My Passive Ugly Truth

I created this poem to teach passive voice in an ESL class in Chile  (English as a foreign 
language)

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My heart was broken,
By the sound of your eyes
No words will be spoken,
I will be wise.

Your expressions destroyed my hopes,
My trust is vanished, 
You have put me against the ropes
by the end of the day, I will be banished.

Give me one moment to believe
Now my thoughts are awaken
I know you have to leave,
I will be forsaken.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM
wonderful words [duncan]
Culverhouse Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 6:37 PM
enjoyed reading today!!
Falotico Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Great message to your students, words I could of used back then....so enjoyed your wisdom today..... Always Michael
Mehta Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Very effective way to teach passive voice, Ruth. You seem to be a very dedicated teacher so mindful of the students,
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October 6, 2010 at 9:27 AM
gay
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