The Wandering Metaphor

The Wandering Metaphor

A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Captivating Object Poems

An easy step-by-step guide (with examples) for writing object poems.

Ken LéMarchand's avatar
Ken LéMarchand
Jan 14, 2024
∙ Paid
3
Share

clear glass mug with brown liquid on brown wooden table
Photo by Fahad Bin Kamal Anik on Unsplash

Have you ever pondered the potential of a simple teacup?

It's not merely a vessel for Earl Grey; it holds the power to transport you, becoming a time machine whisking you back to cozy afternoons and whispered conversations.

Welcome to the captivating realm of object poems.

Object poems breathe life into everyday i…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Wandering Metaphor to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Ken Le'Marchand
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture