Challenge: Found Poem
Sept 9, 2020 9:53:51 GMT -6
Post by RAVENEYE on Sept 9, 2020 9:53:51 GMT -6
Ideal For: Poetry
What is a Found Poem?
Read about it HERE.
Is that plagiarism?
We are encouraging you to use single words and short phrases. If the poem does not copy entire sentences or paragraphs, you're safe. And a found poem is meant to find a new meaning lurking in the original text rather than copy it outright.
Method: Choose a book, story, or article that speaks to you. Flip through several pages, jotting down words and phrases that pop out as significant. (The word selection can be based on a pre-chosen theme or completely unplanned and visceral.) Assemble the words, generally in the order they appear in the book. Delete the excess, add connecting words and phrases if necessary. Conscientiously choose line breaks for impact. And voila! Found poem.
Post It: in the Poetry forum (to protect your exclusive 1st-time rights)(If you don't want critiques, specify "NO CRITIQUES" above your poem). Cite your source material (source title and author) in your post. Link to it below for Honor Points credit.
Reward: 10 Medium Honor Points
Beautiful Example:
What is a Found Poem?
Read about it HERE.
Is that plagiarism?
We are encouraging you to use single words and short phrases. If the poem does not copy entire sentences or paragraphs, you're safe. And a found poem is meant to find a new meaning lurking in the original text rather than copy it outright.
Method: Choose a book, story, or article that speaks to you. Flip through several pages, jotting down words and phrases that pop out as significant. (The word selection can be based on a pre-chosen theme or completely unplanned and visceral.) Assemble the words, generally in the order they appear in the book. Delete the excess, add connecting words and phrases if necessary. Conscientiously choose line breaks for impact. And voila! Found poem.
Post It: in the Poetry forum (to protect your exclusive 1st-time rights)(If you don't want critiques, specify "NO CRITIQUES" above your poem). Cite your source material (source title and author) in your post. Link to it below for Honor Points credit.
Reward: 10 Medium Honor Points
Beautiful Example:
You add them to your profile as you do them around the forum.
