Watch the video below to learn about what free verse poems are.
Vid 5.1: Free Verse Poems2
In this lesson, we will focus on the planning and drafting stage to write a poem.
Writing poetry is a creative process and each poet talks about the world in a different way. Nature is everywhere and offers an endless supply of inspiration. It’s time for some poetic adventure! Let us explore how to plan and draft a free verse nature poem that captures the essence of the outdoors.
Let's delve into the process of planning a free verse poem, where each step will help you add a brush stroke of creativity to your poetic masterpiece.
Fig 5.1: Planning a Free Verse Poem
Drawing inspiration from the ideas listed in the mind map above, this is what a draft of a free verse poem looks like.
Fig 5.2: Writing a Free Verse Poem
The verse is another term for a poem. A free verse poem is a poem that does not follow the traditional poetry rules. A free verse poem doesn't need to have rhymes, rhythms, or follow a specific length for lines or stanzas.
Writing poetry is a creative process and each poet talks about the world in a different way. Nature is everywhere and offers an endless supply of inspiration.
When planning a nature poem you may think about the following points:
Choose a familiar setting. Example: a mountain, forest, city, desert, or pond.
Think about the wildlife you might find there. Example: a tree or plant, an animal, a bird, or an insect.
Decide on the season or the time of day or night.