Lesson 2: Bio-Poem
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Philanthropist

By Valerie Belay

Philanthropist
Helper, giver, server, volunteer
Brother of humanity
Lover of the poor, the homeless, and the sick
Who feels compelled, compassionate, and driven
Who needs no thanks, flowers, or tax credits
Who fears others losses, hunger pangs, and pain
Who gives time, money, and service
Who would like to see an end to poverty, sickness, and undereducated children
Resident of my community
You


Poem Template

Line 1: First name
Line 2:List four words that describe you
Line 3: Relative of                       
Line 4: Lover of                        ,                        , and                        
Line 5: Who feels                        ,                        , and                        
Line 6: Who needs                        ,                        , and                        
Line 7: Who fears                        ,                        , and                        
Line 8: Who gives                        ,                        , and                        
Line 9: Who would like to see                        ,                        , and                        
Line 10: Resident of                        
Line 11: Last name

Bio-Poem Line 1 Ted
Bio-Poem Line 2 Visionary
Bio-Poem Line 2 Philanthropist
Bio-Poem Line 2 Media Mogul
Bio-Poem Line 2 Prince of the Global Village
Bio-Poem Line 3 Jane Fonda
Bio-Poem Line 4 CNN
Bio-Poem Line 4 The environment
Bio-Poem Line 4 Ebenezer Scrooge
Bio-Poem Line 5 That he is the right man
Bio-Poem Line 5 In the right place
Bio-Poem Line 5 At the right time
Bio-Poem Line 6 Other billionaires to give more
Bio-Poem Line 6 No extra tax deduction
Bio-Poem Line 6 The Star Spangled Banner to be replaced
Bio-Poem Line 7 ". . . that life on Earth is in danger on several environmental fronts."
Bio-Poem Line 7 " . . .that a lot of rich people think just because they are rich they are better off than other people."
Bio-Poem Line 7 ". . . that the United States has got some of the dumbest people in the world." * in reference to TV viewers
Bio-Poem Line 8 Billions to United Nations causes
Bio-Poem Line 8 The Citadel
Bio-Poem Line 8 Environmental programs
Bio-Poem Line 9 The joy of giving become contagious
Bio-Poem Line 9 The Atlanta Hawks win the NBA Championship
Bio-Poem Line 9 More dinosaurs fossils found on his Montana ranch
Bio-Poem Line 10 Georgia
Bio-Poem Line 11 Turner