Upload your poem for the Unit 8 Portfolio below! Remember that it has to be either a ballad, elegy, ode, narrative poem, litany, or rap. The subject of your poem can be anything but a few recommended topics are as follows: a beloved pet, someone you admire (like a family member or friend), an object that has meaning to you (your grandpa’s pocket watch or a baby blanket), a favorite memory, or a tribute to your favorite movie/tv show/book.

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Here's a narrative poem inspired by a beloved pet:

Ode to My Faithful Friend

In the quiet corner of a sunlit room,
There lay a bundle, dispelling the gloom,
With fur like silk and a heart full of cheer,
A loyal companion, my sweet puppy dear.

Through laughter and play, we raced through the days,
In fields of wildflowers, we danced in the rays.
Your bark was my music, your wag was my joy,
Oh, how I cherished my playful boy.

With eyes bright as stars, reflecting pure love,
You chased butterflies, the gentle breeze above.
Every stick that I tossed, your spirit would soar,
In every small moment, I loved you more and more.

But time, like the seasons, began to unfold,
And I held onto memories, treasures of gold.
Your paws grew weary, your eyes dulled with age,
As I flipped through the chapters, a heartache-tinged page.

Then came the day, when the world felt so still,
With a heavy heart, I honored your will.
I whispered sweet words, as you drifted away,
Grateful for the love we shared day by day.

Now in quiet moments, I hear your soft sigh,
In the rustling leaves, in the soft evening sky.
Though your paw prints have faded, your spirit remains,
My faithful companion, in joy and in pains.

So here’s to the bond that forever will stay,
A love that transcends, come what may.
For in every heartbeat, in every sweet memory,
You’ll always be with me, my dear friend, my glee.