Newspaper Blackout Poem

FOR THIS SWAP...

Grab a newspaper.

Grab a marker.

Find an article.

Cross out words, leaving behind the ones you like.

Pretty soon you'll have a poem.

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• You will share one (1) original "Newspaper Blackout Poem" with (1) partner. It must be an original poem that you created from a newspaper.

• Please send the poem to your partner in a way that you would like to receive said poem.

• I have never tried a "Newspaper Blackout Poem" myself, and many of you probably have not either. Let's make this an open theme to make it easier!!

• This is a group swap, so if you are not a member, please consider joining!

Half-Moon Poetics Group

• This swap is for serious poets/writers only, but there is no right or wrong way to do this poem. That's the beauty of poetry :)

• Be sure to include your user name and swap name somewhere with your poem so that you can be rated. PLEASE be kind and rate your partners in return when you receive your swap.

• These types of swaps are created in hopes of challenging you as a writer, but also, I do hope you find them fun! SO... Have Fun :)

• To learn more about Blackout Poetry please go to:

Newspaper Blackout

• If there are any questions, don't hesitate to ask.