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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 joys and sorrows of parenthood.

Poem Form:

In this format:

Epigram Poem

Definition: An epigram poem is brief, clever and witty, making bold statements through clever and paradoxical language. Choose a subject or theme and express it concisely, using wordplay, metaphor and irony to create a sense of wit and wisdom. Be mindful of rhythm and cadence, and consider how the poem stands alone or in context with other epigrams. Experiment with the form to find the most powerful version.

(definition below images)

Words:

Use these words:

  1. breath
  2. sunglasses
  3. lamp
  4. memory
  5. detach
  6. burn
  7. confine
  8. hungry
  9. rotted
  10. blinding

Epigram Poem

Definition: An epigram poem is brief, clever and witty, making bold statements through clever and paradoxical language. Choose a subject or theme and express it concisely, using wordplay, metaphor and irony to create a sense of wit and wisdom. Be mindful of rhythm and cadence, and consider how the poem stands alone or in context with other epigrams. Experiment with the form to find the most powerful version.

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