How to write a Mother's Day poem

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By sunnflr
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If you have one of those Mom's who has everything, you may be facing a dilemma this time of year. I'm sure almost every Mom would love something straight from the heart. Write your Mom a poem!

It's not really that hard. Follow these steps and you can't go wrong. I know she is really going to enjoy her Mother's Day gift this year.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Time
Imagination
Paper
Pen or computer
Memories

Step 1

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.
Step 2

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!
Step 3

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!
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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?

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sunnflr said

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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.