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Poem Builder

The Poem Builder will show you 3 flip cards to help you build a poem.

  1. The first card reveals the subject of the poem, a spark to ignite the imagination.
  2. The second card suggests a poetic form, a structure within which to shape the words.
  3. And the third card offers a bounty of language, a treasure trove of words to be woven into the fabric of the poem.

Hover over each image below to reveal the choices:

Look below the flip cards for the poetic form definition and how-to.

Subject:

Write about:

The flicker of a candle flame

Poem Form:

In this format:

Free Verse Poem

Definition: A free verse poem is a type of poetry that does not adhere to a strict rhyme or meter, allowing the poet to focus on imagery, emotion and the natural rhythms of language. It often has a more conversational tone and allows for more freedom in terms of form, structure, and style.

How-to: Writing a free verse poem, focus on letting go of preconceptions of structure and form, instead allowing yourself to be guided by the natural rhythms of language and the emotions you wish to convey. The freedom of free verse allows for a conversational tone and experimentation with imagery and language. Trust your own voice and let the words flow. The poem is about what you want to say, not the rules.

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Words:

Use these words:

  1. flapjacks
  2. wolves
  3. thought
  4. lamp
  5. combine
  6. vibrate
  7. devour
  8. immense
  9. tragic
  10. tragic

Free Verse Poem

Definition: A free verse poem is a type of poetry that does not adhere to a strict rhyme or meter, allowing the poet to focus on imagery, emotion and the natural rhythms of language. It often has a more conversational tone and allows for more freedom in terms of form, structure, and style.

How-to: Writing a free verse poem, focus on letting go of preconceptions of structure and form, instead allowing yourself to be guided by the natural rhythms of language and the emotions you wish to convey. The freedom of free verse allows for a conversational tone and experimentation with imagery and language. Trust your own voice and let the words flow. The poem is about what you want to say, not the rules.

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