Day 5 ~ How to Write a 5 W’s Poem for “30 Poems in 30 Days" #NationalPoetryMonth

So, it’s DAY FIVE and we are going to write a 5 W’s Poem – it’s surprisingly simple, fun and effective. o start out this year with a basic and simple poetry form.

How do you write a 5 W’s Poem?

This is a pretty obvious poem, but can be sweet, silly, romantic, or serious, etc., depending on what you fill in.

This poem answers the 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When & Why.

You can be serious and heartfelt or light and silly by your choice of words.

These poems have no need to rhyme, nor are the lines any particular length or meter. So, it’s a pretty simple poetry form to follow:

Line 1: Who (or what) is the poem about? 
Line 2: What action is happening? 
Line 3: Where does the action take place? 
Line 4: When does the action take place? 
Line 5: Why does this action happen?

Here are few examples of mine:

Poems for National Poetry Month
Are being crafted and written down,
Everywhere and anywhere,
During the month of April,
Because our words beg to be given wings.

                  © 2015 Stephanie Abney

Jim, my eternal companion
Takes good care of me,
Wherever we are,
At each opportunity,
Because he loves me.

                 © 2014 Stephanie Abney

My precious grandchildren
Want to come play with me,
At grandma's house,
As often as they can,
Because I'm lots of fun to play with.

              © 2014 Stephanie Abney

Okay ~ YOUR TURN ~ Whatcha’ got?

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