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Haiku: Mardi Gras

Intro: When I visited Spain I attended a festive Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras

Bright feathery boas.
Colours swirling everywhere.
Beaded,sparkly masks.

Loud booming music,
Everyone dancing in town
Having a great time.

Haiku: Final Destination

Intro: This poem is about my final destination and how I'm getting ready to go back home.

Final Destination

On my final trip.
Enjoying it while I can.
Seeing everything.

As I am dashing
From one place to another
My camera ready.

Taking it all in.
I'm not missing anything.
For it's my last trip

Free Verse: Culture-istic Cuisine

Intro: This poem is about all the foods I've tasted in some of my destinations.

Culture-istic Cuisine

Travelling around the world sure brings up an appetite.
With each destination comes a new dish to taste.

I take a HUGE bite out of a pizza right from the oven.
With sweet, juicy pineapples
And cheese with stretching miles from the crust.
My mouth watering just remembering it.
In little Italy.

I spread butter on a fresh croissant
Steam rising.
Butter melting.
Oh so heavenly!
In beautiful France.

I unwrap a chocolate from its shiny foil.
Inhaling the aroma.
I take a bite and I find
Smooth chocolate in the centre.
Mmmmmmm!
In sweet Switzerland.

Haiku: Shutterbug

Intro: This poem shows how I take pictures everywhere I go. Now I'll remember everything from my world trip.

Shutter Bug

When I'm travelling,
My camera's always handy.
Making memories.

In one quick, bright flash,
Capturing every moment.
Never missing one!

Diamante: Woodland and Rainforest

Woodland and Rainforest

Woodland

Pine   Bark

Chirping   Babbling   Darkening

Branches   Deep   Humid   Tropical

Sweating   Raining   Squawking

Colourful   Hot

Rainforest

Free Verse: When in Rome

Intro: This poem portrays all the sights and activities that I experienced when visiting Rome.

When in Rome

When in Rome
I visited the Leaning Tower of Piza.
Leaning over so far,
It's hard to believe it didn't fall!

When in Rome
I dropped by the Roman Colosseum.
Ancient and torn apart
Lays an intriguing story.

When in Rome
I experienced many wonderful things.
Wishing I could stay longer
But remembering all those great times

When in Rome.

Haiku: Romanian Roots

Intro: This poem is about my background which is Romanian. I'm half Canadian half Romanian. Everyone in my family was born there except for me. I would love to hear about what your backgrounds are by commenting on my poem.

Romanian Roots

I have a background,
One that I am so proud of.
I am Romanian!

From Eastern Europe
Is where my family's born.
Immigrating here.

Born Canadian,
Getting Romanian Roots.
Roots I am proud of.

Diamante: Mountains and Hills

Mountains and Hills

Mountains

Rocky   Snowy

Towering   Freezing   Sloping

Peak   Everest   Green   Gentle

Rolling   Growing   Sweeping

Lush   Grassy

Hills

Before turning in for the night, I'd like to say thank you to Letters for the World of Lovers for the idea of "picniking" pictures with the poems. A very creative way to give an extra sparkle to anyones blog! Thanks again! <3

Free Verse: Home Sweet Home

Intro: When travelling I have seen people living in variety of places. Some poor some rich. But no matter what you live in if you can say "Home Sweet Home" when you walk through the door then that's all that matters.

Home Sweet Home

Home is where you feel safe.
Home is where you feel loved.
Home is where you want to go when nothing goes right.

It doesn't matter if your home is a tent
In a refugee camp.
If it makes you feel safe
That's all that matters.

It doesn't matter if your home is a shack
With holes in the roof.
If it makes you feel loved
That's all that matters.

It doesn't matter if your home is a mansion
With a fountain made of gold.
If that's where you want to go when times are bad
That's all that matters.

Plain and simple,
No strings attached.
Home is home.
Home Sweet Home!

Quatrain: Landmarks Marked on my Map

Intro: Sorry for the delay on the latest poll poem. But here it is! The rhyming scheme is ABCB The winners are:

• Big Ben
• Largest Single Rock
• Eiffel Tower

Landmarks Marked on my Map

My map is covered with red circles,
Circling landmarks I'll be visiting,
Taking pictures of and making memories.
The first landmark is coming...

Big Ben
Right in the heart of bustling London.
Standing tall and strong.
With every hour
The city is shaken with a loud GONG!!

