Updated: 4 November 2026

Write a poem in the style of a form or era

This prompt writes a poem about a subject in a form you choose, such as a haiku sequence, a sonnet or free verse.

text-poem-in-style — chatgpt — 46 words

Write a poem about [SUBJECT] as a [FORM, e.g. haiku sequence / sonnet / free verse].

Mood: [MOOD]
Personal details to include: [DETAILS]
Length: [LINES]

Use concrete images rather than abstract words, avoid forced rhymes and give two alternative endings so I can choose my favourite.

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Give three real details about the subject; specifics make a poem feel personal.

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What you will get

A poem in the form and mood you chose, built from the personal details you gave with concrete images, unforced rhymes and two alternative endings to choose from.

Why it works

Poems feel personal when they use specific things, so the prompt asks for your details and concrete images. Naming the form gives structure, the ban on forced rhymes keeps meaning first, and two endings let you choose the tone you want to leave the reader with.

Common mistake

The poem relies on big words like love, soul and forever.

Fix: As the tip says, give three real details, such as a smell, an object and a place. Images do the emotional work.

Also watch for

The form is wrong. Check the form’s rules: a sonnet has 14 lines and a haiku has three short lines. Ask it to count if needed.
Rhymes twist the meaning. The prompt bans forced rhymes. If a line sounds odd, ask for that line without rhyme.

Try a variation: for a card

Ask for a four-line version that fits inside a greeting card, keeping one detail from the full poem.

Still not right? Reply with this

Replace every abstract word with an image from the details I gave, and make the last line quieter than the rest.