Create original poems in various styles based on your themes, emotions, or occasions
I want to create a poem that captures a specific feeling, theme, or moment. The subject or theme of the poem is [SUBJECT]. The emotion or mood I want to convey is [MOOD:select:joyful and celebratory,melancholic or sad,peaceful and serene,passionate and intense,nostalgic and reflective,hopeful and uplifting,dark and brooding,playful and whimsical]. The poetic style or form should be [STYLE:select:free verse with no fixed form,rhyming with a regular pattern,haiku or other short form,sonnet,limerick,spoken word or slam style,whatever fits best for the subject]. This poem is for [OCCASION:select:personal expression and journaling,a gift or card for someone special,a special event like a wedding or birthday,publication or sharing publicly,practice and learning,no specific occasion]. Imagery, words, or lines I want to incorporate: [IMAGERY?] Write 2-3 different versions of a poem based on my inputs. Vary the approach and structure between versions. Use vivid, sensory language and fresh imagery. Avoid cliches and overused metaphors. If using a traditional form, follow its rules properly. If free verse, use line breaks and rhythm intentionally. After the poems, briefly explain the choices made in each version and which might work best for my purpose.
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Get Early AccessWriting poetry feels like it should be natural, like emotion should just flow onto the page. It rarely works that way. You know the feeling you want to capture, but the words come out as cliches or the structure falls apart. And reading published poetry can make it seem like the gap between your words and theirs is impossible to close.
This prompt creates 2-3 poem variations based on your [SUBJECT], [MOOD], and preferred [STYLE]. Tell it what you want to write about, the emotion you want to convey, whether you want free verse, rhyming, haiku, sonnet, or spoken word. If it is for a specific occasion (wedding, birthday, publication), that shapes the tone and formality.
Each version takes a different approach to the same subject so you can see how structure and word choice change the feel. The AI uses vivid sensory language and avoids the overused metaphors that make amateur poetry sound generic. If you choose a traditional form like a sonnet, it follows the rules properly. If free verse, line breaks and rhythm are intentional, not random. Save your poems in the Dock Editor for revision. For a different kind of creative writing, try the story idea generator for narrative inspiration or the birthday message writer for personal occasion writing.
Enter your [SUBJECT] and choose the [MOOD]. Be as specific as possible. "The silence after a phone call with my mother" creates a sharper poem than "family relationships." The mood calibrates word choice: "melancholic" uses different imagery than "playful."
Select your [STYLE]. Free verse gives maximum flexibility. Rhyming with a regular pattern adds musicality. Haiku forces compression. Sonnets follow a 14-line iambic pentameter structure. Choose "whatever fits best" to let the AI match form to content.
Pick the [OCCASION]. A poem for personal expression can be raw and unpolished. A poem for publication needs tighter craft. A gift poem for a wedding needs warmth and accessibility. Occasion determines how much the poem prioritizes beauty versus emotional honesty.
In [IMAGERY], list specific images, words, or phrases you want included. "The sound of rain on a tin roof" or "that shade of blue at 6 AM" gives the AI concrete sensory material to build around. Personal imagery makes generic themes specific.
Read all 2-3 versions. Each uses different imagery, structure, and approach. The AI explains its choices after each poem. Use these explanations to understand why certain lines work. Take your favorite elements from each and craft your final version.
Capture a feeling, memory, or moment in a form that prose cannot reach. The AI helps you find the words when emotion exceeds vocabulary. Start from a specific moment and let the poem expand outward.
Create an original poem for a wedding, birthday, or special occasion. The AI writes something personal rather than copying a Hallmark card. Share the [SUBJECT] details and the occasion for a poem worth framing.
Practice different forms with guidance. The AI follows sonnet rules, haiku syllable counts, and free verse techniques properly. The post-poem explanations teach craft principles you can apply to your own work.
Select "spoken word or slam style" for [STYLE]. The AI creates poems built for performance: strong rhythm, repetition, builds, and landing lines. Read aloud to test the flow before performing.
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