My Poem

I was editing a poetry book not too long ago and the poet had a formula in the manuscript for self-portrait poetry. I thought I would try it out. Here's my poem and at the end is her (M. Ranae Spencer) formula for writing your own. Enjoy!

About Petula

a self-portrait poem 

The seeker is who my mom named me to be

White, black and Indian all make up my ancestry

Haling from near the Mason Dixon line

Spawn of a clan meshed by time

Light and what some call tall, a thick girl with a down-to-earth drawl

Creative, inventor, inspired writer, editor extraordinaire

Lover of all things natural – herbs, nails and, of course, hair

Strong willed, confident and believer of truth

Lonely at times with just the companions under my roof

Caribbean travel, road trips and hikes are a must

But most definitely avoids the bus

Praying for published novels and books

With an invention hanging on my belt hooks

Finding my place with joy and love, seeking everything as well as my God above.

                                                                                    © Petula Wright 2007

Okay, all you need to do is write a poem that captures a picture of yourself. Try to write it in a poetic way using the 12 prompts below. It's supposed to have 12 lines, but as you can see I broke that rule. Have fun!

1. your name
2. your ancestry
3. your birthplace
4. your family
5. your physical self
6. talents gifts, abilities
7. likes and dislikes
8. your opinions
9. your friends
10. adventures you’ve been on
11. visions and dreams
12. address your name again

I can't wait to read yours...