Young Writers Society

Summary: Please write a shape poem, in which the arrangement of words on the page forms a specific shape or visual idea. Let your creativity flow!

How to Enter: Post your poem below! Please make sure that there is a specific image created. I'd recommend posting a photo instead of a text-based poem, but if you can find a way to do that, I wouldn't mind. Remember to include your team name!

Description: I think that shape poetry challenges poets to think beyond the traditional poetic devices. If you've been wanting to step outside of your comfort zone lately, this may be the perfect event for you! You have so much freedom!

Shape poetry, also known as concrete poetry or visual poetry, is a form of poetry that combines linguistic and visual elements. The "shape" of the poem usually relates back to the central theme, but it can be anything. For example, a poem about nature may be shaped like a tree. However, that isn't always the case. Sometimes, shape poetry can be created just by using different fonts and text sizes, or maybe different colours and alignments. It's very open to interpretation, based on what you want.

An example of shape poetry that I love is George Herbert's "Easter Wings," where the lines are styled to resemble wings! It ties into the theme of resurrection and faith. If you want to see more examples, I'd suggest checking out this link!

Requirements: I will be judging the visual aspect of your poetry based on the presentation and neatness. It's hard to create an image with words, so I'm not going to be picky if it's not spot-on to what you intended. However, I still think that there should be some resemblance. I'd suggest saying something in your post to let me know what you've created, like a heads-up if it's a bird or a tree.

I will be judging the content of the poem lighter than that. The main focus of this event is the structure itself, but it's still poetry nonetheless. I will be looking at theme, narrative, and originality. Like I said, be creative!

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If you have any questions or concerns, please ask them below. I am so excited to see what everyone writes! It's truly a pleasure to judge this event!

Here's my entry for team Friendly Fiends!

Here's my entry, for team Feathered Friends!

Here is my entry! (Friendly fiends <3)

This is my first time using the spoiler tag, and doing something as unique as shape poetry, so please pardon the mess. Trigger warning: unhealthy relationship I think

(By the way, it's a flower vase)

Trigger Warning: Mentions of Child Abuse. But this is my submission for Feathered Friends! ^^ I was going for a hammer and nail.

Here is mine for Team

Giving this a try!

Entry for Team Frienly Fiends! It’s my first time doing shape poetry or even uploading an image so I hope it works.

Throwing my hat in the ring! For Team Feathered Friends!

This is meant to be a ring!

Here is a hand drawn shape poem I made today it is a rainbow! Team: feathered friends

Text version:

Here's mine! This is my first time doing shape poetry, and oh my gosh it's tricky! Sorry if it's hard to read.

It's meant to be a person looking in a mirror

here's mine for team friendly fiends!

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That's a wrap, everyone! Thank you all for participating!