Beginners Poetry Writing Prompts

Write a poem about the first time you did something.

New experiences are often thought-provoking. Try to stay away from obvious first times and go for something unusual.

‘Bees offer honey far more readily than they sting.’

Write a poem that begins with this line. What themes can this metaphor reflect?

Write a poem inspiring beauty from something very ordinary, like a cup of coffee or a pair of shoes.

Or it could be a boring activity like making breakfast; make it seem like the most magical experience!