Poetry Inspiration and Ideas by Meghan

Haiku

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Haiku is a traditional Japanese poetic form focusing on nature, animals, seasons, colors, and contrasts. Haiku are three lines poems that follow a syllable pattern of 5, 7, 5.

Different Poetic Forms

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Are you interested in learning about different types of poems that follow specific rules? Here, find examples and activities in order to create Haiku, Limericks, and Cinquain.

Limerick

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 20:48:14 UTC

A limerick is a silly/nonsensical poem with five lines and a specific rhyming sequence.

Cinquain

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 20:52:08 UTC

A cinquain is a poem with five lines all about a particular noun.

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Self-Image Poetry

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 20:59:01 UTC

Do you want more opportunities to write about, and reflect upon, yourself? If so, check out these poetry options below!

"Selfie" Poems

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:02:57 UTC

Write a "Selfie" Poem that reflects on all of the things about yourself that make you proud. Then, take a selfie to add to your poem, like this example:

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The Best Part of Me Poem

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:06:38 UTC

What's your best feature? Your eyes? Hands? Nose? Hair?On this website, you will find directions in order to complete a "The Best Part of Me" Poem. Essentially, write a poem that describes what your best part looks like (size, color, shape), tell what your best part allows you to do that you enjoy, and state the words "The best part of me" somewhere in your poem! Then, get some help to take a picture of your best part to go along with your poem!

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I Am Poem

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:12:21 UTC

Tells us all about yourself, using the guidelines found on this site:

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Linking Poetry and Art

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:17:12 UTC

Looking to incorporate art into your poetry? Give one of these poem styles a try :)

I Am Poetry Colorblocks

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:20:15 UTC

This spin on an "I Am" poem includes colorblocking your descriptions for more visual appeal. If you want to try this poem out, make sure to use markers or colored pencils, though, no paint!

Fingerprint Poetry

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:22:08 UTC

Another take on the "I Am" Poem, this Fingerprint Poetry connects thoughts and descriptions about yourself to your fingerprint. Check it out!

Paint Chip Poetry

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:26:25 UTC

Work on similes and metaphors and choose cool colors with this poetry activity.

Never Poem

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:28:25 UTC

We all have things we say "never" to - put them in a poem using the directions found on this site.

Reverse Poetry

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:30:23 UTC

Up for a challenge? Explore "Reverse" poetry on this site, and try writing one of your own "reverse" poems.

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Blackout Poetry

meghan_haugevik2_1 — 2015-12-01 21:36:26 UTC

Check out all these examples of "Blackout" poetry - finding poems in written text. They are amazing!

Blackout Poetry

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Blackout Poetry

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Misc. Poetry Options

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Here are even MORE things you can do with poems!

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Poetry Machine

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Magnetic Poetry

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