30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 Forms
What is a blackout poem?
A blackout poem starts with an established text—like in a newspaper or blog post—and redacts or blacks out words until a new poem is formed. A blackout poem is a bit different than an erasure poem (click on the link to read more). A blackout poem offers a visual element that gives it an additional artistic layer.
JUST A FLAG
FLAG
UNIT OF
THE PUBLIC
IT’S ONE-DER
VISIBLE AND
JUST ORAL
©2023, Patricia J. Franz
Patricia Franz writes picture books and poetry. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 