How to Write a Dada Poem
Since Dada was an art movement that considered almost anything to be art, especially anything involving a random element, this technique to write a Dada poem is actually extremely easy compared to most forms of poetry. Still, artistic license is always permitted, and you can take this basic method and build on it in a variety of different ways.
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Instructions
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Select an interesting section of text.
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Cut each word out individually.
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Put the paper words in a bag, or pile them on your work surface, and mix.
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Pull words out one by one and write them down until you run out, creating a uniquely randomized poem.
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Keep in mind that you still control the line breaks - moving them around can create quite a lot of variation in the meaning and feel of your Dada poem.
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Try some variations: cut out phrases instead of individual words, for a slightly more coherent result, or start with a few pages of text and cut out only the phrases that grab your attention.
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Tips & Warnings
Using this technique to write a Dada poem lends itself well to group word games. For example, start with the same words or phrases, and see the different results that everyone comes up with.
