Summertime Sharing
by Nikki Grimes
Theme
The theme of this poem is to put other's wants and needs before your own and be a good friend. The author developed this theme by explaining how the girl seemed upset, but was uplifted later on after she received ice cream from her friend.
Rhyme
"pout"(1) "about"(2)
This shows the reader how how the girl notices that Danitra was upset and is concerned for her.
"half"(13)"laugh"(15)
This rhyming explains to the reader how Danitra offered to share the treat, and how the girl happily accepted it.
"grin"(16) "friend"(17) forced rhyme
This shows how the two girls were very happy and became great friends after their exchange.
Imagery
"Danitra sits hunched on the stoop and pouts."
This imagery helps show the reader that Danitra was upset, and they were outdoors.
"I see her eyes following the ice cream man."
This shows that the girl noticed what Danitra wanted and what may cheer her up.
"The purple ice trickles down her chin. I start to laugh"
This shows how Danitra is enjoying the treat, but also making the other girl happy too.
Metaphors
"Me and my fast feet are there and back in just two shakes." This metaphor explains her momentum of getting the ice cream and delivering it back to Danitra.
"Her teeth flash in one humongous grin" This metaphor shows Danitra's immediate smile after getting the popsicle.
Tone/Speaker's Attitude
The speaker is concerned for Danitra towards the beginning, though when she made Danitra happy, she felt happy too
Colors reflection on mood
The flowery and bright color scheme i used reflect a light and happy mood. Also, the setting of the poem takes place outside so I used flowers in the backround.