COLLEGE ARTS COMPETITIONMFL POETRY COMPETITIONCompetition launch: Week beginning 21st FebruaryDeadline for entries: Friday 8th February
Haiku
Ich liebe Hana
groß, schlank, schön und raffiniert.
Sie ist wirklich cool.
A Haiku has 17 syllables in the format of 5-7-5 over 3 lines.
DiamantA seven-lined contrast poem set up in a
diamond shape:
Line 1: Noun or subject
Line 2: 2 adjectives describing first noun
Line 3: 3 verbs applying to first noun
Line 4: Four words: 2 about first noun, 2
about final noun (antonym of first noun)
Line 5: 3 verbs applying to second noun
Line 6: 2 adjectives describing second
noun
Line 7: Antonym for subject (first noun)
Regen
nass, kalt
schauert, tropft, rieselt
feucht, erfrischend, hell, freundlich
wärmt, entspannt, küsst
heiss, gelb
Sonne
AkrostichonCertain letters spell out a word or message down a vertical axis
LIEBESchoko ade
D amant
H rz
lumen
G dicht
Details• You may write a poem/poems in any of the languages you are
studying.• Try to use one of the formats suggested.• Check your language carefully – spellings etc.• Include illustrations, design to make an attractive display piece.• Don’t forget to put your name on it. • Don’t include ANY English!!
• Deadline for entries: Friday 8th February.• Hand in to your language teacher or at the MFL office.• Details on the MFL Blog: www.hanleymfl.typepad.com
