List Poem

To finish this unit, we are going to create a list poem. A list poem is simply built by creating list from prompts given by the facilitator. Once all the lists are combined, they create a poem. Items on a list are short and are not full sentences. The more concise, the stronger the poem.

Time to complete: 5 minutes

Step 1: Get a pen and paper.

Step 2: Write down a list for each of the prompts below:

5 things that sustain you
5 things you are cultivating inside yourself to use later
5 moments in your life that shaped who you are
5 dreams you have for the future

Step 3: Combine all of the lists together to make one poem.

Step 4: Give your poem a title.

Step 4: Record yourself saying your poem.

Step 5: Upload your recording in the box below.