Rise Americans Rise

Blackout poetry is a creative process where words are selected and arranged from existing texts to create a new poem^[1]. It involves taking a piece of writing, such as a newspaper article, novel, or page from a magazine, and highlighting or “blacking out” certain words or phrases, creating a new composition from the remaining words^[1]. The blacked-out words are often completely covered or colored over, leaving only the chosen words visible, which gives the poem its distinctive look^[2].

The resulting blackout poem can take on a different meaning or evoke unique emotions compared to the original text, as it focuses on the selected words and their arrangement^[2]. The process of creating blackout poetry allows individuals to explore language, experiment with new combinations of words, and find hidden meanings within existing written works^[1].

It’s important to note that blackout poetry is a form of found poetry, where the poet uses pre-existing texts as the basis for their work^[2]. Through this process, they engage in a collaboration with the original writer, repurposing the words in a creative and artistic manner.

Blackout poetry provides an opportunity for self-expression and encourages individuals to engage with literature in a new and unique way. It allows for personal interpretation and reflection, expanding the boundaries of traditional poetry and unleashing creativity.

Sources:

1. What is Blackout Poetry? Examples and Inspiration
2. How To Teach Blackout Poetry | A Beginner’s Guide – Chomping At The Lit

Rise Americans Rise,
to newfound peace.
all apart of this land,
will become fragile again.

From the book Rise to Rebellion (paid link)