Poetry can be hard to master, but after reading this, trust me, it'll be much easier for you.

How do you write a poem?

When you are learning to write a poem, its usually easier to group up a few words that rhyme and jot them down. Once you have all the words you need, you can write the first stanza of the poem. Scroll down to see an example poem.

What things does a poem need?

Poems need:

• Rhyming words

• Stanzas

An example of a poem:

                                                                                                        Leaves fall and twirl,

                                                                                                       they crumble and curl,

                                                                                                       And at the end of the day,

                                                                                                       The leaves will say "shhh"

                                                                                                      Up in the morning,

                                                                                                        The kids balls are turning,

                                                                                                      Running leaves over,

                                                                                                      Not even leaving an unsquished clover.        

                                                                                                   Its night time now,

                                                                                                  There's possums on the prowl,

                                                                                                    We lay motionless, praying.

                                                                                                    But the possums leave, their hunts keep delaying,  we wonder 

                                                                                                                      Why?                                                                    

Try This At Home: 

Try writing your own poem. Remember to use stanzas and rhyming words. If you want, you can illustrate your poem to add a special effect. *See the ILLUSTRATING A STORY tab for more information