5.5 Planning and Drafting a Poem
5.5 Planning and Drafting a Poem
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Plan and draft a free verse nature poem with rhyming words
Plan and draft a free verse nature poem with rhyming words
Have you ever danced without following any steps, simply moving the way you felt? That is what a free verse poem is like. It is not about strict rules or patterns. It is about letting your words flow like a breeze through trees. Sometimes it rhymes, sometimes it does not — but it always says something real. The only rule is: let your voice shine through.
In this lesson, you will explore this free kind of poem, and even write one of your own!
Verse is another term for a poem.
A free verse poem is a poem that does not follow the traditional poetry rules.
In a free verse poem, the writer may choose whether or not to use rhymes, rhythms, or follow a specific length for lines or stanzas1,2.
Watch the video below to learn about what free verse poems are.
Vid 5.1: Free Verse Poems2
In this lesson, we will focus on the planning and drafting stages to write a poem.
Writing poetry is a creative process, and each poet talks about the world in a different way. Nature is everywhere and offers an endless supply of inspiration. It is time for some poetic adventure! Let us explore how to plan and draft a free verse nature poem that captures the essence of the outdoors.
Let us delve into the process of planning a free verse poem, where each step will help you add a brushstroke of creativity to your poetic masterpiece.
Fig 5.1: Planning a Free Verse Poem
Drawing inspiration from the ideas listed in the mind map above, this is what a draft of a free verse poem looks like.
Fig 5.2: Writing a Free Verse Poem
Note: Free verse poems do not need to follow a specific rhyme scheme or rhythm. They give the writer freedom to express thoughts and feelings in their own way. However, since we have learned about rhyming words as an important element in poetry, it is a good idea to try using them in our writing. Rhymes can make a poem more musical and memorable, even in free verse.
Summary:
Summary:
Verse is another term for a poem. A free verse poem is a poem that does not follow the traditional poetry rules. A free verse poem doesn't need to have rhymes, rhythms, or follow a specific length for lines or stanzas.
Writing poetry is a creative process and each poet talks about the world in a different way. Nature is everywhere and offers an endless supply of inspiration.
When planning a nature poem you may think about the following points:
Choose a familiar setting, such as a mountain, forest, city, desert, or pond.
Think about the wildlife you might find there. Example: a tree or plant, an animal, a bird, or an insect.
Decide on the season or the time of day or night.
Extension/Further Reading:
Extension/Further Reading:
Explore the list of poems given below as inspiration to understand what a free verse poem looks and sounds like. Let these examples guide you as you try writing your own free verse poem.
This Is Just To Say - by William Carlos Williams (link)
The Red Wheelbarrow - by William Carlos Williams (link)
Accent- by Rupi Kaur (link)
The Colours of India- by Priyanka Srivastava (link)
Fog- by Carl Sandburg (link)
This Is a Photograph of Me- by Margaret Atwood (link)
Delight- by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater (link)
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