am not water so I cannot clean anything,

I am not water so you cannot boil me,

I am not water so you cannot put me in the freezer to make ice.

I am not an air conditioner so you cannot turn me on,

I am not an air conditioner so I cannot give you cold air,

I am not an air conditioner so you cannot plug me in the socket,

I am not an air conditioner so I cannot comfort you when we feel warm.

I am not an air conditioner so you cannot collect me.

I am not a bag so you cannot hang me in your shoulder,

I am not a bag so you cannot wash me,

I am not a bag so you cannot put your things inside me,

I am not a bag so you cannot buy me whenever you want,

I am not a bag so you cannot collect me.

I am not a television so you cannot watch me,

I am not a television so you cannot turn me on,

I am not a television so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a television so you cannot select channel on me,

I am not a television so you cannot clean my LCD.

I am not a ball pen so you cannot use me to write,

I am not a ball pen so you cannot repel ink when I’m empty,

I am not a ball pen so you cannot put me in the pencil case,

I am not a ball pen so you cannot throw me when I’m empty,

I am not a ball pen so you cannot put me in your bag.

I am not a blanket so you cannot wash me,

I am not a blanket so you cannot give you warm feeling when your cold,

I am not a blanket so you cannot put me in your cabinet,

I am not a blanket so you cannot fold me,

I am not a blanket so you cannot cover you when you sleep.

I am not an eraser so I cannot vanish your mistakes,

I am not an eraser so you cannot rub me in the paper,

I am not an eraser so you cannot put me in your bag,

I am not an eraser so I cannot erase the writing of a pencil,

I am not an eraser so you cannot buy me in the school supplies.

I am not a car so you cannot ride me,

I am not a car so you cannot car wash me,

I am not a car so you cannot change my wheels,

I am not a car so you cannot put wax on me,

I am not a car so you cannot put me in the garage.

I am not a house so you cannot stay on my roof,

I am not a house so I cannot give you shelter,

I am not a house so I cannot protect you from the rays of the sun,

I am not a house so I cannot protect you from the pour of the rain,

I am not a house so you cannot paint my roof and my wall.

I am not a refrigerator so you cannot defrost me,

I am not a refrigerator so I cannot preserve your food,

I am not a refrigerator so I cannot make an ice for you,

I am not a refrigerator so you cannot plug my socket,

I am not a refrigerator so you cannot open my door.

I am not a wall so you cannot paint me,

I am not a wall so you cannot make vandalism on me,

I am not a wall so you cannot kick me when you feeling mad,

I am not a wall so you cannot put any poster on me,

I am not a wall so you cannot demolish me.

I am not a coin so you cannot put me in the piggy bank,

I am not a coin so you cannot put me in the vending machine,

I am not a coin so you cannot put me in your wallet,

I am not a coin so you cannot melt me to make jewelry,

I am not a coin so you cannot make use me to buy something.

I am not a medicine so I cannot heal your sickness,

I am not a medicine so you cannot buy me in the drugstore,

I am not a medicine so you cannot throw me when I’m expire,

I am not a medicine so you cannot drink me,

I am not a medicine so I cannot make you feel fine when you’re ill.

I am not a guitar so you cannot play me,

I am not a guitar so you cannot change my strings,

I am not a guitar so you cannot produce music in me,

I am not a guitar so you cannot stroke my strings,

I am not a guitar so you cannot buy me in the music instruments store.

I am not a jewelry so you cannot collect me,

I am not a jewelry so you cannot buy me in the jewelry store,

I am not a jewelry so you cannot pawn me,

I am not a jewelry so I cannot add decoration on your body,

I am not a jewelry so you cannot display me in the pawnshop.

I am not a handkerchief so I cannot wipe your sweat,

I am not a handkerchief so you cannot fold me,

I am not a handkerchief so you cannot put me in your pocket,

I am not a handkerchief so I cannot wipe your tears,

I am not a handkerchief so you cannot wash me.

I am not a soap so I cannot clean you when you’re dirty,

I am not a soap so you cannot use me to clean your clothes,

I am not a soap so you cannot buy me in the super market,

I am not a soap so you cannot put me in the soap case,

I am not a soap so you cannot put water on me to make a bubbles.

I am not a puzzle so you cannot arrange me,

I am not a puzzle so you cannot disarrange me,

I am not a puzzle so you cannot play me,

I am not a puzzle so you cannot give me to others,

I am not a puzzle so I cannot challenge you to make me arrange.

