Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Time
- Imagination
- Paper
- Pen or computer
- Memories
Step1
First, you need to brainstorm. Think of special moments from your childhood, times you've shared with your Mom, things she did for you, and why you love her. Jot down everything you can think of...this is your inspiration for the poem.
Step2
The easiest type of poem to write is a rhyming one. So, look at the things your wrote down and see if any of them rhyme. If those words don't rhyme, but you can thing of something to go with them that would tie it together that's good too. Pick four words that rhyme and try to think of a way to describe how you feel about those memories. For instance:
On sunny summer days when I was small
I'd be playing outside just waiting for the call
To come inside for something fresh baked
I knew it would be good, because Mom knew just what to make
Try to bring back the memory for your Mother with the words. You can do it!
Step3
Once you have a few stanza's put together, fix them in the correct order. You will be able to tell what the logical start and ending stanza's should be. For example, you could start with a childhood memory and end with one from last month. Do as many verses or as few as you want. Just put lot's of love in them!
Step4
Then, use your computer to print the poem out on some nice stationary, or write it if you'd prefer. They have beautiful papers at hobby stores. You are sure to find something your Mom would like.
Step5
Last, pick a picture frame for your poem. Take your finished work and cut it to fit the frame. Insert it and you are done. Doesn't it look great?
Comments
sunnflr said
on 7/12/2008 My Mom loves poetry so writing a poem just for her is a wonderful gift. I'm sure most women are this way. I think it would be a good idea for not only Mother's Day, but birthdays and other holidays also.
vallain said
on 7/12/2008 I hope lots of people are inspired by your tips. I know my mom would love it.