Object Poem

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Week 2 Sharpened visions/Abstract vs. Literal

AGENDA:


EQ: What is an image? How do poets work with imagery?

Continue course: share out some imitation poems

https://www.coursera.org/learn/poetry-workshop/discussions/weeks/2

TO REVIEW, THIS WEEK'S NEW POETRY PROMPTS ARE BELOW. WRITE TO ONE PROMPT, OR BOTH. YOU'LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE AND WORKSHOP ONE OF THESE POEMS as well as others next week, AS DESIRED, AT THE END OF THE FOLLOWING MODULE (WEEK 3).

Make A Still Life: Without All of That Messy Paint

In the tradition of the Imagists, write a poem that describes an object. Be as literal and vivid as possible. Pick up the object (if you can), look at it from as many different angles as possible. Consider its color, its weight, its texture, its material and write up a picture!

Hello, My Name Is…: Title as Poem Catalyst

Think up a poem title structured as such: The [Concrete Noun] of [Abstract Noun]. So, like: “The Cheese of Time” or like “The Monkey of Holiness” or maybe “The Steak Knife of Despair.” If a title like that doesn’t get you going… Then, write a poem based on that title.

Another variation on the Object Poem:


OBJECT POEM
https://penandthepad.com/write-object-poem-5085351.html

https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/spotlight-on-object-poems

An object poem describes an inanimate object in detail, focusing on singular characteristics of an animal, natural phenomenon or manufactured good. A vivid description of the object's physical form, functions and potential is used as a literary device to personify the object. Employing straightforward and highly descriptive language, an object poem leads the reader to fresh perception of the subject. Ultimately, the reader senses the significance of the object as a metaphor for human interaction, emotional situations or spiritual truths.