read write prompt #25: see things differently part 2 (sci-fi poetry)

by Juliet Wilson

I’m always impressed by the potential of Science Fiction to look at everyday life from an entirely different point of view. Issues and topics considered within an alien setting can help the reader to see things from a fresh perspective. Most people think of science fiction in the form of novels or films but science fiction poetry is becoming increasingly popular.

J D Nelson, a poet who I have published on Bolts of Silk often writes poetry with an element of science fiction. You can read examples here and here.

Patricia at Roswila’s Dream and Poetry Realm specializes in scifaiku (haiku type poems on SF themes) — you can read these here.

You can find out more about Science Fiction Poetry in all forms at the Science Fiction Poetry Association website or read more about Scifaiku at SciFaiku.com.

So your challenge this week is to write a science fiction poem in any form you want! You can choose to use the poem to explore an issue or to create a vision of a different world.

Idea for collaboration: Swap SF scenarios with another poet and write poems inspired by each other’s scenarios.

Then come back next Monday after midnight (CST) to share your poetry! Look forward to seeing you all then.

Get Your Poem On #24 will be open and accepting links to you poems based on this prompt — or any other inspiration — next Sunday after midnight.

Christine

April 30th, 2008 at 10:58 am

This is a theme that speaks to me, Juliet. Thanks for suggesting it. When I browse some of the SF sites I notice that there’s a wide range of poems, from interpretations of ancient myths to fantasy, and on to the chemistry and physics of the future.