Six line poem based on the novel black midas

To write a six-line poem based on "Black Midas," you should first brainstorm ideas. Think of the themes in Black Midas (for example, greed, loss of family, etc.), as well as its connections to the original myth of King Midas (everything he touches turns to gold). Write down whatever comes to you, try to find connections, and then craft your lines. Take into account the rhythm of the poem (for example, if you need to make it rhyme or not, whether or not you want punctuation) as well as the meaning.  

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