Poetry Topics?

Question

I have to write four different poems by tomorrow... Can someone help me by supplying some topics and/or tips? Thank you :D

Answer 1

Above all else, poetry should be about something that matters to you. I'd avoid "love" because that is way overdone. the more obscure and specific your poem is, the better it will be. use similes and other poetic language to make it better. Play around with words to see what sounds best.

For example, you could easily write a poem about some small detail, like your thumb. talk about what it looks like, what it reminds you of, how you'd feel without it, etc.

Originality and randomness will certainly score you points with your teacher.

Answer 2

Try an initial poem. Put the letters of your topic word vertically down your left margin, and write a line beginning with that letter relating to your topic.
Ex. Brother of mine, I wish I was an
Only child, because
You really bug me.

Answer 3

You could write about the weather, love, your animals, a friend, anything. It might help to take a song you like the lyrics to, and use that song as a format for the rhythm and form of the poem.