Day 14 ~ How to Write an “ing Poem” for #NationalPoetryMonth and 30 poems in 30 days

Day 14 ~ How to Write an “ing Poem” for #NationalPoetryMonth and 30 poems in 30 days

As we wrap up poetry month, let’s go for something super simple today; however, sometimes 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 6-8 (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

verb + ing

verb + ing

 

 

Here are a couple of examples:

Life

Praying
Trying
Working
Loving
Giving
Learning
Growing
Sharing

© 2026 Stephanie Abney

Paradigm Shift

Wondering
Thinking
Reading
Listening
Considering
Challenging
Understanding
Becoming

          © 2022 Stephanie Abney

Also, remember that tomorrow is “Poem in My Pocket Day,” and we will be sharing poems with others. Additional details in tomorrow’s post. 

 

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