Head outside into nature for some poem inspiration.

Write down on a mind map all of the things you see and hear.

How does nature make you feel? Write down some observations.

THIS activity might help you.

Watch the video below for some tips on writing your poem using emotions in nature.

Using similes and metaphors in nature:

Now go for a nature walk and use similes or metaphors to describe what you see. Collect some autumn leaves and think of similes to describe them. Glue your leaf to a piece of paper and write similes about it around it, or take a photo of your leaf and make a pic collage of your leaf and the similes/metaphors.

A simile describes something by comparing it using the word 'like' or 'as':

e.g.  "My leaf is orange like a roaring fire with edges that are as sharp as teeth."

"My leaf is like a swordfish, the stick is like its tail"

"My leaf is as red as a tomato.  It's shaped like a star"

A metaphor is when you describe something by saying that it is something else (without the like or as):

e.g. "The tree is a giant, reaching for the sky. It's branches are claws trying to grab the candyfloss clouds. The seeds are fairies floating off to a faraway land."

Inspiration:

Here is an example nature poem:

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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