1. Concrete Poetry “Shaped Salmon” by Court Smith

2. Concrete Poetry an artistic expression of written language. makes designs out of letters and words.

3. Concrete Poetry Even though the visual pattern (shape) can really catch our eye, it is the language itself that makes a poem poetic

4. Concrete Poetry “Breezes” by Court Smith

5. Concrete Poetry While writing concrete poetry, it is best to write the poem out, and then come up with the visual.

6. Concrete Poetry This poem is about the listing of the spotted owl to the endangered species list.

7. Concrete Poetry This poem is about the listing of the spotted owl to the endangered species list. I say small sentry Come rest mottled one Shed your soft white natal down Come rest with me Save me from the onslaught of their seething, teething saws. Douglas Firs

8. Concrete Poetry The meaning is so much more when you add the shape of the tree

9. Concrete Poetry The meaning is so much more when you add the shape of the tree

10. Concrete Poetry INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING A CONCRETE POEM Think of a subject Write the poem Make sure you have all of the needed elements Form the poem into a shape