Seize the Day by Saul Bellow... Help with writting a poem about the Plot?PLEASE

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Seize the Day by Saul Bellow... Help with writting a poem about the Plot?PLEASE POR FAVOR?

PLZ IF YOU READ THIS BOOK AND/OR YOU KNOW IT PLZ HELP ME FOR GODSAKE!

Ok. This novel only has 7 chapters and I have to write a poem about it. Now, I was suppose to write a poem: 1 line per chapter... So, only 1 line about what the chapter is about....

But, since I only have 7 chapters, I have to write 2 lines about each chapter (wuts it about)....

I don't know how to do that , first b/c:
- she isn't giving us enough time to do it...
- I suck at writing poems
- I SUCK at summarzing info ... esp. a whole long chapter into 2 poem lines...

If someone here can give me an idea about what my lines should be about or say... I'm not asking anyone to write my poem and do my work, I need help summarzing... the info... I don't need ur advice... HELP !

PLZ.... I'm sure youve all needed desperate help....
God Bless U ALL... email me

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

This sounds like an interesting assignment! What grade is it for?

You are fuzzy about the assignment. Do you have to write one line, or two, about each chapter? Do you know what the assignment really is? You have to read and understand the book quite well to write a poem!

First, you are going to have to read the book. Bellow is an excellent author and you should enjoy it. After reading the book, scan through each chapter separately and write down your thoughts on each chapter. If you can't summarize the chapter, just jot down what happens and, since you have read the book, how the happenings contribute to the plot or to the overall main point of the book. After you have done this for all seven chapters, shorten your thoughts into one, or two, lines for each chapter.

Remember, a poem does not have to rhyme (unless it is a requirement for the assignment)! It may be easier to think of a song you like, or just a rap rhythm. Then just try to get the words you use in each line to fit into that rhythm scheme. Don't try to get them to rhyme.