How to Write a Poem That Fits You

Write about recent events., Consider over-exaggeration., Write what you are about., Always brainstorm., Try different rhymes., When you are ready, use a pencil to write first., Use a computer to write your poem., Edit., Revise., After you are done...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Write about recent events.

    Anything happen recently? Went to the zoo? Saw your friend at a supermarket when you looked gross? Encountered a smelly hobo? All of those are great ways to start a poem! You're writing about your own experiences; that way, it makes it come naturally into your style!
  2. Step 2: Consider over-exaggeration.

    It's okay to over-exaggerate! It makes it more exciting and silly, and lots of times more serious.

    If you just like a girl, you're most likely not going to simply say, "She was quite pretty." You're gonna say, "She's beautiful!" Don't go overboard, though.

    It may seem you're coming on a bit strong, depending on the topic of your poem. , Never write about something that doesn't go with what you're about.

    If you like girly stuff and pink, then stick with it! Write as if you're speaking. , Write down a list of things you can write a poem about. , The poem doesn't even have to rhyme.

    It can be an acrostic poem. , When you're done, write the poem in pen.

    After that, if you want, you can draw fancy pictures that come along with the poem. , Microsoft Word has many fancy fonts, borders, and clip art that you can always use if you have. , Look for spelling errors, capitalization errors, grammatical errors, and any potential errors you can think of. , Think.

    Think.

    Think.

    Ask yourself these questions:
    What more can you add to the poem? What else does it need to be successful? Can I delete some content to make my poem better? What other questions can I ask myself? Can I answer any more questions? ,, Search online to publish your poem. , Tape it to the wall, put it in a frame.

    Be creative! , Write.

    Write.

    Write.

    Write! Do whatever you want! You can even make it as your job! Enjoy what you want to do!
  3. Step 3: Write what you are about.

  4. Step 4: Always brainstorm.

  5. Step 5: Try different rhymes.

  6. Step 6: When you are ready

  7. Step 7: use a pencil to write first.

  8. Step 8: Use a computer to write your poem.

  9. Step 9: Revise.

  10. Step 10: After you are done

  11. Step 11: you can print it

  12. Step 12: or write it again for more neatness.

  13. Step 13: Publish.

  14. Step 14: You can keep your poem to yourself and just admire it.

  15. Step 15: Make poetry as your hobby!

Detailed Guide

Anything happen recently? Went to the zoo? Saw your friend at a supermarket when you looked gross? Encountered a smelly hobo? All of those are great ways to start a poem! You're writing about your own experiences; that way, it makes it come naturally into your style!

It's okay to over-exaggerate! It makes it more exciting and silly, and lots of times more serious.

If you just like a girl, you're most likely not going to simply say, "She was quite pretty." You're gonna say, "She's beautiful!" Don't go overboard, though.

It may seem you're coming on a bit strong, depending on the topic of your poem. , Never write about something that doesn't go with what you're about.

If you like girly stuff and pink, then stick with it! Write as if you're speaking. , Write down a list of things you can write a poem about. , The poem doesn't even have to rhyme.

It can be an acrostic poem. , When you're done, write the poem in pen.

After that, if you want, you can draw fancy pictures that come along with the poem. , Microsoft Word has many fancy fonts, borders, and clip art that you can always use if you have. , Look for spelling errors, capitalization errors, grammatical errors, and any potential errors you can think of. , Think.

Think.

Think.

Ask yourself these questions:
What more can you add to the poem? What else does it need to be successful? Can I delete some content to make my poem better? What other questions can I ask myself? Can I answer any more questions? ,, Search online to publish your poem. , Tape it to the wall, put it in a frame.

Be creative! , Write.

Write.

Write.

Write! Do whatever you want! You can even make it as your job! Enjoy what you want to do!

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