Poetry as Inspiration

Sometimes for inspiration to write a poem, a poet may only need to look at another's work. The following piece is a classic, written by Emily Dickinson. Take a phrase or line from the poem that you like best, or that you happen to look at first, and finish the poem with your own words. Sometimes, it is best to start with lines like "And waltzed about a Farm" (2) because the line gives you something to describe. i.e. Who waltzed in your poem?

Two Butterflies Went Out to Noon (533) by Emily Dickinson Two Butterflies went out at Noon— And waltzed above a Farm— Then stepped straight through the Firmament And rested on a Beam— And then—together bore away Upon a shining Sea— Though never yet, in any Port— Their coming mentioned—be— If spoken by the distant Bird— If met in Ether Sea By Frigate, or by Merchantman— No notice—was—to me— Remember: If you decide to keep the poem, you must in some way credit Dickinson.