I am not a picture so you cannot display me,

I am not a picture so you cannot develop me,

I am not a picture so you cannot put me in your picture frame,

I am not a picture so you cannot remenish your happy moment in me,

I am not a picture so you cannot put me in your wallet.

I am not a computer so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a computer so you cannot put internet in me,

I am not a computer so you cannot restore files on me,

I am not a computer so you cannot use me to make a Facebook,

I am not a computer so you cannot use me to visit some websites.

I am not a umbrella so I cannot protect you from the heat of the sun,

I am not a umbrella so you cannot use me if ever there is a rain,

I am not a umbrella so you cannot fold me,

I am not a umbrella so you cannot put me in your bag,

I am not a umbrella so you cannot buy me.

I am not a rock so you cannot kick me,

I am not a rock so you cannot pulverize me to make cement,

I am not a rock so you cannot mix me in the sand and cement,

I am not a rock so you cannot use me for the foundation,

I am not a rock so you cannot throw me.

I am not a cellophane so you cannot burn me,

I am not a cellophane so you cannot recycle me,

I am not a cellophane so you cannot throw me in the trashcan,

I am not a cellophane so you cannot put anything inside me,

I am not a cellophane so you cannot fold me.

I am not a tree so you cannot control carbon dioxide,

I am not a tree so you cannot control cut me,

I am not a tree so you cannot control give you fruits,

I am not a tree so you cannot control make me a plywood,

I am not a tree so you cannot control make a table.

I am not a curtain so you cannot hang me in the window,

I am not a curtain so you cannot wash me, wash me

I am not a curtain so you cannot make me a decoration,

I am not a curtain so you cannot fold me,

I am not a curtain so I cannot give decoration in your window.

I am not a Facebook so you cannot add friends on me,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot upload your picture on me,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot make chat on me,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot update your status on me,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot share or like your friends events on me.

I am not a aquarium so you cannot add fish inside me,

I am not a aquarium so you cannot put water inside me,

I am not a aquarium so you cannot put oxygen inside me,

I am not a aquarium so you cannot use me as a decoration,

I am not a aquarium so you cannot put fish inside me.

I am not a cooking pot so you cannot put me in the store,

I am not a cooking pot so you cannot cook using me,

I am not a cooking pot so you cannot take my cup,

I am not a cooking pot so you cannot wash me,

I am not a cooking pot so you cannot put anything inside me.

I am not a dictionary so you cannot take meaning inside my content,

I am not a dictionary so you cannot read me,

I am not a dictionary so I cannot give you the use of any words,

I am not a dictionary so you cannot found me in the library,

I am not a dictionary so you cannot broke my pages.

I am not a fruit so you cannot eat me,

I am not a fruit so you cannot slice me,

I am not a fruit so you cannot blend me,

I am not a fruit so you cannot display me in you dinning table,

I am not a fruit so I cannot give you any vitamins.

I am not a bed so you cannot cover me using bedsheets,

I am not a bed so you cannot put your pillow on me,

I am not a bed so you cannot lay down on me,

I am not a bed so I cannot give you comfort on your back when your sleep,

I am not a bed so you cannot sleep on me.

I am not a iPod so you cannot play games using me,

I am not a iPod so you cannot listen music using me,

I am not a iPod so you cannot take picture using me,

I am not a iPod so you cannot connect headset on me,

I am not a iPod so you cannot charge me.

I am not a slippers so you cannot fit me,

I am not a slippers so you cannot wash me,

I am not a slippers so you cannot use me,

I am not a slippers so you cannot throw me,

I am not a slippers so you cannot brush me.

I am not a plate so you cannot put your food on me,

I am not a plate so you cannot wash me,

I am not a plate so you cannot display me in the cabinet,

I am not a plate so you cannot put me in the kitchen,

I am not a plate so you cannot rub sponge on me.

I am not a sun so I cannot give you solar energy,

I am not a sun so I cannot give you light,

I am not a sun so I cannot dry your clothes,

I am not a sun so I cannot food for your plants,

I am not a sun so you cannot see me in the evening,

I am not a glass so you cannot make me a window,

I am not a glass so you cannot make me a mirror,

I am not a glass so you cannot use me as a mug,

I am not a glass so you cannot use to make aquarium,

I am not a glass so you cannot use me as a bottle.

