Write a Poem About Nature

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Hello and welcome to VisiHow. In this series of videos, we are exploring the wonderful world of poetry. In this particular video, we are going to focus on how to write a poem about nature.

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   Throughout human history, the natural world has been a rich source of inspiration for poets

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   The dichotomy of beauty and viciousness is a captivating portrayal of the struggle and desire to survive. Natural phenomena such as lightning storms and geysers are thrilling sights while biological life such as forests and animals provide us with living art and characters that we can observe performing unique acts of theater.

   

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   Here is an example of a poem about nature

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   Tiger, tiger, burning bright In the forests of the night What immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand dare seize the fire?

   

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   And what shoulder and what art could twist the sinews of thy heart

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   And, when thy heart began to beat, what dread hand and what dread feet? What the hammer? What the chain? In what furnace was thy brain? What the anvil? What dread grasp dare its deadly terrors clasp?

   

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   When the stars threw down their spears, and watered heaven with their tears, did he smile his work to see

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   Did he who made the lamb make thee? Tiger, tiger, burning bright in the forests of the night What immortal hand or eye dare frame thy fearful symmetry? - The Tiger-William Blake

   

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   Here are some points to consider when writing poems about nature

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   Observe and engage with nature: In order to write about a subject we must understand it. Spending time in nature and observing its behaviour will help you write authentically and allow you to identify and convey unique elements that others fail to notice.

   

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   Avoid cliches

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   Try to be original in your writing. We have all read lines connecting sun with happiness or monkeys with play. Try to convey a unique image to the reader.

   

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   Use personification

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   This technique is used to personify non-human elements, such as the weather, with human characteristics or personality. When used well it can add considerable color and richness to images and scenes creating a vivid entity for the reader to imagine.

   

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   Be tactile

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   Get physical with nature. Go hiking in the mountains, stand in the rain and get soaked, touch plants, smell trees, run your fingers through animal fur, listen to bird calls.

   

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   Look at the immediate world around you, your habitat

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   What do you see that is unique to your habitat. What do you see that is unique to your corner of the world? How has your personal environment impacted on your personality?

   

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    What aspects of nature do you relate to

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    What characteristics of nature do you relate to other people? Or vice-versa?

    

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    Be exotic

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    What areas would you like to visit or explore? Would you like to chase tornadoes or go deep sea shark diving? Picture yourself in your dream natural situations and write about it.

    

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    Consider the seasons, such a fundamental aspect of life on Earth

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    Consider the cycle and how the world changes, and how if affects humans, animals, and the natural world. What are the most striking images from each season? How does human and animal behaviour and mood change?

    

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    Now it's your turn

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    Have a go at writing your own poems about nature considering the points we have just discussed. Then you can share the results with us in the comment section below. In this section, you can also leave any questions and you can find links to the other videos in this poetry series. You've been watching a video on how to write a poem about nature. You've been watching VisiHow. Goodbye for now.

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Can you give me some ideas for writing a poem?

I love to write poems but I fail to write them with proper rhyming words and even I do not get proper ideas about the poem, so please can you help me out in getting bright ideas to write a poem.. I have tried: I have written poems about nature. one of them is liked by many but I am not satisfied.. I think it was caused by: I fail to put my 100% attention while writing a poem

If others enjoy your poem, you are being too critical of yourself. If you are writing a poem about nature, try to make a theme of similarities such as a tree and you. Writing about subjects we are familiar with gives us the best creative room.

Pair up love and shadows in the night, roses and rainy afternoons, marshmallows and pillows or any other combinations you can come up with. Write silly poems and make a serious poem out of several silly poems. These ways can refresh your creative spirit.

How do we make a proper poem about trees?

It is our homework in English, it must be submitted tomorrow.. I have tried: Nothing yet.. I think it was caused by: None.

I stand by a majestic tree My shadow moves quietly Whispering leaves call to me "Child, smile with glee!" Today is a happy day! My seedlings have come to be You will soon be able to play Underneath a small oak tree'.

Can I include alliterations and similes?

I want to know whether I can add different types of words to the poem. I have tried: To write a poem myself. I think it was caused by: My lack of knowledge about poems

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I have to write a poem on my day out in the snow field?

I need 25 lines and I have to explain my experience in the field

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