Take a blank sheet of paper and divide it into six parts, or rooms.
Room Number 1: Think of something that you have seen outside that is amazing,
beautiful, interesting, or that has just stayed in your mind. Close your eyes and try
to see it as clearly as a photograph-notice all the details about it-and describe it as
accurately as you can in room number one. Don't think about writing a poem, just
try to describe your object as specifically as possible.
Room Number 2: In room number two, think about the same object/image, but
focus on the quality of light. For exampie: Is the sun bright? Or is it a dull, flat
day? Are there any shadows? If it's unclear what the light is like you might have
to use some poetic license and make it up. You can also describe colors.
Room Number 3: Picture the same object/image and focus only on the sounds.
Are there any voices? Rustling of leaves? Sound of rain? If it's silent-what kind
of silence? Empty? Lonely? Peaceful?
Room Number 4: Write down any questions you have about the image. Is there
anything you want to know more about? Or wonder about?
Room Number 5: Write down any feelings that you have about this same
object/image.
Room Number 6: Look over the five rooms you have already created and select one
word, or a few words, a phrase, a line, or a sentence that feels important and
repeat it three times.
Click here to download an example of how a 6-room exercise can translate into a poem!
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