Writing a free verse poem inspired by John Lyons' poem 'Carnival Dance Lesson'

‘Free verse’ refers to a type of poetry that doesn’t follow a specific rhyme scheme or structure. The themes and tone of a poem can be inferred from analysing the structure and language of the poem. Descriptive vocabulary using the five senses enables the poet to paint a vivid picture for the reader. Writing a free verse poem relies on the poet’s creativity rather than following rules of traditional poems. Both rhyme and rhythm contribute to the overall musical quality of a poem by emphasising certain words or emotions.