A shaped whimsey poem is a type of concrete poem that uses visual elements, such as word shape and typography, to create a distinct shape. The shape of the poem is usually related to its subject matter or theme.
How to Make a Shaped Whimsey Poem
1. Choose a subject or theme for your poem.
2. Brainstorm a list of words and phrases that relate to your chosen subject.
3. Arrange the words and phrases into a shape that visually represents your subject.
4. Use different font sizes, colors, and line breaks to create visual interest and emphasize certain words or phrases.
5. Add illustrations or other visual elements to enhance the poem's meaning and impact.
6. Give your poem a title that relates to its shape and subject matter.
Here are some examples of shaped whimsey poems:
The Tree
***
*
***
*
***
*
***
***
|
|
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The House
^
|
.-'--`-.
.'`^ ^ ^`.
.'^ o ^ `.
.'^ | ^`.
.'^ ^ `.
.'____________________^ `.
The Fish
.-"""-`-"""-.
/ | \
.-'-./ | \.-'-.
.`-'-.`/ | \`.-'-'.'
`-.-` \ / / `-.-'.'
`-.__\ | / / .`-`
`-.__\ : / /
`-._\_|/
`"
/`
|
\
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Shaped whimsey poems can be a fun and creative way to express yourself and share your thoughts and ideas.