Day 7 ~ How to write a “What if . . . I might” Poem for #NationalPoetryMonth - "30 poems in 30 days"

Day 7 ~ How to write a “What if . . . I might” Poem

Yesterday’s autobiographical poems were so interesting and fun. This one is super easy – it’s basically a “finish the sentence” type of poetry form. Even so, I think you will be pleased and surprised at the results! 

A seven-line poem for Day 7 ~ This is a poem that will get you thinking of many possibilities; some thoughtful, others silly, some adventurous, or even fanciful, some surprisingly profound. Let your imagination go or reach deep into your heart. 

SEVEN LINES:

Fill in the blanks any way you want – changing the words you can create dozens of poems.

Line #1:  What if ____________________________
Line #2:  I might ____________________________

(leave a space between lines 2 & 3)
 

Line #3:  What if ____________________________
Line #4:  I could _____________________________

(leave a space between lines 4 & 5)

Line #5:  What if ____________________________
Line #6:  I would_____________________________

(leave a space between lines 6 & 7)
 

Line #7:  Ask a question.

Have fun!!

HERE ARE MY EXAMPLES – (from a few years ago – if I get some new ones written, I’ll come back and add them in or even exchange them. We’ll see. But I wanted to get the post ready for everyone else! Cheers!!)

I wanted to write new examples for this year, but, as sometimes happens, I am running behind and these examples give you a good enough idea. I’m anxious to see what you come up with though!! Cheers!!

The first one is silly: 

What if I danced in the rain?

I might get a little bit wet.

What if I sang at the top of my lungs?

I could land a singing contract, I bet.

What if I went back inside and sat down?

I would never know what I might do.

I wonder, would you be so bold, if it were you?

                                      © 2011 Stephanie Abney

This one is more serious:

What if I listened very carefully to the spirit?
I might be surprised at what I hear.

What if the Lord has plans I'm not ready for?
I could try to pretend I didn't hear them.

What if I listened and obeyed?
I would be more use to His children.

Do you think I'm that strong?

                               © 2011 Stephanie Abney

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A Month of Poetry "30 Poems in 30 Days" April #National Poetry Month

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