Writing poetry requires you to pay attention to the situation, both in your mind and around you. You can write poems about anything, from love, loss, until the fence rusts on an old plantation. Writing poetry can be a "scary" thing, especially if you don't feel creative or able to issue poetic ideas. However, with the right inspiration and approach, you can write poetry that you can share proudly with your class and friends.

For example, you can use writing prompts to write freely. You can use lines or images from your free writing as inspiration for your poetry. Try using existing help materials or create your own material.

You can try brainstorming techniques, such as mapping and creating a list of images or ideas. Techniques like this help you get inspiration for your poetry.