Make sure you explain what your tone is and how you created it. For example, one student wrote:
I wanted to create a calm tone with the line "waves crashing."
I would argue that the word crash does just the opposite. Think about your diction.
Also, make sure you include imagery in your poem - not in your reflection. For example, one student wrote:
In the line, "that messy old stable," I wanted the reader to see a rickety poop filled stable with splinters and flies.
I think the reflection of the line has more imagery than the line itself.
I wanted to create a calm tone with the line "waves crashing."
I would argue that the word crash does just the opposite. Think about your diction.
Also, make sure you include imagery in your poem - not in your reflection. For example, one student wrote:
In the line, "that messy old stable," I wanted the reader to see a rickety poop filled stable with splinters and flies.
I think the reflection of the line has more imagery than the line itself.