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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:

Inner thoughts and emotions

Poem Form:

In this format:

Calligram Poem

Definition: A calligram poem is a form of poetry that uses the visual layout of the words on the page to create a picture or image that relates to the poem's subject or theme. The layout and arrangement of the words is as important as the words themselves in creating the overall meaning of the poem.

How-to: Incorporate the visual aspect of words into your poetry. Investigate the connection between poetry and art, by giving words a physical form. Let your environment guide you - the shapes, lines, and textures - and use them as inspiration. Let your words flow freely as you write, and focus on how they interact with each other and form a picture or image as you arrange them on the page.

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Words:

Use these words:

  1. stone
  2. thigh
  3. absolution
  4. field
  5. spangle
  6. blur
  7. suffer
  8. primordial
  9. acrid
  10. narrow

Calligram Poem

Definition: A calligram poem is a form of poetry that uses the visual layout of the words on the page to create a picture or image that relates to the poem's subject or theme. The layout and arrangement of the words is as important as the words themselves in creating the overall meaning of the poem.

How-to: Incorporate the visual aspect of words into your poetry. Investigate the connection between poetry and art, by giving words a physical form. Let your environment guide you - the shapes, lines, and textures - and use them as inspiration. Let your words flow freely as you write, and focus on how they interact with each other and form a picture or image as you arrange them on the page.

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