I. The Object
- Walk until you find an object that speaks to you
- Describe the object in as much detail as you can
II. The Landscape
- Return to the object
- Look at the object with new eyes
- Describe the setting the object is in
- Use your senses to describe how you feel about the object
III. The Story
- Tell a story that goes with the object
- You might have to make the story up
IV. The Self
- Write about where you are in this moment in time (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually)
- Write about where you are going
Finding Your Poem
- Go through all 4 parts and circle the words and phrases that stand out to you
Writing Your Poem
- Trim away everything that doesn’t matter and finish with a 4 stanza poem (parts I-IV)