How do I Write an Abstact Poem?
- 1). Write down images, memories or places that inspire you in a poetic format.
- 2). Repeat to yourself carefully the sounds of the words you have written both separately and as part of the poetic line with the aim of conveying a mood or sensation. If the combination of sense and sound is effective enough when reading it aloud, then keep the line.
- 3). Read the poem aloud to yourself after it's done in a quiet place and ask yourself if it has the quality of music to it. If so, ask yourself if the music reflects the emotional state you wanted to convey.
- 4). Give the poem a title that likewise reflects the sonic landscape of the poem.