| A. Use your imaginations. B. Read the poem out loud. C. Have creative thoughts. D. Choose a form for your poem. E. Pick a theme that interests you. F. Make use of special expressions. |
Would you like to try writing a poem? Maybe you think it is impossible especially if you do not think you are naturally creative. But if you follow the steps below, you can also write a better poem than you expected. You will be proud to share it with your friends.
◆. Find the theme that you are interested in. Start your poem with a clear idea
"Love and friendship" is always the theme for a poem.
◆.Get your creative minds working by picking a poetic form. You may choose a poetic form that you find easy.
◆.You should always try to describe something using the five senses. They are smell, taste, touch, sight and sound. Using imaginations will lead your readers into the world of your poem and make images (意象) come alive for them.
◆.You could use "the heart of stone", "as white as snow" and so on. With these expressions, your poem will be different. They can make your poem a piece of wonderful work to your readers.
◆. Once you have completed a poem, you should read it aloud to yourself. Notice how the words sound on the page. Pay attention to how each line of your poem moves into the next smoothly. Keep a pen close by so you can mark any lines or words that sound difficult or strange.
