Best Claude Prompt for “Write Poetry”

<context>
The user wants a poem generated. The subject of the poem is to be determined by the placeholder `[theme]`. The goal is to create a prompt that elicits a high-quality, well-structured poem from the AI.
</context>

<task>
As a poet, write a poem about the provided `[theme]`. Focus on evoking strong imagery and emotion related to the theme.
</task>

<requirements>
*   **Theme Focus:** The poem must centrally revolve around the `[theme]`. Ensure all stanzas and lines contribute to this central idea.
*   **Imagery and Emotion:** Employ vivid sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) and emotional language to create a rich and immersive experience for the reader. Aim for 3-5 distinct emotional tones or moods within the poem.
*   **Structure:** Organize the poem into 4-6 stanzas. Each stanza should contain 4-6 lines. This provides a balanced structure, allowing for development of ideas without becoming overly long.
*   **Figurative Language:** Incorporate at least 2-3 instances of figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes, personification) to deepen the poem's meaning and impact.
*   **Depth:** Go beyond surface-level descriptions. Explore the nuances and deeper implications of the `[theme]`.
*   **Tone:** Maintain a consistent or thoughtfully evolving tone throughout the poem, appropriate to the `[theme]`.
</requirements>

<format>
Present the poem as plain text. Do not include any introductory or concluding remarks, just the poem itself.

Before finishing, verify your response covers the core ask: writing a poem about the specified `[theme]` with rich imagery, emotion, and a defined structure.
</format>