Largest Single Rock
In the barren landscape of Central Australia
It sits alone.
With no company what-so-ever.
But all that doesn't matter because it's still well known.

Eiffel Tower
The "eye- catcher" in the "City of Love".
Brightly illuminated against the night sky.
Bars criss-cross at the base
And meet as one up high.

Haiku: Diving Deeper

Intro: This poem is about my experience of diving in the Great Barrier Reef. Simply breath-taking!

Diving Deeper

I sit on the edge
Waiting to fall into the
Great Barrier Reef

Colours swirl 'round me
Fish swarm with shimmering scales
The cool waves splash me

I dive right under
Mouth open in complete awe
Absolute beauty

Creatures hide behind
Vibrant coral, like the rainbow
Simply breath-taking.

Quatrain: Climbing to New Heights

Intro: This poem is about tackling Mount. Everest. But hidden in it is a moral which is: No matter how big a challenge may seem never give up. The rhyming scheme is ABCB

Climbing to New Heights

I stand at the bottom, looking up.
Got my gear and I'm ready to go!
Up that mountain
In the freezing snow.

Climbing higher and higher
Going one foot at a time.
Beneath my frozen feet the snow crunches
To my numb ears it sounds like a chime.

Conquering Man's greatest fear
I stand at the top, looking down.
Amazed at what I did
A smile grows on my face, definitely not a frown!

As I descend down I think:
"I never thought I could overcome this!"
Even with all the obstacles
I still achieved bliss.

Diamante: Come by Train, Come by Plane

Intro: This poem compares to different forms of transportation that I frequently use during my travels (train and plane).

Come by Train, Come by Plane

Train

Railroad   Conductor

Whistling  Speeding   Thundering  

Smoke   Tracks   Wings   Clouds  

Flying   Soaring   Jetting

Sky   Pilot

Plane

Shakespearean Sonnet: Postcards Home

Intro: This was definitely the most difficult of all my poems to write. But not taking too long to write it. This poem is about writing postcards to my parents while I'm away travelling. With the Eiffel Tower on the front and black ink on the back, it makes its journey from France to my house back home. The rhyming scheme of this poem is ABCB.

Postcards Home

I'm leaving home for a new adventure,

Waiting at the train stop, going by train.

Saying goodbye to my loving parents

Promising to write when boarding the plane.

Arriving at my first destination

I'm taking in all the wonderful sights.

Writing my first postcard to my parents

Missing them as the days turn into nights.

The Eiffel Tower plastered on the front.

Waiting for the ink to dry, since it's damp.

Telling my family about my trip.

Done! Into the envelope with a stamp.

Hoping they will get my special postcard

Since staying far away is really hard!

Poll

There are only two days left of voting! Remember, you can vote as many times as you want to make sure your landmark wins. If you want to selsct "Other" more then once, then specify more than once.

Free Verse: World Wonders

Intro: This free verse is based on the seven wonders of the world (meaning SEVEN verses in my poem). I'm sorry if these may not be the most recent wonders but they still left a mark on our world.

World Wonders

Seven wonders in one world.

There's not enough time

To experience their beauty and history.

Chichen Itza
Located in Magnificent Mexico.
Stands tall and mighty,
Tickling the clouds at the top.
Hundreds of stairs
Leading to a whole other world.
The religious center of Mexican history.
It's ancient yet you learn something new about it.

Christ the Redeemer
Located in Brilliant Brazil.
Waiting for the whole world with open arms.
Greeting me as I stand under it
Like an ant to a tree.
The most important monument of the Catholic religion
He looks over the city of Rio,
Protecting them from harms way
And steering choices in the right direction.

Great Wall of China
Located in Charming China.
Cherry blossoms dangle over the edge
Swaying in the gentle breeze.
One of the most unique human creations.
As far as the eye can see
Breaking records at 6700 kilometres.
Running across the country
One brick at a time.

Mahcu Picchu
Located in Peaceful Peru.
An ancient village with many stories
Waiting to be told.
Sitting on the peak of a mighty mountain.
Being admired from far and wide.
The old buildings crumble
But are still famous around the world.
This Inca City is a true wonder.

Petra
Located in Joyful Jordan.
Giant red mountains
Are carved in to art.
I'm in awe when I see the extensive mausoleums.
A tomb to honour those who died.
They stretch out for miles
Being admired from near and far.
One of the world's greatest wonders
Made by Nature and Man.

