Structured Rhyming Poetry Prompts

Six steps: check in, pick a theme and form, get a prompt, write, reflect, save. Rhyme gives the writing a shape when the feeling does not have one yet.

"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

Step 1: Check in

How are you feeling right now?

Emotion intensity, 1 (barely there) to 10 (overwhelming) Energy level, 1 (drained) to 10 (energized)

Select all emotions that apply

Anger Anxiety Grief Hope Forgiveness Peace Sadness Gratitude

Step 2: Theme and form

Theme Poetry format

Step 3: Your prompt

Drawn from the theme and emotions you chose. Change it as often as you like.

What burden have I been carrying, and what would it feel like to set it down?

Step 4: Write

Format: Rhyming Couplets (AA BB CC)

0 words 0 min read Not saved yet

Rhyme finder

Matches on spelling, so read the results aloud to check that they sound alike.

Step 5: Reflect and title it

How did writing this make you feel? Emotional relief, 1 (none) to 10 (a great deal) Title

"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31:6

How does this passage connect with what you just wrote?

Step 6: Save and export

Saving keeps the poem in this browser only. Nothing is sent anywhere. Clearing your browser data removes it, so download a copy if you want to keep it.