Poetry generator

Introduction

The poem generator was created as a tool to help individuals experience the art of writing poetry. Poetry often carries an unfortunate reputation of being difficult, which can deter many people from even attempting to write it. The goal of this generator is to not only convey the idea that poetry can be accessible but also empower people to write poetry on their own. This tool is designed to be portable, transferable, and adaptable, providing worksheets that participants can use both during sessions and individually.

The poem generator is versatile, functioning effectively in group settings, one-on-one sessions, or independently. Participants can take copies to their rooms and use them outside of organized sessions. There are two main methods for using the poem generator.

Method One: Word Association

1. Choose a Subject: Select a theme. It can be anything from an activity, a time of year, an object, a range of objects, or even current events.
2. Word Generation: Think of the first 4 to 16 words associated with your chosen subject. For example, if the subject is "winter," you might think of words like "cold," "snow," "blankets," "fireplace," etc.
3. Sentence Creation: Write a sentence around each word. For example, if "cold" is in box A, you might write, "I feel the crunch crunch crunch of boots in snow." Continue this for all the words you're using.
4. Poem Assembly: By the end, you'll have a poem that can range from 4 to 16 lines.

Here's an example for the theme of winter:

I feel the crunch crunch crunch of boots in snow
I see the twinkle sparkle as the streets light up
My dream of the crumble waiting at home enjoyed under a pile of blankets
I've got a frozen nose and an unbearable disappointment when the snow doesn't settle
I've got cold toes sliding into bed beside a snuggly sleep
You want the most wonderful time of the year

Method Two: Advanced Word Pairing

This method involves a bit more structure:

1. Select Words: Pick the first four words that come to mind and place them into two columns (A, B, C, and D).
2. Expand Words: For each word in column A, think of the first three related words.
3. Create Verses and Stanzas: Use these words to form more structured verses and stanzas.

Here’s an advanced example for winter:

**Column A**:
- Cold
- Snowflakes
- Slippery
- Hot

**Verses**:

The bitter cold weather outside
Snowflakes sticking to the ground
Slippery icy paths, swollen red frozen hands

Hot chocolate and marshmallows,
Steam rising to my face
Suffering from a burnt tongue
Enjoying the warm belly that follows

Homemade knitted hats and scarves,
Comforting feeling of being wrapped up
Will tighten and loosen,
Snuggled up in layers

The worksheets provided are typically in A4 format, but feel free to enlarge them to A3 if needed, especially for individuals with visual impairments. While this guide serves as a starting point, feel free to adapt it in whatever way works best for you.

Keywords

• Poetry generator
• Writing poetry
• Accessible
• Adaptable worksheets
• Group or individual use
• Word association
• Sentence creation
• Verses
• Winter theme
• Structured verses

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of the poem generator? A: The poem generator was created to make writing poetry more accessible and enjoyable, helping people feel empowered to write poetry independently.

Q: Can the poem generator be used individually? A: Yes, the poem generator is designed to be used in group settings, one-to-one sessions, or individually. Participants can take copies and use them outside of sessions.

Q: How many words do I need for the poem generator? A: You need a minimum of four and a maximum of sixteen words to use in the sentence creation process.

Q: What subjects can be used with the poem generator? A: The subject for the word generator can be anything – an activity, a time of year, an object, a range of objects, or even current events.

Q: How does the advanced word pairing method work? A: In the advanced method, you select words and place them into columns, then think of related words to form structured verses and stanzas.

Q: Are the worksheets adaptable? A: Yes, the worksheets provided are in A4 format but can be enlarged to A3 to accommodate various needs, especially for individuals with visual impairments.