Teens Poetry Writing Prompts

Write a poem that has an uncanny mood.

Uncanny is defined as strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Two strangers caught in the downpour share an umbrella.

Craft a poem or short story around this idea.

My grandmother always told me…

Write a poem which begins with this line.

Blood Pact

Write a poem which could have this as the title.

'Yet'

Use this single word as an inspiration for a story or poem.

'The key they'd given me still fit the lock, but the house no longer felt like home'

Write a poem which closes with this line.

Write a poem which could be titled 'Hiding Place'.

I would be anything for you.

Write a non-romantic poem which contains this line.

Write a poem casually and nonchalantly reflecting on a hugely important event.

What kind of language could portray this tone even when the content is important?

Write a poem about the moment before you step on stage.

"I bite the hand that feeds me, so that maybe it'll let me starve"

Write a poem which includes this line.

Write a poem in any form, on any topic you like, which uses a single metaphor throughout.

Try to develop the metaphor as the poem progresses, and use it as a central theme throughout.