Learn to write a theme poem
0Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Poetry can be written in many forms and can be about anything. All the writer has to do is select a theme of his/her liking and decide what sort of poem to write. A theme poem is especially fun because it allows the writer to take an idea and truly make use of it. It also serves as a great starting point.
Instructions:
- Select the theme of the poem. This is entirely up to the poet and no theme is inappropriate for art. Themes include love, nature, death, motherhood, loss, among an infinite list of others.
- Select the kind of form in which the poem will be written. While historically the poem has rhymed and taken a specific shape or meter, modern poetry has seen a change in style and sound.
- Think of a tone or aesthetic and write down a list of words that may be fitting. While some poets brainstorm before writing a poem, others simply write spontaneously, editing later. Writing down a list of words can be helpful when starting a new poem.
- Write the poem. Use the interesting words listed and keep to the theme. If the theme is nature, for example, make sure to use imagery that evokes the idea.
- Read the poem for clarity and make sure it fits the style in which the poem is written. Editing poetry can be hard, as most writers feel overwhelmed at the thought of changing their own work.
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