Q&A for How to Write an Emo Poem

Any is fine, as long as it isn't pink or a lot of bright colors.

Yes, as long as you aren't over overly enthusiastic about them. Make them have a short list of colors, such as light gray that fades to black.

It probably isn't appropriate for school, but you can write whatever you'd like for yourself.

Yes, of course! Make sure to mention their mystical abilities and the gloominess in life without them (emphasis on the mystical abilities).

Write it on your phone/computer/any device that only belongs to you and is protected by a password.

Do some research. Chances are the topic you want to write about has been recorded by someone else.

Yes! If it has a nice flow, you can totally turn it into song lyrics.

If you want it to be Emo, you could probably tell by assessing the topic. Emo poems oftentimes times have dark themes or a gloomy tone. Remember, however, not all Emo poems follow traditional style. (An idea to tell whether your poem is Emo is to compare it to other Emo or Emo-like poems.)

Yes. The colours you wear don't have any effect on what you can write. The German poet Goethe was famous for wearing bright colours in his early years, but his poetry was very moody and emotional.

This is because they are attempting to give you inspiration to write a very emo poem. This can only be accomplished by tackling subject matter that inspires feelings of sadness and pain inside you. Other styles might be more suited for writing about lighter ideas.

Yes, especially if its dark humour, but it's your poem write about whatever you want. There is no set way to write emo poetry - this guide does help your writing skill. It's your poem and having a unique style will help define your personality.

Extend your vocabulary and use lots of imagery, imagery helps the reader sees an image, and an extended vocabulary helps transcend your message in less words.

It does not have to be excessively dark, but the goal of emo poems is to convey complex and/or difficult emotions in a way that will resonate. Whether you decide to write in a full-on emo way or with more subtlety is up to you, as long as it has an emotional theme.

Yes! Emo poems often cover difficult topics, and writing about death could be a very reflective experience for both you and your reader.