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Transform your poetic inspiration into beautifully crafted verses. Whether you're writing sonnets, haikus, or free verse, this prompt helps you create evocative poetry that resonates with emotion and imagery. Perfect for poets of all levels looking to explore different styles and themes.

Instructions

1. Copy the template below 2. Replace the [bracketed] text with your preferences 3. Use with ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI assistant 4. Feel free to modify elements to match your poetic vision

Prompt Template

prompt-template.txt

Poetry Style: [sonnet, haiku, free verse, ballad, etc.]
Theme: [love, nature, loss, hope, etc.]

Poetic Elements:
- Mood: [melancholic, joyful, contemplative, etc.]
- Imagery Focus: [visual, auditory, tactile, etc.]
- Key Symbols: [list 2-3 symbolic elements]

Technical Preferences:
- Rhyme Scheme: [if applicable]
- Meter: [if applicable]
- Length: [number of lines or stanzas]

Special Instructions:
- Literary Devices: [metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.]
- Cultural Elements: [optional: specific cultural references]
- Time Setting: [optional: specific time of day/year]

Please write a poem starter (first stanza or section) following these specifications, focusing on creating vivid imagery and emotional resonance.

Tips & Tricks

### Best Practices - Start with clear imagery that sets the tone - Use specific, concrete details - Balance form requirements with natural expression - Layer sensory details effectively - Consider sound and rhythm ### When to Use - Starting a new poem - Exploring different poetic forms - Practice specific techniques - Developing your style - Breaking through creative blocks

SALTBROTH

Creative Poem Starter

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