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Sample idea: Inspired by an object
Pick a word or an object, and then try seeing everything around
you in terms of that thing. Every poem you write that day will
be packed with ideas that relate to that thing.
Let's say that your word for today is "grass". You
might think of the wind rippling through long grass like waves
on the sea. You could say the same thing about an animal's fur
or a person's hair.
Let's stick with the idea of the sea for now. The water might
have the colour of grass, in a certain light. Or the soft, cool
sand on the beach might remind you of walking barefoot on a grassy
lawn. The fresh sea air might remind you of the smell of newly
mown grass. People might be playing the same games on the sand
as they normally play on the lawn or in grassy parks at home.
Rocks near the water's edge might look like sheep or cattle grazing
in a field, especially in low light. And there's probably real
grass in and around the sand dunes, holding them in place. There's
certainly enough material here for an interesting poem.
Stay with the word grass if you like, but now choose a subject
other than the sea.
Or start with a different word. How about using the word "sand" as
the starting point? Compare a number of other scenes and objects
to the colour, texture, feel, and smell of sand.
After that, how about choosing electricity, fire, water, or
trains as your starting point? Or use any word or object
that inspires you that day.
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