Day 2 2023 ~ How to write an “ing Poem” for “30 Poems in 30 Days” #NationalPoetryMonth

Well, y’all are off to a great start. Since it’s early in the month, let’s go for super simple today – however, a simple poetry form can be deceiving – some rather profound poems can be produced with some very simple formats.

Today we are going to write an “ing” Poem ~ yep, an “ing” Poem

So, basically, you choose a noun (seasons and animals make good choices, but any noun that comes to mind will be great) and then list 4-6 (give or take) verbs associated with that noun and add “ing” to them. Give it a try – perhaps, create several “ing” poems.

Like this:

NOUN

verb +ing

verb +ing

verb +ing

verb +ing

verb +ing

Here’s an example:

Grandchildren

Laughing

Loving
Caring
Sharing
Growing
Playing

                   © 2016 Stephanie Abney

Here’s another example:

Paradigm Shift

Wondering
Thinking
Reading
Listening
Considering
Challenging
Understanding
Becoming

          © 2022 Stephanie Abney

 

What do you think? When I was teaching, I loved to highlight whatever “National Day” it was whenever possible. The kids got a kick out of it. Sometimes doing that makes a fun prompt on what direction to take your poem. So, just FYI ~ April 2^nd is:

“International Children's Book Day,” “National Ferret Day,” “National Love Your Produce Manager Day,” “National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day,” “Reconciliation Day,” and “World Autism Day,” to mention a few. So, you can focus on one of these or make up your own prompt. Have fun!

Your turn!! Cheers!!

 

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