Reading Comprehension #14019

Concrete

Concrete poems take many different forms. Concrete poetry is sometimes called shape or form poetry. Concrete poetry relies on the placement of words on paper rather than rhyme or rhythm. This form of poetry has become more popular in recent times as poets moved away from rigid structure and rhyme.

Enjoy the following concrete poem.

I
wish
I were a
kite on high
I could fly up to the sky
Up to the blue sky
High as a cloud
I wish I were
A kite
Up
Up
Up
Up
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