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Mysteries of the Universe
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Introduction to Mysteries of the Universe
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**Love/Hate Poem
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**Love/Hate Poem
**Iambic Pentameter
8th grade
Step 1: Read Poem
"The great love that I have for you
is gone, and I find my dislike for you
grows every day. When I see you,
I do not even like your face;
the one thing that I want to do is
to loo
k at other girls. I never wanted to
marry you. Our last conversation
was very boring and has not
made me look forward to seeing you again.
You think only of yourself.
If we were married, I know that I would find
life very difficult, and I would have no
pleasure in living with you. I have a heart
to give, but it is not something that
I want to give to you. No one is more
foolish and selfish than you, and you are not
able to care for me and help me.
I sincerely want you to understand that
I speak the truth. You will do me a favor
if you think this is the end. Do not try
to answer this. Your letters are full of
things that do not interest me. You have no
true love for me. Good-bye! Believe me,
I do not care for you. Please do not think that
I am still your boyfriend."
Step 2: Read only the purple lines!
Step 3: Assignment: Create your own "read between the lines" poem with a hidden message. It could deal with love/hate or another theme you choose. CHALLENGE yourself!