: Re: What are the guidelines for writing a poem (or poetry) of witness? I was given a writing assignment to write a poem of witness, where it describes writing about an issue in society. I'm

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I Googled "poetry of witness" and came up with several hits. I could try to piece together a detailed (and uninformed) answer based on that, but it seems to me that if you don't know what you should be doing for the writing assignment, you really need to ask your instructor.

However, the first hit suggests that:

Poetry of witness is a type of poetry that attempts to reveal human pain through the art of words. Poetry of witness allows for a limited understanding, and sometimes transcendence, of human tragedy.

Other than that, it doesn't seem to have any particular style; it seems it's the subject that's important, not the style.

But, again, ask your instructor. That's what instructors are for. Even if an answer is given here, it may not be the particular answer that you need.

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