Art Therapy Activity: Found Poetry

I love poetry. The words and concepts conveyed in these ephemeral works of art touch me in ways no other art-form can. Incorporating visual art with poetry is a passion of mine. Here is a simple and fun way to create some beautiful and powerful poetry of your own:

• Find words in magazines and books that "speak" to you, words that draw your interest and stand out to you, then cut them out
• Arrange the words in a way that creates meaning
• Glue them on paper
• Add embellishments like color, drawings, or collage if you wish