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    What if you don't know what shape best suits your subject?
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    Think about what your poem is about and use that. For example, if you are writing about rain, draw a boot or a cloud.
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    What if it's about pizza?
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    There's nothing wrong with pizza, go for it. Pizza can give you great opportunities for description.
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    My poem is about happiness, what shape could I do?
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    Some excellent shapes include: A smile, a heart, a sunshine, a cloud or a tree. Another idea is to think about what makes you happy and use that. For example, if you love riding horses, choose a horse shape.
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    If I do art, what are some shapes I can use?
    Victoria
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    You can try using a paintbrush, or even an artist’s palette. If you’re looking for something a bit simpler, you can also use a square, to represent a canvas.
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    Does the poem need to have only one shape?
    Victoria
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    Not necessarily. As long as the poem remains relatively organized, you are free to use multiple shapes if you'd like.
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