How Do You Write A Catalogue Poem?
Catalogue poems consist of the author’s thoughts, observations and feelings of the subject that is being written about. Because these poems have no set rhythm, length or rhyming scheme, the writer has a great deal of freedom in writing them. In addition to being a tool for seasoned poets to hone their descriptive creativity, writing catalogue poems is a good way for children to learn how to express themselves. Choose the subject of your catalogue poem. This can be anything: a person, place, inanimate object or even the experiences of a particular day. Ideally, the subject should be something the writer can or has observed directly so the writing is coming from a place of first-hand perception. Brainstorm a list of adjectives which paint a picture of your poem’s subject in your own words. Although this is usually a starting point, this list can be considered a catalogue poem in and of itself. Use the adjectives list created in Step 2 to flesh out the body of your catalogue poem. You can
