Found Poetry Examples

Found Poetry is a lovely creative activity because the steps are simple and there are surprises around every corner.  See the How To page for more details on getting started. Here are some examples of poems that I have found.

Social Climbing

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the completed page, after adding some design using the Zentangle method

Social Climbing

the depressing sensation
that no progress is being made
inevitably fails,

requiring relaxed, machine like regularity
without excessive tiring.

the despair born of monotony, meanwhile
constantly behind the existing position

etiquette climbing can be tiring
and sometimes dangerous.

Fast Lane

ropes
On this page, I linked the words in each stanza.

Fast Lane

rope hazard in areas preferred for speed
decisions, risk, ordinarily overhead
no one standing watch
middlemen trade pleasant and rapid
compensation
expert remains wiser

The Party

paragraph-marks-in-pencil
Using ( ) I marked out the words of my found poem.
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On this poem, I chose to highlight the words, rather than box or square them.
party-step-two
Even as I highlighted, some additional words joined in. My little ( ) were not in the way of the finished poem at all.
party-close-up-to-read
The masking effect of this found poem feels like it suits the message of the words. It is a simple way to complete a found poem.

 

The Party

dangers evaluated
body must be inspired

party is strong,
or week in relation to its goals.
good morale, good leadership,
Good Luck.

ability, experience
What constitutes a week party is
not so easy to define

The weak man might
merely be clumsy, slow,
or inexperienced.

The Leader
should have enough strength
to rotate among all.

the head of the party
should probably ensure
continuity of control

deciding the most appropriate
Party
requires consideration
of many factors.