How do I write a good poem about a book?

Question

I have to do a project for a book I had to read. The project is to write a 20 line poem on my option of the book. What kindof things should I put in it? And what should I avoid in my poem?

Answer 1

Try to personify a character and make speak from that character's voice. Maybe bring them forward to a current time or situation.

http://www.versedaily.org/2005/iagothepoet.shtml

Answer 2

option or opinion?
in both cases you may want to pick idea or some key concept and write about it.