How to Write a Poem About Your Day

Learn how to turn your daily adventures into a creative poem using simple observation techniques. HowTo: Family Edition: family how-tos that actually help.

1. Brainstorm your highlights. Think about your day from the moment you woke up until now. Jot down three specific things that happened: one thing you saw, one thing you heard, and one thing you felt.
2. Choose your style. Decide if you want your poem to rhyme or not. A rhyming poem is fun, but a 'free verse' poem—where you just describe things clearly—is often easier for beginners.
3. Write your lines. Take your list from Step 1 and turn each item into a line of poetry. Use descriptive words, like 'bright yellow sun' instead of just 'sun,' or 'crunchy leaves' instead of 'leaves.'
4. Read it aloud. Read your poem out loud to hear how the words sound together. If a line feels clunky, try swapping out one or two words until it flows better.