Pick ME Up Poetry (photos and vid still needed)

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Societal Issues Targeted:

  1. Building stronger friendships
  2. Reminding people they are valuable and/or loved

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Intro

This activity is basically positivity Mad-Libs on the streets, but asking the companion of someone to fill the blanks with nice qualities of the person, so they get to hear what their friend admires in them most, and get a lovely poem to help remind them.

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Example Poems

Create a few poem structures, here’s some examples:

Poem 1

When walks into the room
My <noun – feeling they create> changes its tune
Because of his <noun – admired quality> I can
<verb phrase – something the speaker does better now>
The world feels when are near
And my life is more because are here

Poem 2
has a way I always see
That brings out something strong in me
With <noun – trait> calm and clear
makes my own path easier to be
When <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
I feel more grounded, more set free
reminds me who I want to be
Just by being who is/are to me

Poem 3
The world feels better with around
His <noun – strength> is felt without a sound
When <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
My worries lose their grip on ground
Even <plural noun – ordinary things> feel new
And moments land more safe and sound

Poem 4
carries light in all does
With <noun – quality> shining bright
When he <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
The day comes clearly into sight
Because of him, I <verb phrase – 4 syllables>
And face the dark without a fight
shows me strength can still be kind,
And enchanting it is when they are combined.

Poem 5
I admire how shows the way,
With <noun – value> difficult days become childs-play.
When <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
, those actions speak more than i’ll say,
Because of , I <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
And care for my steps more each day.
's presence makes the path feel clear,
And reasons to drop him this poem like I’m Shakespear!

Poem 6
has a talent, clear and true,
For making bad days feel brand new.
With <noun – strength> that sneaks up fast,
Suddenly my stress was in the past.

When <verb phrase – 5 syllables>
Things stop feeling so unfair.
's <noun – endearing trait> reminds me,
To just enjoy my day without a care.

Because of , I <verb phrase – 5 syllables>,
And problems shrink down to size.
proves the world’s not that serious,
Life’s mostly fun, and a little mysterious.

Please post your sample poems in the comments underneath

How To

  1. Ask people 2+ if they have 5 mins for a fun public positivity activity. Big groups are fun, often people have a good laugh.

  2. Look for people who appear to share a bond. It might be kinda tough if they hardly know each other.. or awkward if they don’t like each other (or a great opportunity to focus on the good side of the other person).

  3. Ask people to think about the things they admire or respect in the other person

  4. Try in to places where people are socialising and more likely to have 5 mins to have a little fun with us reminding someone that they are valuable

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Pro-Tips

  1. When writing consider checking out online rhyming dictionaries like: https://www.rhymezone.com/

  2. Look for people who appear to share a bond. It might be kinda tough if they hardly know each other.. or awkward if they don’t like each other (or a great opportunity to focus on the good side of the other person).

  3. Use your fingers to count their syllables visually, it makes it easier and more fun

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Legal Issues

Really unlikely you’ll have any with this activity

Studies Supporting the Positive Impact of this Activity