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wikiHow to Write a Poem That Fits You

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So you want to write a poem about you, huh? Well, you've done your math, my friend, because this is where to learn. Not everyone is a great poet, but it's not about what you write; it's about what you make of it, and that's where this article comes in.


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    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!
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    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.
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    Write what you are about. 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.
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    Always brainstorm. Write down a list of things you can write a poem about.
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    Try different rhymes. The poem doesn't even have to rhyme. It can be an acrostic poem.
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    When you are ready, use a pencil to write first. 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.
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    Use a computer to write your poem. Microsoft Word has many fancy fonts, borders, and clip art that you can always use if you have.
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    Edit. Look for spelling errors, capitalization errors, grammatical errors, and any potential errors you can think of.
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    Revise. 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?
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    After you are done, you can print it, or write it again for more neatness.
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    Publish. Search online to publish your poem.
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    You can keep your poem to yourself and just admire it. Tape it to the wall, put it in a frame. Be creative!
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    Make poetry as your hobby! 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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    • Nothing truly rhymes with these words: orange, silver, purple, month, ninth, pint, wolf, opus, dangerous, marathon, and discombobulate.
    • Keep a little notebook. Write about what you see! Even if it's just getting on the bus. You never know.
    • You don't always have to write about what you see happening. You could write about you doing what you do best. Tennis? Cleaning? Sleep? It all works!


    • Try to stick to one subject. If you're on the bus and then you saw a hobo and a strange-looking pigeon, stick with one.
    • Don't over-exaggerate too much.
    • Remember to enjoy the beauties in life as well!

    Things You'll Need

    • Pen and paper, or a computer
    • Dictionary

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