A mask poem (also called a Persona) is written from the point of view of an object, an animal, or a person (other than yourself). Can you guess the subject of the three mask poems below? Read the poems then click the right arrow for the answers.
Now It’s Your Turn
Think of an object, animal or person that might have something to say if given the chance. Be that chance, write a poem pretending to be the subject. If you’d like, you can share your poem in the comments below and readers can try to guess the subject. 🙂
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I am a leaf
growing green
full of life
with a smile of green
fallen then
on the grass
missing someone
very close to me
trying to grow
another leaf of me again.
by, JoyAnne O’Donnell
This is beautiful! And you have me stumped! Do any of my readers want to take a guess as to who this leaf is before I do?
Hmmm, this mask poem is definitely a stumper. Is it a walking leaf insect?
Slightly growing
my leaf back again
for me to blow
green to see the world
peeking like an owl
seeing my fresh towel
grabbing tight
unto the bright
Thank you for sharing. It’s hard to guess who this is… I’m going to let my readers chime in before I do. Any guesses readers?
Peeking like an owl? Ahhh, I have no idea! Any readers want to help me out? 🙂
My blue is the brightness when I’m at my best
It shines through my skin and veil
I am a Lone Ranger in a sorority
My sisters and I are in search of just one thing
With it, you can have my heart, gain my trust and make me yours.
Gosh, this is hard! My best guess is a Jelly Fish, but I know that’s not right. Do tell! 🙂