Lyric Poems

Defining Characteristics

• Doesn’t attempt to tell a story• Personal: thoughts and feelings /

state of mind–Love, war/peace, death,

happiness, frustration, friendship, family, excitement

THE PERFECT FRIEND© Shannen Wrass

Today I found a friendwho knew everything I felt

she knew my weaknessand the problems I've been dealt.

She understood my wondersand listened to my dreams,

she listened to how I felt about life and loveand knew what it all means.

Not once did she interrupt meor tell me I was wrong

she understood what I was going throughand promised she'd stay long.

I reached out to this friend,to show her that I care

to pull her close and let her knowhow much I need her there.

I went to hold her handto pull her a bit nearer

and I realized this perfect friend I foundwas nothing but a mirror.

Songs• Most songs are a form of lyric poetry.• Songs that don’t tell an actual story,

but focus on an emotion.• Parts will rhyme, but not Dr. Seuss.• Usually between 15-20 lines

Song “Lyrics”• Selena Gomez

• Justin Bieber