Roman Colosseum
Located in Ravishing Rome.
So ancient
So beautiful.
I am officially standing in the most famous stadium!
Where  famous battles were held
Based on the dramatic, yet classic, mythology.
Gladiators fighting to the death
And mock sea battles.
This is why I came to Rome.
To see this piece of history.
One of the world's greatest works of Roman architecture.

Taj Mahal
Located in Intimate India.
It sits majestically upon a hill.
A castle fit for a king
Is what I thought when I saw it.
With its white marble exterior
And golden interior.
Wow!
It truly is a magnificent monument that reflects
An immense love.

Poll

This post is just to give you a place to comment the landmark you want to visit if you selected other.
Of course I will be writing a poem for the winning landmark.

Free Verse: So Many Places, So Little Time

Sorry about the delay I haven't really had the time. But better late than never.
Winners:

• Japan
• Florida
• Ireland

So Many Places, So Little Time

So many places, so little time

There's a whole other world out there waiting to be seen

Different Cultures,

Different Foods,

New experiences.

"Land of the Rising Sun"

Japan, the country filled with beauty.

When I wake up I see

Cherry blossoms growing outside my window,

Strong yet delicate.

My nose is immediately filled with the scents of Japanese cuisine

Fresh sushi followed by warm noodles.

I hear children playing and laughing

And bicycle bells ringing.

I say "Konnichiha" to people walking by

I receive smiles that brighten the morning.

While walking I realised "Everything here is natural and pure!

Wish my home was more like this."

"The Sunshine State"

Florida the Sunshine State.

You can say that again!

As I walk down the gorgeous beaches,

Sunglasses protecting my eyes from the beaming rays.

Waves crash on the shore,

Soaking my toes.

The seagulls soar in the pink, sunset-y sky.

The sand slides in my sandals

Forcing me to walk barefoot.

I breathe in the salty sea spray

And close my eyes.

This state is truly a thing of beauty!

"Ireland Forever"

Ireland, one of the friendliest places I've visited.

Right when i stepped out the airplane

Immediately I was welcomed with a pair of dazzling smiles.

Ireland is truly a sight for sore eyes.

With its rolling hills and marshmallow clouds,

Just begging me to lose my day lying down and watching the clouds float by

In shapes only my imagination can concoct.

Ireland's old, mighty churches tower above me.

I've never seen such artistic architecture before.

I'm in awe.

When walking back to my temporary home,

I'm showered with greetings that left an imprint on my attitude,

Smiles that brighten my day,

And new friends that will stay in my memories.

I wish I could stay in "Ireland Forever"!

Diamante and Haiku

My assignment is to write a diamante and haiku based on the theme of my blog.

Diamante Intro: I have travelled to Sierra Leone and I am comparing a typical child to a soldier. This poem implies that these two lives should never be combined into one life (child soldier).
        

Child and Soldier NOT Child Soldier    

                                      
                                         Child
                                     Smile Happy

                            Playing Laughing Imagining
                      Silly  Energetic  Tough  Discipline
                              Battling  Shooting  Killing
                                     War  Weapons
                                           Soldier

                                           






Haiku Intro: My poetry is supposed to be themed on the destinations that I've arrived at. But I thought I'd write a poem about the actual travel, over the sea.

Sea for Yourself

A salty sea spray
Waves crash against mighty stones
The surface glistens

Montreal Trip

Hey everyone,
For three days this week I'll be going to Montreal, Canada for National We Day. Going there will not only expand my knowledge on world issues it will also inspire me for poems.

Poll Results

The poll has closed and the winner is other. You must be thinking "How is she going to include 'other' in the poem?" Well I'll be mentioning each destination in a free verse. One verse for each location. I will have the poem in a couple of days.

Introduction

This another introduction to my blog but this is to answer some questions and to go in further detail.
Q: Why did you choose the title of your blog?
A: The title of my blog is Around the World in 80 Days. I chose this title to go along with the theme of my blog; Travel.
Q: Are you working alone or with a partner?
A: I'm working alone.
Q: Is your blog based on one central idea or theme?
A: Yes, and as I mentioned in the first answer, the theme is travel. To go in further detail it will be about famous landmarks, culture, and even issues going on in the location.

Poll

The poll will be closing in 5 days!! Don't forget to vote for your dream destination because it just may end up in a poem.

Poll

I just wanted to give you some more information about the poll. If you select other, then please specify. The second part to this poll was inspired by Beauty is Nature, I will write a poem about the winning location. Thanks for the great idea!! :)

Today's Stamp!

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