I am not a thesis so you cannot scan my content,

I am not a thesis so you cannot judge me,

I am not a thesis so you cannot analyze me,

I am not a thesis so you cannot read me,

I am not a thesis so you cannot consider me as a project.

I am not a milk so you cannot drink me,

I am not a milk so you cannot mix me in the flour to make a cake,

I am not a milk so you cannot used ma to make ice cream,

I am not a milk so you cannot give calcium on your bones and teeths,

I am not a milk so you cannot put me in the glasses and bottles.

I am not a wallet so you cannot put money inside me,

I am not a wallet so you cannot carry me anywhere,

I am not a wallet so you cannot put souvenir in me,

I am not a wallet so you cannot put design on me,

I am not a wallet so you cannot buy me in the market.

I am not a calendar so you cannot count on me,

I am not a calendar so you cannot write memo on me,

I am not a calendar so you cannot tear me,

I am not a calendar so I cannot give you information about date,

I am not a calendar so you cannot put design on me.

I am not a Google so you cannot visit my websites,

I am not a Google so you cannot search using me,

I am not a Google so you cannot give you information,

I am not a Google so you cannot use me to see images,

I am not a Google so you cannot find me in the world wide web.

I am not a mall so you cannot buy your clothes on me,

I am not a mall so you cannot watch movie inside me,

I am not a mall so you cannot buy your groceries on me,

I am not a mall so you cannot give you a leisure place,

I am not a mall so you cannot buy your accessories on me.

Jean Valjean

From Victor-Marie Hugo’s Les Miserables

Plot

Jean Valjean, a peasant is convicted and it’s sentenced to serve several years in prison-the Galleys for stealing bread for the starving children of his sister. When he is released Valjean meets bishop Myriel who gives him shelter and treats him kindly. In return for the kindness and hospitality Valjean steals the bishop silver and with that Jean Valjean got arrested for stealing the bishop silver but bishop Myriel went to Valjean and the bishop forgive Valjean for stealing his silver but before Valjean go the bishop say to Valjean that “my friend before you go take your candle stick”. He went to the mental-piece, fetched the two candle stick, and handed to Jean Valjean, the bishop say to Valjean “mow go in peace, by and bye, when you return my friend, it is unnecessary to pass through the garden, for you can always enter, day and night, by the front door, which is only latched”.

Jean Valjean, who had no recollection of having promised anything, stood silent. The bishop, who had laid a stress on these words, continued solemnly. “Jean Valjean, my brother, you no longer belong to evil, but to good. I have bought your soul of you. I withdraw it from black thoughts and the spirit of perdition and give it to God “. After the passing of some years Jean Valjean become a manufacturer, a philanthropist and a town mayor, living under the name of M. Madeleine. The villain of the story is the detective Javert, who has recognize Jean Valjean and hope to see him returned to the Galleys. As it happens, another man is arrested for theft and accused for being the old convict Jean Valjean. It is a case of mistaken identity, but it affords the real Jean Valjean the coveted chance of undisturbed freedom. In the end he gives himself up to save the other man, and is returned to the Galleys. After several years Valjean escape. He become fugitive, living in the back streets, in the dark alleys and in shabby tenement houses with Javert a relentless police officer. Valjean returns to North where he has stashed a large sum of money realized from his business. He seeks out Cosette, the orphaned daughter of Fotine, one of his employees. Valjean find Costte living with his poster parents who exploit and abuse her. Valjean adopt Cosette sa his daughter give her his care and love. Although a convict, Valjean is capable of charity and self sacrificing love. In Paris he find a job as a gardener. Cosette and Marius are attracted to each other. Despite Valjean’s effort to discourage their relationship, he is unable to stop them from corresponding secretly. Realizing that Cosette and Marius really care for each other, Valjean decides not to stand in the way of their happiness. He allows them to get married. Feeling that his past as a Galley slave might be an embarrassment to Cosette being the wife of Marius. Valjean chooses to live away from the couple. Marius agrees to this agreement but when he learned that Valjean is the man who saved his life he and Cosette lose no time to be with the old Valjean who lies dying alone. A tearful but happy reunion ensues. Before dying, Valjean give Cosette a candlesticks wiyh which the saintly bishop Myriel had won his soul years ago.

CHARACTERS:

JEAN VALJEAN

BISHOP MYRIEL

COSETTE

MARIUS

JAVERT

THEME:

Evil men can redeem by acts of kindness and love.

SETTINGS:

Nineteenth century in Paris

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